Mixed-Use Fire Safety: Clarifying Ownership and Accountability
In the increasingly complex world of building safety regulation, fire-stopping has become one of the most critical—and most misunderstood—elements of passive fire protection. Through our work at GDA Surveying, supporting clients across commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes, we have seen first-hand how fragmented accountability can compromise life safety and compliance. Nowhere is this more apparent […]
Commercial Building Stock and the Challenge of Meeting Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in England
The commercial property sector in England is facing a pivotal shift as it adapts to increasingly stringent energy efficiency regulations. Under the government’s Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), since April 2023, landlords are prohibited from continuing to let commercial properties that fall below an EPC rating of E. Looking ahead, proposed changes will tighten this […]
The Impact of the Building Safety Act on the Commercial Property Sector
The Building Safety Act 2022 has reshaped the regulatory landscape for the built environment in England, with far-reaching implications not only for residential buildings but also for the commercial property sector. While the Act was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy — and is primarily concerned with the safety of higher-risk residential buildings […]