The “golden thread” in the context of the Building Safety Regulator refers to a digital, unbroken, and reliable record of all safety-critical information about a building—from initial design to occupation and beyond. This concept was introduced following Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future review after the Grenfell tragedy and is now enshrined in the Building Safety Act 2022.
BSR Training and Competence are central pillars of the Building Safety Regulator's mission to raise standards in the built environment—especially for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Competence is no longer optional; it's a legal requirement for organisations and individuals working on design, construction, and management of buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022.
To be compliant with BSR:
Keep training records,
Have up-to-date CPD logs,
Maintain certificates and proof of qualifications,
Use structured competence assessments (not just self-declared).
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Email us todayYou must maintain up-to-date, accurate, digital information about the design, construction, occupation, and safety management of your building—especially for higher-risk buildings (HRBs).
Building name, address, use, and height Number of storeys Classification as a Higher-Risk Building (HRB)
Architectural drawings and 3D models (BIM if used) Floor plans, elevations, sections Fire strategy Means of escape
Structural design reports and calculations Fire safety engineering reports Fire compartmentation plans Load-bearing elements and materials
Fire alarm and detection systems Smoke control and suppression systems (e.g., sprinklers) Emergency lighting and evacuation systems Fire-stopping and cavity barrier installation details
HVAC systems (ventilation/fire dampers) Lifts and evacuation lifts Gas, electric, water supply layouts Smart building or BMS integrations (if applicable)
Construction phase plans and methodology Approved product specifications (cladding, insulation, fixings, etc.) Testing and commissioning certificates (including fire tests) Change control records (design changes during construction) As-built drawings Quality assurance and inspection records.
Description of building and safety risks How fire and structural risks are managed Mitigation measures and safety systems
Contact details for Accountable Person(s) Competence evidence for staff and contractors Maintenance policies and schedules.
Regular fire risk assessments Structural inspection records Fault, incident, and maintenance logs Alarm testing and evacuation drills
Fire risk assessment reports Building control certificates Gateway 3 documentation (completion) Safety certificates, approvals, and compliance statements
To comply with the Golden Thread requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022, you must maintain up-to-date, accurate, digital information about the design, construction, occupation, and safety management of your building, especially for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Below is a breakdown of what information you need to include:
Prices are based on the overall Project costs.
Full Golden Thread Package
£ 12 /per monthFull Golden Thread Package
£ 25 /per monthFull Golden Thread Package
£ 49 /per month
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