What makes us different?

We offer:

• early consultation on projects to avoid expensive, abortive design work and delays in the design process
• a single point of contact for the building control service regardless of the location of a project
• knowledgeable and consistent interpretation of the Building Regulations and allied legislation
• competitive fees
• structural design checked by our in-house Chartered Engineers
• a building control service that meets the needs of the project and ensures a smooth route to compliance
• the option of operating as an integrated member of the Design Team to ensure a smooth transition from design to construction on site
• a wealth of experience in establishing principles on important matters such as fire strategy and fire engineering approaches to fire safety
• a quality management system that enables staff to respond quickly and efficiently to our clients' needs
• operation of the approval process on a programme of staged approvals as design information becomes available
• the opportunity to resolve any problems at the earliest possible stage in the process thus avoiding potential conflict
• site inspections during construction at a frequency to suit the complexity of the construction programme
• site inspections undertaken by qualified Chartered Building Control Surveyors
• experience and expertise in applying the Building Regulations to historic buildings
• a flexible and non-bureaucratic approach of the privatised building control system
• recourse to other construction expertise within Oculus Building Consultancy