REGULATORY UPDATE
When is an EWS1 certificate needed?
A straightforward look at when an EWS1 may be requested, what it is for and why it is not the same as a broader external wall risk review.
Our insights are written for building owners, managing agents, developers, landlords, investors and professional stakeholders who need clearer guidance on technical, regulatory and delivery issues across the built environment.
A practical overview of the main duties, decision points and reporting considerations affecting owners, accountable stakeholders and those responsible for higher-risk buildings.
A clear explanation of what a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls is, when it may be required and how proportionality, risk and remedial decisions are approached.
Step-by-step guidance on the structure, evidence requirements and practical stages involved in progressing a cladding remediation funding route.
A straightforward look at when an EWS1 may be requested, what it is for and why it is not the same as a broader external wall risk review.
What dilapidations are, how liability is usually assessed and why technical clarity matters before positions harden into dispute.
How a condition survey helps clients understand defects, maintenance backlog and likely future expenditure before committing to a purchase.
A practical briefing on compartmentation issues, why they matter and how they can affect compliance, occupation and remedial planning.
A guide to the point at which planned works need more structure around scope definition, contract strategy and delivery control.
What RICS regulation means in practice, including professional standards, complaints procedures and the wider framework of accountability.