The Building Control Failures for UK Developers to Avoid £100K Fire Safety Mistakes with Caroline
Description
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In this episode, Nick and Caroline kick off a special four-part series, "The 4 Uncontrollables of Property Development”. Today’s focus is on building control as they unpack their recent experience developing a boutique hotel in Edinburgh, highlighting how inconsistent enforcement, regional differences, and bureaucratic inefficiencies can significantly impact property projects.
What You'll Learn:
- The difference between building control and planning permission, and why many developers overlook the former.
- How regulations and expectations around fire safety, construction methods, and building materials vary between England and Scotland.
- Key lessons from their own Edinburgh townhouse conversion, including what went wrong and what they would do differently.
- The vital importance of documenting construction work for building control sign-off.
- Practical tips for mitigating risk and managing building control challenges proactively.
Timestamps
[00:00 ] - Introduction
[02:35 ] - Overview Of The Four-Part Series
[04:26 ] - Defining ‘Uncontrollables’ in Property
[07:36 ] - Building Control vs Planning: What’s the Difference?
[08:56 ] - England vs Scotland: Different Systems, Different Outcomes
[12:50 ] - The Building Warrant Process in Scotland
[23:05 ] - Fire Safety Obsession & Miscommunication
[33:18 ] - Dealing with Retrospective Compliance
[43:20 ] - Lessons Learned: What They’d Do Differently
[51:44 ] - Final Thoughts & What’s Next in the Series
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