FCH promotes trio in North West
Summary
Falconer Chester Hall has promoted three staff members as the practice expands its focus on high-risk and tall-building work under the Building Safety Act regime. The firm says it has secured multiple Gateway approvals and consents and is positioning itself to provide both architectural and principal designer services for compliant delivery of tall buildings.
Why it matters
The article highlights how the Building Safety Act is reshaping roles, responsibilities and delivery processes for higher-risk residential schemes. Surveyors involved in design coordination, project oversight or due diligence on tall buildings should note the growing importance of principal designer competence and Gateway approvals.
Key points
- Gareth Jones and Robert Brym were promoted to director, and Jack Farrell to associate director.
- Falconer Chester Hall says it is specialising in navigating the Building Safety Act.
- The practice has secured 11 Gateway 2 approvals and two Gateway 3 consents.
- All three promoted staff act as principal designers under the post-Grenfell regime.
- The firm says it has further Gateway 2 approvals in process and more tall-building projects underway.
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