The Grenfell Tower tragedy changed everything.
In the wake of the Inquiry Phase Two Report, it’s clear that significant reform is needed across the architectural and construction professions. At Enframe, we’ve spent months reflecting, researching, and brainstorming solutions that can drive real change.
Our new series of articles tackles critical challenges like building safety, accountability, and the future of the architectural profession. From proposals such as creating a Principal Designer Register to rethinking how professional accountability is embedded in practice, our work is about sparking debate and offering actionable solutions.
This isn’t just critique—it’s a roadmap for a safer, more innovative built environment.

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The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) represents one of the most significant legislative reforms in the UK’s built environment in decades. Born out of the need to address systemic failures in building safety, most starkly highlighted by the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Act aims to establish a robust framework for ensuring the safety of all buildings. However, much confusion still exists about the scope of the Act and who it applies to.

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Here at Enframe, we believe every UK construction professional, (architect, architectural technologist, structural engineer, civil engineer and surveyor) should be signed up to CROSS.

CROSS is a confidential reporting system which allows professionals working in the built environment to report on fire and structural safety issues. These are then published anonymously to share lessons learned, create positive change, and improve safety.

This Alert draws attention to the safety risks associated with preventing the operation of smoke vents, in particular Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), by construction works on existing buildings. It draws on confidential reporting experience from the UK but is also relevant to other regions.

Who should read this?

• Those responsible for the management of fire safety in buildings

• Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) and Accountable Persons (APs) as defined in England

• Designers and principal designers

• Contractors and principal contractors

• Fire risk assessors

• Those working in or on occupied buildings with Automatic Opening Vents, including those designing and erecting scaffolding

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The Principal Designer’s role under the Building Safety Act helps put the architect back as the superhero. Embrace the role.

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