Stratford Halo

Construction Oversight

Fire Safety and M&E compliance assurance in new development and major renovation projects relies on the independence of those responsible for inspection, verification and enforcement. Clear Safety provides a consistent, independent regime with the assurance needed to protect public safety in the built environment.

We believe our ‘New Build and Major Renovations’ fire compliance and quality assurance oversight is key in providing that required assurance in an often-misunderstood part of the process, by supporting structure in the chain of design, and construction/remediation of buildings, sitting between the client, contractor and building control, assisting with Regulation 38 and therefore bolstering the start of the Golden Thread.

Our specialist team goes beyond providing independent compliance oversight. By identifying design or in-build deficiencies at the earliest possible stage, we work proactively with developers to implement practical solutions, helping to avoid costly remedial works, programme delays, and occupation risks later in the project lifecycle.

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What we can provide

  • Pre-Construction-Design Reviews
  • During Construction Quality Assurance
  • During-Handover and Pre-occupation compliance – ‘Snagging’ inspections and fire risk assessments
  • Independent inspections across mechanical, electrical and public health systems
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How we achieve this

  • Site visits and desk-top reviews by competent fire and M&E professionals
  • Bespoke inspection and review templates
  • Clear defect fire/M&E inspection reporting with photographic evidence and close‑out tracking
  • Construction phase fire consultancy and reporting
  • Construction, reviews and gap analysis on Regulation 38 information
  • Pre-handover and pre-occupation fire risk assessments
  • Verification of fire safety systems, ventilation, electrical installation and plant quality
  • Commissioning witnessing, and performance validation for client assurance
  • A cloud-based system used to house inspection reports in real time, hold all design and construction phase documentation and certification, which provides an end-to-end audit trail and timeline of events.

Speak to our team

  • Colin Bygraves

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    Director of Technical Services

    colin.bygraves@clearsafety.co.uk

    Colin provides expert operational oversight, leveraging over 20 years of senior management experience within the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) industry.

    He specialises in ensuring rigorous project success, including the management of on-site engineers, strict compliance with regulations and standards, and precise control over material costs and project budgets.

    Having successfully executed large-scale domestic electrical testing programs, Colin ensures that all projects, from contract installation to completion, maintain best-in-class health and safety standards that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.

  • Vincent Payne

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    Director of Fire Safety

    vince.payne@clearsafety.co.uk

    Vince, Director of Fire Safety, leads Clear's Fire Safety division with nearly three decades of experience. His career is rooted in practical knowledge, starting in the building trade and evolving through a 27-year tenure with the Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.

    As a qualified Fire Risk Assessor and Fire Door Inspector, Vince's focus is on providing expert-led, quality-assured fire safety consultancy that protects Clear's clients and their assets.