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Experience

Although the final transitional arrangements for Building Regulations ended 6 April 2024 it is only in 2025/26 that the first schemes are completing under the updated standards.

ICA have been tracking the development of the Building Safety Act, supplementary legislation and changes in Building regulations as they developed since 2021 and were fortunate to be party to peripheral measures such as a pilot for Mandatory Occurrence Reporting that now forms part of the guidance. In 2022, our team were involved in pilot schemes taking new flatted developments through the principles of BSA2022 ahead of final publication, with a proactive Local Authority client using a live scheme to develop their own capability.

We work for all client groups, and contractors, their supply chain and designers with a strong, established network of industry relationships and already have a solid track record of success.

Sectors

ICA supports clients across a broad range of construction sectors, bringing consistent Building Safety Act expertise to every project type.

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Case History

A selection of projects where ICA has delivered measurable compliance outcomes — from BSA audits and golden thread management to organisation-wide QMS development.

BSA Audits & Inspections Nearing Completion

Beech Tree Place

Bugler — London Borough of Sutton

92 flats over 4 blocks (including a transitioning HRB). ICA providing BSA compliance auditing and quality inspection services throughout construction.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
BSA Audits & Inspections Completed

Linden Grove

Bugler — London Borough of Southwark

27 flats and 7 houses (Non-HRB). Full BSA audit and quality inspection coverage, contributing to a scheme that earned two LABC Awards.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
2× LABC Award Winner
BSA Audits & Inspections In Progress

Vandome Close

Bugler — London Borough of Newham

55 flats over 3 blocks. One block qualifies as a transitional Higher Risk Building. ICA supporting all phases with BSA auditing and quality inspections.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
Golden Thread Management Completed

Eastwick Row

DBC

32-flat transitional HRB, now occupied and registered with the BSR. Full golden thread service — monthly validation inspections, change control oversight and KBI support.

BSA Audits Golden Thread Change Control KBI Support
BSA Audits & Inspections Completed

Marchmont Fields

Bugler — DBC

32 flats and houses, handed over approximately four months ago. BSA auditing and quality inspection services delivered throughout the construction programme.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
Gateway Support In Progress

Brent Court

Bugler & SBC

Ongoing HRB project. ICA providing Gateway 2 prescribed documents review and advisory services, alongside competence procedure development for SBC.

Gateway 2 Review Competence Development
Golden Thread Management In Progress

Family Welcome Centre

Havering Council

74-flat temporary accommodation facility. Monthly validation inspections, reporting, change control oversight and golden thread verification throughout construction.

Golden Thread Monthly Inspections Change Control
BSA Audits & Inspections Completed

Fulbrook School

SMD — Central Bedfordshire Council

New sports hall and two-storey teaching block. BSA compliance auditing and quality inspection services delivered throughout the construction programme.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
BSA Audits & Inspections Completed

Manor High School

SMD — Oadby

New sports hall and classroom accommodation. ICA supported the project with BSA auditing and quality inspections across the full construction phase.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
BSA Audits & Inspections Completed

Oak Field Gardens Crematorium

SMD

New crematorium facility. ICA provided BSA compliance auditing and quality inspection services, ensuring the project met all statutory obligations under the regulatory framework.

BSA Audits Quality Inspections
QMS & Compliance Completed

QMS Development Programme

Bugler Group

Full BSA-compliant QMS including all prescribed document templates for HRB Gateway submissions. Company-wide training, project implementation and ongoing auditing service.

QMS Development Training Implementation
QMS & Compliance Completed

QMS Development Programme

SMD

Developed SMD's existing QMS into a fully BSA-compliant framework, covering system design, company-wide training and project-level implementation across their active portfolio.

QMS Development Training Implementation
QMS & Compliance Completed

BSA Compliance Development

DBC

Built on and enhanced DBC's existing internal systems, bringing them into full alignment with Building Safety Act requirements ahead of live HRB project activity.

BSA Compliance Systems Development

Testimonials

What our clients say about working with ICA.

Working with ICA has benefited Bugler with updating our procedures to assist with our approach to Building Safety. They took the time to understand how we operate, from tenders and delivery to handover and defects and helped us develop a management system that our teams can follow in the real world. Their training was excellent, and the ongoing Building Safety audits and site inspections keep standards high and provide the assurance we need. ICA feel like an extension of our project teams on site.

Ben Ephgrave

Construction Director, Bugler Developments

As a client, having ICA manage the golden thread has given us genuine assurance. They've brought clarity, governance, and discipline to information management, ensuring the right evidence is collected, gaps are identified early, and the record is maintained throughout the project. Critically, ICA's approach gives us confidence that the golden thread is complete and accurate, so it can be relied upon for future Building Safety assessments and decisions, removing the need for intrusive surveys and avoidable disruption later.

Zoe Hunt

Senior Housing Development Project Manager, Dacorum Borough Council

ICA don't just advise on the Building Safety Act; they test and verify it through robust BSA audits and collaborative site inspection reporting. Their proactive approach strengthens compliance and quality, giving me confidence as a director that our duties are being met and liability is being properly managed.

Jon Wren

Commercial Director, SMD