Cladding Inspections
We undertake Fire Safety and structural investigations
Following the Grenfell fire disaster and the issue of the Hackitt report (Building a Safer Future) the safety of high-rise buildings particularly residential, has come under increasing scrutiny. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) developed the EWS1 form which came in to use in December 2019 and updated in March 2021.
For the Fire safety investigation we partner with a fire consultancy firm that specialise in the preparation of cladding and EWS1 reports and for structural movement we partner with a structural engineering practice.
Read MoreWhat is an EWS1 Form.
EWS stands for `External Wall Survey` . The External wall consists of the outside wall of a residential building including cladding, insulation and fire break systems.
An EWS1 records in a consistent and universal manner the assessments that have been carried out on the external wall construction of residential buildings of 18 metres or more above ground level, or where specific concerns exist.
The assessment must be conducted by a qualified and competent professional, such as a Chartered Construction Professional as defined on the RICS guidance. Once the ews1 form has been completed it will be valid for five years subject to significant use changes or any refurbishments.
Our service includes:
- We will undertake a full intrusive inspection with a Fire Engineer
- Cladding samples can be taken if required and sent for Analysis
- We will organise road and/ or pavement closures
- Appointed persons to prepare lift plans, risk assessments and method statements,
- We have inhouse core competencies of Project managers (SMSTS), site supervisors (SSSTS), crane operators, crane supervisors, slinger/ banksmen, ipaf, first aid, marshals etc
- Reinstatement of areas of cladding removed
- Access Plant will be provided as required, MEWPS etc
- Fire Safety: The Fire Engineer will issue a EWS1 form and report including findings and any recommendation for remedial works.
- Structural issues: The Structural Engineer will issue Structural report including findings and recommendations for remedial works.
- Consultation follow up to discuss the findings and recommendations.
With all our main projects a Company Director is assigned responsibility to ensure the success of the Project.
