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Discover our Building Envelope Solutions

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The Building Envelope is a structure's first line of defence, acting as a barrier between the external environment and interior spaces. It comprises several critical components that ensure structural integrity, energy efficiency, weather resistance, and fire safety.

Our integrated divisions, service solution expertise and knowledgeable people deliver a building envelope design to completion solution. As a recognised and trusted building envelope contractor, we continually support BSA Duty Holders, Architects, Surveyors, Property Owners, and Managers with leading technical knowledge and capability to create a safe, sustainable and commercially viable property structure.

We continually focus on a methodology and processes that align with The Building Safety Act, delivering building performance to enhance the safety, aesthetics, energy efficiency and compliance of every building envelope project we support.

Key Elements of a Building Envelope

Understanding the key elements of a building envelope is essential to ensuring long-term performance, safety, and efficiency. Each component plays a vital role in protecting the structure, enhancing its appearance, and meeting regulatory standards. The following sections outline the core areas that contribute to a high-performing building envelope.

Licenced Asbestos & Environmental (SEAS)

SEAS (Starfish Environmental & Asbestos Solutions) is our Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor (LARC), and our team are members of the Asbestos Removal Management Institute (ARMI).

We provide licensed asbestos identification, removal, and environmental remediation to ensure safe, compliant buildings. We conduct environmental risk assessments, implement sustainable waste management, and provide asbestos surveying and compliance reporting.

Whether managing asbestos decontamination or ensuring regulatory alignment, our expertise safeguards occupants while meeting HSQE standards and regulations.

Our Key Building Envelope Compliance Solutions

BSA Duty Holder Support – Ensuring legal compliance with BSA regulations.

Fire Safety & Façade Remediation – Remediating unsafe cladding and façades in line with fire safety standards.

Thermal & Energy Efficiency Upgrades – Ensuring your properties align with Net-Zero goals and building performance standards.

Structural Surveys & Diagnostics – Identifying potential building envelope failures, implementing robust solutions to remove asbestos or RAAC materials, and improving structural integrity and fire compliance.

Sustainable Materials & Design – We guide you to informed decision-making, specifying and installing environmentally responsible materials for long-term resilience.

Aligning Building Envelope Services with the Building Safety Act

The Building Safety Act (BSA) has fundamentally changed the regulatory landscape for building envelope remediation and the construction industry. We support you in navigating compliance challenges while delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable building remediation solutions.
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“Building envelope remediation requires a strategic balance of safety, compliance, and commercial viability. At Starfish Construction, we deliver fully integrated solutions that mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect long-term asset value for our clients.”

DANIEL JESSIMER
COMMERCIAL MANAGER, STARFISH CONSTRUCTION

The Building Safety Act 2022 has been the most transformative event in the built environment and the construction industry for over 40 years. Introducing stringent regulations and information reporting to enhance fire safety in building design, construction, and maintenance means more robust governance of facade remediation and building envelope upgrading. A key component is the requirement for Duty Holders, such as building owners, managers, and contractors, to proactively manage fire risks throughout a building's lifecycle, including conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments, implementing necessary remediation measures, and maintaining detailed safety case reports. We document all information from every project element: material selection, components, and continuosly align all work and reporting with the Golden Thread - Making Buildings Safer.

Explore Our Project Profiles

At Starfish Construction, our vast suite of Project Profiles demonstrate our continued and successful delivery of safe, sustainable, and compliant building envelope solutions across the UK. From high-rise residential and complex facade remediation programmes funded by the Building Safety Fund to commercial and industrial roofing projects, each showcases our commitment to quality, transparency, and building performance.