Turning Complex Buildings into Intelligent Digital Assets.

Whether you need to meet new safety laws, organise decades of paperwork, or see a future renovation before it’s built, we provide the digital roadmap to manage your property with total confidence.

Legal & Safety Compliance | Reality Capture | Information Management | Digital Twin | Visualisation & Design

A Foundation in Surveying, A Future in BIM.

My approach to building safety isn't theoretical. It’s built on 20 years of boots-on-the-ground experience, technical education, and director-level management. Here is the trajectory that led to this consultancy:

Foundation: 10+ years as a Maintenance Engineer and Supervisor. I understand how buildings actually function, and fail.
Technical Education: Studied Building Surveying (BSc Hons). This transitioned me from "the tools" to surveying.
Director-Level Leadership: Years coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and in-house staff ensuring projects land on time and within cost budgets.
Digital Mastery: Completed an MSc in BIM (Building Information Modelling). I obtained a good understanding the ISO19650 standards and focused on retrospective BIM.
ISO Expert: Self-employed ISO 19650 Consultant. I’ve helped firms implement international standards for storing and managing information over the life cycle of their building.
Fire Industry Specialist: The last 2 years spent on site working in fire safety. I’ve managed and surveyed passive fire protection projects, including fire doors, compartmentation (fire stopping), and digital evacuation floor plans.

The Result for Your Business

I take all that experience and consolidate it into a Plan of Action that works in the real world.

I provide a roadmap that aligns with your specific budget and ensures the fastest, most efficient route to full compliance. Whether you need the physical assets analysed, the digital data organized, or the subcontractors managed to deliver exactly what’s required—I provide the plan that gets it done.

1. Digital Submission Audit (BSR 2026)

I conduct comprehensive audits of your current digital data.

2. Golden Thread & Gap Analysis

I identify the "missing links" in your information chain.

3. BIM & Retrospective Strategy

Phased compliance roadmaps for buildings with missing information.

4. Managed Data Storage

Professional management of your Common Data Environment (CDE).

Golden Thread FAQs

1. Is a CDE (Common Data Environment) a legal requirement?

The Short Answer: Yes. The Detail: While the Building Safety Act doesn’t name specific software, it mandates that the Golden Thread of information for High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) must be stored digitally, securely, and in a format that is easily accessible and searchable. A messy folder of unorganized PDFs or a personal email inbox does not meet the legal standard of a "single source of truth." Genesis Digital provides the CDE framework (ISO 19650) that satisfies the BSR's strict digital storage requirements.

2. What exactly is a Gap Analysis?

Think of a Gap Analysis as a "Digital Health Check." We take your existing building records and audit them against the BSR 2026 Validation Criteria. We identify what is missing (the "Gaps")—such as missing fire door certifications or unsigned safety cases—so you can fix them before the Regulator refuses your Building Assessment Certificate.

3. What is a "Retrospective BIM Strategy"?

Most existing buildings don't have a 3D digital model or a structured data set. A Retrospective BIM Strategy is the process of creating that digital record for an already occupied building. We bridge the gap between "Legacy Data" (old paper drawings and scans) and "Modern Compliance" (structured, actionable digital data) without needing to start a new construction project.

4. Why is the BSR rejecting 73% of submissions?

The majority of rejections in 2026 are due to "Validation Failures." This means the building might be safe, but the data is poor. Common reasons include inconsistent file naming, lack of digital signatures, or "broken" Golden Threads where maintenance evidence doesn't match the Safety Case claims. We ensure your data is "Auditor-Ready."

5. Does this apply to buildings under 18 meters?

Yes. While the BSR’s strictest "Gateway" process targets buildings over 18m (or 7 storeys), the Fire Safety Order and the Building Safety Act duties regarding digital record-keeping and resident safety now significantly impact buildings over 11 meters (5 storeys). Starting your Golden Thread now protects you from future regulatory expansion.

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