How Watts Can Help
- Track record of success: With over 55 years of experience, we have been involved in projects across a wide range of properties, including Warner Brothers Studios, Chelsea Barracks and various public sector properties, giving us invaluable knowledge of statutory compliance requirements across these sectors.
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Leading expertise: As leaders in a range of services, we are able to face each case with a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach.
- Professional Membership: Our employees hold RICS, CIOB or CIBSE membership, meaning we are held to the highest professional standards.
Our Statutory Compliance Services
We offer a range of statutory compliance services to help property owners, investors, and developers meet legal obligations, reduce risk, and ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and well-maintained. Below are some of the key services we provide:
Technical Due Diligence
We review statutory documentation such as water hygiene certificates, asbestos management reports and gas safety certificates to identify any gaps in record-keeping that a prudent purchaser may request. This process helps vendors understand potential risks, the standard of building maintenance, and future maintenance costs. Additionally, it informs the preparation of a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plan.
Dilapidations and Lease Advisory
Assessing statutory compliance documents can support lease negotiations and inform claims at lease expiry, ensuring obligations under lease agreements are met.
Neighbourly Matters
Compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is essential when developing sites adjacent to other properties. We review relevant statutory documents, such as fire risk assessments, to mitigate potential risks and safeguard neighbouring buildings.
Access Audits
Our access audits help building owners comply with the Equality Act 2010 by identifying and addressing barriers to accessibility for disabled individuals, ensuring inclusive and compliant environments.
Project Coordination and Contract Administration
We oversee compliance with Building Regulations, including fulfilling the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations. This ensures that statutory requirements are met, facilitating a smooth handover at project completion.
Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy
We review statutory compliance documentation to verify the proper maintenance of mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and legally compliant.
Project and Fund Monitoring
On behalf of funders, we monitor developments to confirm adherence to statutory regulations. We ensure all necessary approvals and certifications are in place for building registration and occupation.
Sustainability and ESG Compliance
We provide MEES and CRREM assessments to help clients meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Our assessments inform strategies to improve energy efficiency ratings, reduce operational costs, and enhance sustainability performance.
Talk to the Statutory Compliance Experts
With our extensive expertise in statutory compliance, we provide a proactive and thorough approach to identifying risks, ensuring legal compliance, and safeguarding your investments. Our team offers tailored advice, helping clients navigate complex regulations with confidence. By working with us, you gain access to in-depth technical knowledge and practical solutions that streamline compliance, minimise liabilities and enhance the long-term value of your assets
Matt Jeeves
Director
07779 354080 matt.Jeeves@watts.co.ukFrequently asked questions about statutory compliance
What is statutory compliance?
Statutory compliance is the process of following legal requirements set by the government or by relevant governing bodies. Businesses and organisations must comply with these requirements by law in order to operate legitimately. The consequences of not complying with these legal requirements can include fines, damage to your reputation, and costly legal processes and investigations.
Statutory compliance requirements can cover a wide range of areas, including occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, data protection, employment law, equality and accessibility requirements, and many more. With so many regulations to be aware of, you need statutory compliance specialists like Watts to offer guidance, arrange inspections, and complete relevant certifications to help you avoid legal trouble.
Why is Statutory Compliance important in the property and construction sector?
Not only will implementing statutory compliance help you maintain legal adherence, gaining the right certifications can also bring many benefits to your business and projects:
Safety and Wellbeing
By complying with health and safety regulations, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, for example, workplaces become safer by reducing the risk of accidents. This includes maintaining fire safety systems, electrical systems, plumbing and security measures.
Improved reputation
Businesses and organisations that are known for adhering to regulations and keeping employees safe will build trust in their industries. This helps them foster better industry relationships and aid future growth.
Improved morale
Staff that are protected by responsible organisations are more likely to feel happy and secure in their roles. This improves company culture and can lead to a reduction in employee turnover, helping you save on hiring costs.
Improve operating efficiency
Compliance with statutory requirements is likely to result in the building or buildings functioning correctly, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns and costly repairs, which is achieved through regular maintenance and inspections.
Protecting the environment
In addition to ensuring adequate health and safety, regulations in the property and construction sector aim to enforce certain environmental standards to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Therefore, by adhering to environmental regulations, you can help protect the planet by helping to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and improve your reputation as a sustainable organisation.
Legal and financial protection
Non-compliance can lead to significant fines, legal battles and reputational damage. Regular audits and accurate record keeping helps to avoid these risks.
What’s the difference between statutory compliance and regulatory compliance?
Although they sound very similar, statutory and regulatory compliance are actually slightly different. Whilst statutory compliance is enforced by the government, regulatory compliance is enforced by regulatory bodies for specific industries. Therefore, regulatory compliance requirements will vary based on your industry, so you will need to follow the regulations set by your industry regulator.
Even though regulatory compliance requirements aren’t set by the government, you can still face legal consequences if you don’t comply. These consequences can include fines, costly investigations, legal action, and potentially the revocation of your business’s licence to operate.
Our Projects
Brodick Castle
Isle of Arran
Following Watts undertaking a condition survey of the Category A listed Brodick Castle located on the Isle of Arran, we were appointed by the National Trust for Scotland to develop a scheme of external fabric repairs to the Castle as identified in the condition survey.
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Wandsworth Riverside Quarter
London SW18
Discover how Watts provided expert building surveying and M&E engineering services for Wandsworth Riverside Quarter. Our comprehensive PPM schedules and capital programmes support long-term asset management across nine contemporary residential blocks by the Thames.
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Glenlivet Estate
Scotland
Crown Estate Scotland is the guardian of significant property and marine assets across Scotland and has a significant role to play in Scotland's economic and environmental landscape.
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