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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eastwick Row
Dacorum Borough Council
32-flat transitional HRB, now occupied and registered with the BSR. Full golden thread service — monthly validation inspections, change control oversight and KBI support.
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.
Zoe Hunt, Senior Housing Development Project Manager, Dacorum Borough Council
Completed
Marchmont Fields
Bugler — Dacorum Borough Council
32 flats and houses, handed over approximately four months ago. BSA auditing and quality inspection services delivered throughout the construction programme.
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.
ICA supported our Brent Court HRB Gateway 2 submission by working alongside the project team to advise on and review the prescribed documents. In uncertain times, their knowledgeable, steady support brought clarity and control to a complex process, giving us real confidence and reassurance that the submission was robust and ready.
Tom Phillips, Assistant Technical Director, Bugler Developments
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.
Completed
Fulbrook School
SMD Construction — Central Bedfordshire Council
New sports hall and two-storey teaching block. BSA compliance auditing and quality inspection services delivered throughout the construction programme.
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 Construction
Completed
Manor High School
SMD Construction — Oadby
New sports hall and classroom accommodation. ICA supported the project with BSA auditing and quality inspections across the full construction phase.
Completed
Oak Field Gardens Crematorium
SMD Construction
New crematorium facility. ICA provided BSA compliance auditing and quality inspection services, ensuring the project met all statutory obligations under the regulatory framework.
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.
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 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 DevelopmentsQMS Development Programme
SMD Construction
Developed SMD Construction's existing QMS into a fully BSA-compliant framework, covering system design, company-wide training and project-level implementation across their active portfolio.
BSA Compliance Development
Dacorum Borough Council
Built on and enhanced Dacorum Borough Council's existing internal systems, bringing them into full alignment with Building Safety Act requirements ahead of live HRB project activity.
BSA Development & QMS
Glencar Construction
Partnering with Glencar, ICA are helping them improve their current Building Safety processes and updating their Quality Management System, including presenting duty holder requirements to their supply chain.