
In addition to employing the relevant professionals, Capital is currently one of the few Chartered Surveying practices in the UK with the appropriate level of Professional Indemnity Insurance to enable us to manage and sign off EWS1 forms. Capitals team of professionals have gained significant experience in the process since the introduction of the EWS1 form and have refined their methodologies to ensure that the process not only streamlined for the client, but where necessary also offers value for money in the accompanying reports.
In developing our own minor building works division, we can provide an efficient, cost-effective solution in undertaking any necessary building works to support opening up and investigations. Our offering includes Chartered Fire Engineering input where appropriate and we work closely and in partnership with a number of specialist professionals so that we can manage the signing off of B1 and B2 options and risk assess the outcomes of any findings.
Our EWS1 forms solution includes:
- Initial Block Assessment
- Desktop Review of Health & Safety and O&M Manuals
- Identification of Proposed Opening Up Locations
- Provision of Builders’ Works Costs
- Appointment & Supervision of Builder to Undertake the Necessary Opening Up
- Completion of Site Reports as Appropriate
- Appointment of Fire Engineer as Required
- Signing of EWS1 Form
- Building Safety Fund Applications and Support
Our road map below sets out the stages of the EWS1 Form process as applicable:
Review O&M Manuals
Review Historic Statutory Info
Locations, Access Requirments, Pavement Licemses and Logistics of Undertaking the Works
Obtain Builder Works Quotations
Agree Costs with the Client
Agreed Builders RAMs & Start Date
Supervise Opening Up & Reinstatement
Site Attendance to Record Findings
*Arrange Fire Engineer Attendance (*If required)
Issue EWS1 Form
*Option A – Chartered Surveyor
*Option B – Chartered Fire Engineer
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