Stroma Building Control offers professional Building Regulation Consultancy Services. We guide you through the challenges posed by The Building Safety Act, and The Building Regulations 2010.
Principal Designer Advisory Consultancy
The Building Safety Act brought significant changes to legislation, including the formalisation of dutyholders' responsibilities. The Principal Designer and Principal Contractor now have additional duties to ensure that projects are designed and constructed in compliance with regulations by qualified, competent professionals.
As a market leader, Stroma Building Control is well-positioned and at the forefront to support Principal Designers in navigating and managing their new responsibilities.
Our Expertise
It is important for you to work with a partner with the appropriate expertise.
- We are appointed by the Building Safety Regulator to assess applications submitted for approval, giving Stroma firsthand insight into the process as soon as the application is submitted.
- We work directly with the Building Safety Regulator, providing technical expertise to aid their assessment of Higher Risk Buildings.
- We are one of the leading Registered Building Control Approvers in England & Wales.
- We employ over 150 Registered Building Inspectors.
- We have the breadth of knowledge and regional structure to help support all types of projects.
Our Support to You
We have experience in projects of all sizes and scopes, including providing the Building Safety Regulator with technical support to assess building control applications for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).
Stroma Building Control is here to help you fulfil the technical requirements of your role as a Principal Designer.
Here’s how we can help with the production of all the following:
- Advise client of Building Regulations ‘Client’ duties under regulations 11A-11D.
- Identify relevant functional requirements of the Building Regulations.
- Support designers in achieving compliance by providing guidance and advice.
- Review design work for compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations and provide comments.
- Collaborate with the design team to achieve compliance consensus.
- Engage in design meetings as agreed to monitor and support the compliance of evolving design (via video conference where agreed).
We also provide CPD and customised CPD training, tailored to meet the specific requirements of your projects and your company's needs.
Additional Consultancy Expertise
As part of a larger group of companies, Stroma Building Control can draw on further expert knowledge in a range of disciplines. Alongside our consultancy services which will help you meet your responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, can provide design and consultancy support in areas such as:
- Fire Engineering
- Acoustic Consultancy
- Part L Design and Assessment Services
Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power)
Stroma can deliver Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and associated services within the framework of the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022 throughout the lifecycle of the project.
These include:
- SBEM/DSM & SAP for production of BRUKL & BREL reports and associated EPCs
- TM59/Part O for assessment of overheating risk
- Energy Statements
- LCC/LCA Reports
- Daylight/Sunlight Assessments
- Whole Life Carbon Assessments
Thus, ensuring integrated energy efficiency standards with new safety and accountability regulations. We will work closely within the requirements of the BSA, to confirm compliance with the rigorous processes, particularly for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), that complement the documentation and compliance needs of Part L.
Part E (Resistance to the Passage of Sound)
Stroma can also deliver Part E (Resistance to the Passage of Sound) Acoustic Consultancy services and Acoustic Testing services within the framework of the Building Safety Act 2022, from early design stages to completion.
These include:
- Façade performance
- Wall and Floor performance
- Absorption to circulation area/stairwells
- Internal noise measurements
- Mechanical services measurements
- Testing of the above services
Stroma has Consultants with experience of the acoustic design requirements for HRBs and is UKAS-accredited to carry out the required testing on completion.
Fire Engineering, Risk Assessment & Specialist Peer Review Services
Stroma can provide a comprehensive suite of Fire Engineering Design, Risk Assessment, and Independent Peer Review services to support projects across all building sectors, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), and at all RIBA stages. These services align with the requirements of the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022, the Gateway (GW) processes, and relevant national and London-specific planning policies.
Fire Engineering Services
Our fire engineering capability includes:
- Fire Engineering Design for Building Control Applications
- Fire Planning Safety Statements / Fire Statements
- Performance-Based / Specific Fire Engineering Design Solutions
- Fire Design Peer Review Services
- Fire Engineering Construction Support
- Structural Fire Engineering Design
- Fire Risk Assessments of External Walls (FRAEWs)
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
Additional Independent Peer Review Services (via MJP)
In collaboration with MJP, a Phenna Group Company, we can provide access to a range of specialist engineering peer reviews to support robust due diligence and regulatory compliance:
- Structural Engineering for buildings and bridges
- Seismic Engineering
- Wind Engineering
- Façade Engineering
- Foundation & Retaining Structure Design
- Civil Engineering (drainage design, surfacing, and site infrastructure support)
- Marine Engineering,( wharf and port infrastructure design)
With extensive experience across diverse project types, we offer an assured, flexible service that delivers high-quality results at pace and scale. Our ability to rapidly mobilise the right expertise, scale resources up or down as needed, and provide near-continuous (24/7) support sets us apart as a trusted and responsive partner.
Retained Consultancy Support and Technical Surgeries
We work with a number of architectural and project management practices throughout the country on a retained basis, offering an agreed level of support per month; this can be provided on specific project work or, more generally, on staff training and support.
As an extension to this offering, we can also facilitate virtual technical surgeries/bitesize CPD sessions so your staff can ‘drop in’ and discuss specific technical issues.
Why Choose Stroma Building Control for Consultancy Services?
At Stroma Building Control, we bring a wealth of experience, technical expertise, and regulatory insight to every project. As a trusted name in the industry, we provide consultancy services tailored to meet the evolving needs of construction professionals across the UK. Here’s why we are the right partner for your consultancy requirements:
- Regulatory Expertise – Our in-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and compliance requirements ensures that your projects are designed and delivered to the highest standards.
- Proven Track Record – With extensive experience supporting Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, and dutyholders, we have successfully guided clients through complex regulatory landscapes, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) to submission.
- Integrated Approach – We collaborate closely with design and construction teams, offering practical advice that ensures compliance while maintaining project efficiency.
- Access to a Multi-Disciplinary Team – As part of a wider group, we offer a holistic approach to consultancy, drawing on expertise in fire safety, acoustics, and energy efficiency to provide comprehensive support.
- Flexible Support Models – Whether you require retained consultancy services, one-off technical guidance, or virtual technical surgeries, we offer tailored support to meet your needs.