CIH collaborates with Building Safety Alliance on publication of golden thread tools

CIH has collaborated with the Building Safety Alliance, a cross-sector initiative uniting industry organisations, associations, and regulatory bodies, to develop comprehensive guidance on the golden thread.

A core requirement under the Building Safety Act 2022, the guidance provides a standardised approach to the collection, maintenance, and accessibility of critical building safety information, supporting accountable persons and housing providers to keep residents safe in their homes. 

The work builds on the Construction Leadership Council's golden thread framework and reflects several years of expert input and voluntary collaboration. It is aimed initially at technical professionals familiar with the legislative requirements of the golden thread, with the aim of subsequently expanding it to a broader range of roles and stakeholders.

Commenting on the publication , CIH policy lead for asset management, building safety, and culture Eve Blezard said:

“The golden thread is one of the most important parts of the new building safety regime, and vital for ensuring we have the information we need to keep residents safe in their homes.
 
“CIH is pleased to have collaborated with other members of the Building Safety Alliance to produce this guidance, which we hope will support our members – as well as the housing sector as a whole – to fulfil their golden thread duties.
 
“The publication of the guidance is a significant milestone, but not the end of this work. The safety and quality of our homes is the fundamental building block for good health and wellbeing, and CIH will continue to work with the Building Safety Alliance in developing guidance, good practice, and further tools to help our members navigate and effectively implement building safety legislation.”

For more information, please contact Eve Blezard, CIH policy lead, at eve.blezard@cih.org.