Understand the route.
Check which planning and building control processes apply to the proposed work. Different work packages may follow different routes.
Building knowledge & safety
Better information.
Clearer decisions.
Approvals, trade competence and site safety matter alongside the finished result. These independent resources help you understand the questions to ask.
Check the right competence.
Use official registers to check the relevant business or individual, including their current status and the scope of work they cover.
Consider the work on site.
Construction planning needs to consider access, people, excavations, working at height, dust and the sequence of work. HSE publishes guidance for clients, contractors and other site roles.
Official information
Explore the independent resources.
The links below are provided for information. They do not represent membership, certification, approval or endorsement of KOSMOS Construction by these organisations.
HSE
Construction health & safetyOfficial guidance on construction risks, site roles and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Official websiteLABC
Building control guidanceHomeowner information on local authority building control, inspections and completion documentation.
Official websiteFENSA
Replacement windows & doorsInformation about replacement-window and door certification, with an approved-installer search.
Official websiteNICEIC
Electrical contractor registerSearch for an NICEIC-registered electrical business and read consumer guidance.
Official websiteGas Safe Register
Gas engineer registerUse the official register to check a business or engineer and the work they are qualified to undertake.
Official websiteNHBC
New-home warranty informationHomeowner information about NHBC warranty policies and cover. Any cover depends on the particular property and policy.
Official websiteGOV.UK
Building regulations approvalUnderstand approval routes and the distinction between building regulations approval and planning permission.
Official website