A new and free digital tool has been launched that gives organisations tailored guidance on their likely obligations following the changes brought into force by the Building Safety Act (BSA)
Launched by Browne Jacobson, the BSA tool gives users clear, relevant, and actionable guidance based on their specific circumstances, plus direct access to Browne Jacobson’s expert Building Safety Group when needed.
By answering three short, simple questions, organisations can determine what the Building Safety Act means for them and follow practical guidance based on their answers.
A practical and accessible solution
Gavin Hoccom, Browne Jacobson construction partner who developed the tool, explained: “The Building Safety Act has created real complexity for a wide range of organisations, and many are still working out what it means for them.
“We developed the BSA Tool to give organisations a practical, accessible way to cut through that complexity.”
He added: “By answering three simple questions, users receive guidance genuinely relevant to their circumstances.
“It reflects our commitment to being a proactive partner to our clients, equipping them with the tools and insight they need to stay ahead of an evolving regulatory landscape with greater confidence.”
The digital tool bypasses complexity relating to the Building Safety Act
While the Building Safety Act is often associated with cladding and high-rise residential buildings, the BSA’s changes affect all built-environment stakeholders.
Developers, contractors, designers, construction product manufacturers, housing associations, local authorities, education estates, healthcare providers and investors all face distinct obligations under the legislation, yet many organisations remain unclear about what the changes mean for them in practice.
Rather than presenting generic information, the BSA Tool adapts content to each user’s individual responses, making the guidance more relevant, practical and actionable.
It provides an accessible starting point for organisations to understand their responsibilities and offers the opportunity to explore them and, importantly, manage associated risk with Browne Jacobson’s multidisciplinary team, who support stakeholders in understanding, assessing, and implementing the policies, procedures, and record-keeping systems needed to manage risk.
Next steps
The BSA tool is initially aimed at the design and construction phase, with an occupation phase update and further sector-specific communications planned as it develops.
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