Papers
Technical insight, practical guidance and independent perspectives on the built environment.
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HAALO's papers explore the technical, regulatory and commercial issues shaping today's built environment.
October 2026
PAS 9980:2026: what it is, and what it isn’t
The revised code for appraising external walls brings more structure and rigour. It doesn't change the purpose, and a rating is still evidence, not proof.
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October 2026
The Building Safety Levy: a Gateway 3 cost that starts on day one
From 1 October 2026, new residential and student schemes in England carry a per-square-metre levy. It must be paid before a completion certificate can be issued.
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October 2026
Can you prove your fire-stopping?
What the Building Safety Act expects you to evidence on fire-stopping: regulation 38 handover, Gateway 3, the golden thread and a nine-point records test.
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March 2022
Accountable person
The Building Safety Bill aims to ensure that Higher-Risk Buildings are designed and constructed to be safe. What does this mean for our clients?
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October 2021
Safety case principles — Higher-Risk Buildings
The Building Safety Bill aims to ensure that Higher-Risk Buildings are designed and constructed to be safe. This paper aims to unpack the bill and inform our clients of what it means for them.
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