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
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 (UPDATED)
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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December 2021
Proposed changes to BS9991
A significant revision to “BS 9991: the code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings” is anticipated to be implemented 2022 and not too many people want to tell investors about it.
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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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