Safe homes, smart planning for residential spaces that last
Residential design, especially within the context of community and social housing, faces a unique set of challenges. The expectations for quality, safety and legislative compliance are higher than ever, particularly with the evolving demands of the Building Safety Act and golden thread obligations.
BDM supports housing providers, developers and local authorities with detailed surveys, compliant design solutions and practical insights that support better living environments. Our experience spans individual units, multi-residential blocks and community-focused developments.
The biggest risk in this sector is not seeing the full picture – missing documentation, outdated as-builts and non-compliant legacy infrastructure. These gaps often come to light during refurbishment or maintenance phases, leading to unexpected costs and delays.
Our surveying and digital modelling services bridge that gap. We provide:
- Accurate digital records to support maintenance and future works
- Detailed risk identification, particularly around fire safety and accessibility
- Clear pathways to compliance with the latest housing legislation
We work closely with Principal Designers and local authorities to ensure every step of the project meets safety standards without losing sight of practical, people-first design.
Housing should be resilient, efficient and adaptable to evolving regulations and tenant needs. BDM helps make that possible with real-world experience, technical precision and a focus on lasting value.
If you’re struggling to keep up with evolving safety regulations for your housing and residential community project, we’ll help you manage risk, maintain compliance and design with people in mind.
Talk to us about future-ready residential solutions today.
