Building a Safer Future is delighted to have recently awarded three new organisations with BSF Champion status.
Baily Garner, Quintain and Gravesham Borough Council join the growing tranche of organisations working within the built environment industry that are proving their commitment to an ongoing building safety journey by engaging in the Champion assessment, which gives them external validation and insight into their leadership and culture.
The three organisations are setting an excellent example to their sectors – with Baily Garner providing a wide range of construction consultancy services, Quintain being a mixed-use developer based in Wembley Park, and Gravesham Borough Council being the first Local Authority to achieve BSF Champion status.
All three have successfully completed both stages of the Champion assessment (‘Leadership and Culture’ and ‘Corroborating Elements’), and have received the in-depth analysis of their current position in regards to building safety from an expert BSF Assessor, with areas of strength and areas for development being identified to enable them to focus future efforts where they are most needed.
Steve Elliott, Non-Executive Chair of Building a Safer Future, commented:
“I am pleased to extend my congratulations to Baily Garner, Quintain and Gravesham Borough Council on achieving BSF Champion status. It is fantastic to witness these three organisations stepping forward to engage in the assessment, and I applaud them for their commitment to their building safety journeys. I strongly urge other organisations working within the built environment industry to emulate their example and register for BSF Champions.”
Andy Tookey, Managing Partner of Baily Garner, commented:
“Having historically been a signatory to the Building Safer Future Charter, Baily Garner are delighted to have achieved BSF Champion status.
Seven and half years ago, we revisited our business plan to ensure that we put Quality at the heart of our business plan, which links directly to building safety. We are therefore very proud to have received this recognition. The feedback we have received is both extremely encouraging and has provided us with guidance to assist us in continually improving what we do and our influence on the built environment.
Needless to say, we wholeheartedly support Building a Safer Future and undertake to play our part in informing and shaping the industry.”
Cllr Karina O’Malley, Cabinet Member for Housing Services at Gravesham Borough Council, commented:
“The safety of our tenants, both current and future, is our number one priority.
“I am proud that the hard work of our team working with our tenants to ensure our homes meet the most stringent safety standards, has been rewarded with our Building a Safer Future Champion status. But we won’t be resting on our laurels. We will continue to make every effort to stay ahead of emerging legislation and secure a safer future for everyone who lives in a Gravesham home.”
James Giffin, Head of Safety and Estate Projects at Quintain, commented:
“At Quintain we pride ourselves on Building Safely, therefore to have achieved such a highly regarded and rigorous standard as to be recognised as ‘Building a Safer Future Champion’ status, is something we are incredibly proud of. This is a combination of hard work and dedication from the whole Quintain team, who continue to drive standards and innovation in the development and build-to-rent space. This is the start of our journey and we will endeavour to improve upon those achievements we have made to date, to uphold our Champion status.”
Building a Safer Future (BSF) is a non-profit organisation committed to raising standards in building safety and supporting required culture change in the built environment industry.
Companies can apply to participate in the BSF Champions programme by visiting the Building a Safer Future website on www.buildingasaferfuture.org.uk and completing the application form**, or alternatively they can email alexander.caller@buildingasaferfuture.org.uk