In Practice: Unpacking The Building Safety Act – GATEWAYS

Welcome to the fourth in our six-part thought leadership series unpacking the key changes introduced by the Building Safety Act and what they mean for architects, engineers, and project teams.

In Part 4, we explore the Gateway Approval system—a series of regulatory checkpoints now required at planning, pre-construction, and completion stages. These Gateways represent a fundamental shift in how compliance is assessed and enforced across the building lifecycle.

Read the full article below and download the PDF for deeper insights into how each Gateway aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work and what this means for your project delivery strategy.

Hamilton SEND Secondary School in Handsworth, Birmingham, has completed; providing a new specialist learning environment for 160 pupils with special educational needs...

The new three-storey SEND school in Tiffield, Northamptonshire, was commissioned by West Northamptonshire Council and is operated by Greenwood Academies Trust. Designed...

Hill West Primary School is now entering the final stages of construction, with the new two-storey primary school building due to complete...

Work is progressing on the refurbishment of Stechford Police Station and Wolverhampton Police Station, where Associated Architects is delivering two major projects...