We Help Design Teams Create Safer Buildings
Core services we provide:
Building Safety Advisory
The Building Regulations Advisor provides essential guidance and validation to the Principal Dutyholder(s) under The Building Safety Act 2022 for all projects, including Gateway applications to the Building Safety Regulator at all gateways under the higher-risk legislation.
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Fire Safety Engineering uses scientific principles to demonstrate that the most ambitious and challenging designs comply with statutory regulationa.
Our engineering team use project experience from around the world to provide a solutions-based, collaborative approach.
Building Regulations Approval
At Clarke Banks, we make Building Control simple - no wasted time and no unnecessary barriers. As a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA), we work closely with design teams, developers, and contractors to verify compliance and keep projects moving smoothly.
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Trusted by some of the world’s best-known companies to advise on their most exciting property developments, Clarke Banks is one of the UK’s leading compliance groups
OUR PROCESS
PREPARE
RIBA STAGE 1
Involving us at feasibility stage highlights any project critical issues. Key stakeholders need to understand design risks to make decisions on project viability.
REFINE
RIBA STAGE 2
Face to face workshops and a full project health check further de-risk the project before it moves to detailed design stage. Agreeing key design principles at this stage is essential for the client to validate the scheme.
COORDINATION
RIBA STAGE 3
Clarke Banks gives you insight and total confidence that there are no hidden surprises with our custom designed agile Project Trackers and Reports. This allows the project manager to track every single detail required to demonstrate compliance.
NAVIGATE
RIBA STAGE 4
Once the design demonstrates compliance with the functional requirements of The Building Regulations, acting on your behalf we will consult with the necessary statutory bodies (Local Fire Service and Water Authorities) to ensure all relevant stakeholder comments have been taken into account. This ensures the journey through the compliance consultation process is smooth and stress free for the project team.
BUILD
RIBA STAGE 5
Clarke Banks attend site on a regular basis to ensure final certificate(s) are issued on time without unnecessary delays. Our proactive site inspections and agile project tracking monitor the agreed design principles and keep you informed at all key stages of the construction process. Electronic site records are issued after each and every visit to site, which means we don't turn up at the end of a project with any nasty surprises.
HANDOVER
RIBA STAGE 6
Towards the final stages of the project, we coordinate our inspections and resource to ensure that a successful and timely handover can be achieved. Communication and teamwork are essential at this stage of the project, allowing us to assist in practical completion of the works.
How do we maintain independence?
We work with Clarke Banks because they understand our values and the subtleties of our business. They’re able to approach the formalities in an informal way, so it never feels like a chore.
— Dan Parish – Projects Director – Forest Holidays
Project Experience
Building Control Approval
Disco House, London, W11
Building Control Approval
Core Collective, Kensington
Access Consultancy
Soho House and Co
Building Control Approval
Southwark Town Hall
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