Frustrated builders believe simple changes to the process can free-up the backlog of schemes waiting for approval from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).<\/p>\n
One contracting boss told the Enquirer:<\/em> \u201cConstruction work is being held-up because of the amount of information that needs to be provided before work starts.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s tough for contractors to provide and it\u2019s obvious the regulator doesn\u2019t have the resources to make timely decisions.<\/p>\n \u201cThe focus should be shifted more to the completion stage for approval.<\/p>\n \u201cThe whole industry has bought into the Golden Thread and nothing has changed in terms of the regulations \u2013 you just have to prove that you are building legally and can show that.<\/p>\n \u201cShifting the emphasis to the end of the project means we can get jobs going \u2013 there are billions of pounds worth of projects ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\n Another construction boss said: \u201cNo-one is going to cut corners these days and risk ending-up with a non-compliant building that might have to come down.<\/p>\n \u201cMoving the compliance emphasis towards the end of construction will free-up a lot of work for the industry.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d like to see the current Gateway 2 checks done around six months before completion when high rises are structurally nearly complete.<\/p>\n \u201cThe current system isn\u2019t working but we all want to see safe buildings. We take pictures of everything for the Golden Thread so the proof will still be their for the end user and anyone who doesn\u2019t comply with regulations will still be found out.<\/p>\n \u201cIt seems an obvious way to get sites moving again while ensuring safety.\u201d<\/p>\n The Enquirer<\/em> revealed yesterday that over two-thirds of Gateway 2 applications transferred to the BSR last autumn remain unapproved, despite earlier assurances from officials that the logjam would be resolved by now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n