Remediation & Building Safety Consultancy

Putting things right is harder than it sounds.

We give developers and building owners the technical leadership to do it properly — and to prove they have. Independent advice, monitoring, and compliance support, acting to ensure quality, safety, and compliance on site.

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Independent Technical Leadership for Complex Remediation Projects

Remediation projects demand clear technical leadership, proportionate decision-making, and reliable evidence. Whilst fire safety is often a primary driver, effective remediation must also address structural performance, installation quality, workmanship standards, and broader compliance obligations. We provide Building Safety Consultancy to support a balanced, risk-based approach that reflects the full scope of building performance requirements.

Remediation & Building Safety Consultancy

The impact of proper remediation management

Whether the issues relate to external wall fire performance, compartmentation, façade installation defects, or wider construction shortcomings, we bring clarity and coordination to the process – working alongside, designers, contractors and engineers to create a single, managed pathway focused on safety, compliance, durability, and practical delivery.

We support some of the UK’s largest residential developers on complex, large-scale remediation programmes, as well as Managing Agents and dutyholders overseeing individual buildings. Our role is to provide independent technical oversight, proportionate advice, and structured reporting that enables informed decision-making and controlled project progression.

How we can support – Building Safety Consultancy

We can act as the client’s independent technical advisor to:

Interpret FRAEWs, internal compartmentation surveys, and fire strategies
Develop coordinated remediation scopes and defect schedules
Review design proposals, materials, and contractor methodologies
Support Building Safety Regulator gateway submissions
Coordinate evidence for the building Safety File and EWS1
Provide liaison between clients, designers, contractors, and dutyholders

Buildtech does not act as contractor, designer, or Principal Designer.

Where specialist input is required—such as structural engineering or façade design—this can be provided by our in-house fire engineer or by the client’s appointed specialists.

Remediation Advisory Process

Before committing to expensive remediation works, it is essential to understand the full fire-safety picture.

Stage 1 Advisory Process provides a structured, PAS 9980-aligned review of FRAEW findings within the wider context of:

Internal compartmentation
External wall construction
Overall life-safety risk

Information review and validation, including:

Identifying gaps in available information
Verifying key construction details
Integrating internal and external fire risk findings

Outcome-focused approach that:

Establishes a clear, evidence-based foundation for decision-making
Supports proportionate and defensible remediation strategy development
Avoids premature solutions
Ensures life safety remains the priority

Independent Monitoring Surveyor

We can be appointed as Independent Monitoring Surveyor to provide objective assurance that remediation works are delivered:

In accordance with approved designs
Aligned with PAS9980, Approved Document B, and the Building Safety Act
Addressing fire-safety, structural, and installation-related risks

This service includes design review, inspections at key stages, and clear reporting to support dutyholders and regulatory engagement.

What we can deliver

We provide structured, hands-on support throughout remediation projects, combining expert oversight with detailed reporting to help clients meet safety standards and regulatory obligations with confidence.

We support:

Technical review & Strategy
Assessment of existing FRAEWs and surveys
Preparation or update of fire strategies
Advice on ADB and PAS 9980 alignment
Design & Scope Development
Review of drawings and specifications
Assessment of:
– cladding systems and fixings
– cavity barriers and fire-stopping
– structural supports and interfaces
– installation quality and workmanship
Preparation of defect schedules covering fire, structural and installation issues
Monitoring & Verification
Independent site inspections
Compliance reporting and close-out
Coordination of evidence for the Building Safety File
Post-Remediation Support
Verification reports per block
Structured evidence for EWS1 Form B
Benefits
Independent technical leadership
Reduced regulatory and programme risk
better coordination between reports, design, and construction
Fewer late changes and cost escalation
Robust evidence for long-term compliance

By bridging technical detail with practical delivery, we help clients achieve safe, compliant outcomes, without delays or uncertainty.

FAQs

What is Building Safety Consultancy?

IIndependent advice to help clients interpret assessments and manage remediation in line with Approved Document B, PAS 9980, and the Building Safety Act—focused on coordination, compliance, and proportionate risk management rather than construction delivery.

Do you only deal with fire-related defects?

No. While fire safety is often the primary driver, remediation projects frequently include issues relating to structural support, fixings, weatherproofing, and installation quality. Buildtech UK are façade specialists and can directly assess these aspects as part of our consultancy, coordinating with structural engineers where additional specialist input is required.

What services can Buildtech provide?

Acting as Interpreting FRAEWs, internal compartmentation surveys, and fire strategies; developing coordinated remediation scopes; advising on regulatory compliance and BSR gateways; reviewing design proposals and products; acting as Independent Monitoring Surveyor; and coordinating evidence for the Building Safety File and EWS1.

What information is needed to begin?

Typically:

FRAEW reports
Internal compartmentation surveys
Fire door surveys
Fire strategies and drawings
External façade investigations and reports
Product and specification details

Where any of these aren’t available, we can undertake these surveys and prepare the necessary documentation.

Do you carry out the remediation works?

No. We provide independent technical advice and verification while the appointed contractor remains responsible for delivery.

How do you support the Building Safety Regulator?

By structuring designs, evidence, and reporting to meet gateway expectations, reducing the risk of challenge or delay.

Can you act as Monitoring Surveyor?

Yes. We can provide design review, site inspections, and verification in line with approved details and statutory guidance.

Will this help with an EWS1 Form?

Yes. Our approach creates the evidence required to support EWS1 Form B, subject to completion of works and any necessary engineering endorsement.

When should a consultant be appointed?

Ideally following completion of FRAEW, internal compartmentation surveys, fire door surveys, or external façade and structural investigations, and during the design phase before Building Safety Regulator submission. Early appointment allows fire-safety, structural, and installation defects to be considered together, reducing the risk of redesign, delay, or conflicting remedial approaches.

Does this replace the design team or fire engineer?

No. We complement the project team. Specialist engineering can be provided by our in-house fire engineer or the client’s appointed engineer.

What are the main benefits?

Independent technical leadership; reduced regulatory and technical risk; better build quality and consistency; and a stronger position for EWS1 and future compliance.