Ten high-rise schemes in limbo after building control firm folds
AI Article Summary
Assent Building Control and its subsidiaries, Oculus Building Consultancy and LB Building Control, have ceased operations, affecting at least ten high-rise projects at Gateway 2, managed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). These companies were crucial in helping developers with the Gateway approval process for high-risk buildings. The BSR is now working to reallocate these projects and plans to clear the current backlog without significant delays. The situation has raised concerns about the potential disruption to BSR’s timeline commitments.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how the unexpected collapse of key industry players can disrupt planned construction timelines and necessitate swift reallocations of approvals to maintain progress. For Canadian builders, this means understanding the importance of selecting stable partners in the approval processes and preparing contingencies for similar disruptions. Such events underscore the need for robust project management and risk mitigation strategies to manage timelines effectively.
