Latest Issue

The Autumn 2025 issue of The Golden Thread is now available to read for free!

All you have to do is register and you will get instant access to dozens of helpful articles for the building safety industry, written by experts across the field.

In this issue:

From the Army to Building Control: Why Service Leavers Are Perfect for the Profession: Aaron Bridges, Operations Director at Alpha Building Control, explores how the discipline, resilience and leadership skills of military service leavers are perfectly matched to the Building Control profession, and how employers can benefit from this unique and skilled talent pool.

The Path to Compliance for Clients as Dutyholders: Hassan Ahmed, Director at Tethion Ltd, sets out the vital responsibilities of clients under the Building Safety Act, from appointing competent dutyholders to managing compliance across all stages of design and construction, making clear why strong leadership is so important.

Operational Musings on New Fire Door Guidance: Neil Yeomans provides timely insight into the latest guidance on fire door compliance, exploring the operational challenges of fragmented data, destructive testing, and the long-term management of critical safety assets, and why consistent oversight is essential.

Right Repair, Right Time, First Time: Why Repairs Are No Longer Routine: Bradley Pallister (VENTI) explains how the Building Safety Act transforms the culture of repairs, making traceability, accuracy and accountability a matter of legal compliance rather than efficiency, setting a higher standard for the future of repair work.

The Building Safety Regulator’s Move to MHCLG: Opportunity or Risk…? Emma Evens, Partner at Bexley Beaumont Ltd, analyses the recent transfer of the BSR from the HSE to MHCLG, assessing whether this creates opportunities for efficiency or risks narrowing the regulator’s focus, and what this could mean for the wider industry.

Also featuring articles from Glyn Thomas, Emily Harbottle, and many more contributors.

And much more!