Compliance with building regulations is sometimes seen as an annoying layer of bureaucracy to be disposed of as cheaply as possible. Oculus, however, believe passionately that the provision of building control significantly improves building standards. Oculus provides a high quality, professional building control service that meets the needs, and aspirations of its clients whilst ensuring compliance. By becoming involved in the early stages of a project clients avoid expensive, abortive design work and the experienced consultants ensure a smooth transition from design through to construction on site. Oculus is a member of the ACAI and through their membership have signed up to the Building Control Performance Standards and provide a service well in excess of the minimum recognised standards.
Oculus invests heavily in training to ensure the team has a full, in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline. This combined with a passion, commitment and enthusiasm ensures the best possible service for their clients. As a result they are able to bring real innovation and an enlightened approach to the Design Team.
As a Corporate Approved Inspector, Oculus, lead the way in providing a professional, efficient and cost effective building control service with many benefits and advantages over the service traditionally provided by the Local Authority including:
- A flexible and non-bureaucratic approach to the privatised building control system.
- Early involvement - Oculus are strong advocates of being available for early consultation on projects to avoid abortive design work, delays and potential conflicts. As an integral member of the Design Team they give guidance on Building Regulations related matters at an early stage ensuring a smooth transition from design to construction on site.
- A single point of contact regardless of the location of the project, simplifying project administration and aiding communication.
- Knowledgeable and consistent interpretation of the Building Regulations and allied legislation. This is particularly valuable for multiple retail outlets and other repetitive applications where consistency of approach is helpful and lends itself to ‘type-approvals’ for standard designs.