SOCOTEC

With a strong foundation in building control and regulatory expertise, SOCOTEC has been at the forefront of the built environment for decades

Our multidisciplinary teams provide expert guidance across the entire asset lifecycle, helping clients navigate complex regulations, mitigate risks, and optimise performance. From structural and façade engineering to fire safety, quantity surveying, and expert advisory services, we deliver technical excellence and compliance support across a wide range of sectors.

With a global presence and deep local knowledge, SOCOTEC is the trusted partner for ensuring buildings and infrastructure meet the highest safety, sustainability, and performance standards.

SOCOTEC building and real estate services

SOCOTEC UK’s Building and Real Estate Division offers a comprehensive range of services that cover the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure projects. Their holistic approach combines expertise in compliance, engineering and advisory.

Key services include:

Building control: SOCOTEC provides essential building control services across various sectors, guiding with regulations throughout the construction process. Their expertise spans from initial plan checks to final certification, covering a wide range of building types including commercial, residential, educational, healthcare, and historical projects.

Building envelope & façade engineering: The company offers end-to-end solutions for building envelopes, from design and construction to maintenance and repair. Services include façade design review, installation monitoring, condition assessments, and fire safety reviews for both new construction and existing buildings.

Fire engineering and fire safety: SOCOTEC’s fire engineering services cover everything from risk assessments and strategy development to advanced modelling and compliance management. They utilise cutting-edge technologies like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for fire behaviour analysis and provide specialised services such as evacuation modelling and international fire consultancy.

Structural engineering: The structural team at SOCOTEC offers a wide range of services including design assurance, reviews and audits, specialist advice, and full structural design capabilities. They work with various construction materials and provide expert witness services for legal matters related to structural engineering.

Construction design and management (CDM): As a leading compliance organisation, SOCOTEC assists clients in meeting CDM 2015 regulations. They can act as Principal Designer, managing pre-construction design phases to reduce health and safety risks, and offer support throughout the project lifecycle.

Building safety case: In response to recent regulatory changes, SOCOTEC provides comprehensive services for developing Building Safety Cases for high-rise residential buildings. This includes visual structural appraisals, safety case reports, and hazard identification analysis.

Quantity surveying: SOCOTEC’s chartered quantity surveying team offers services throughout a project’s lifecycle, from initial cost planning and budgeting to tender management, cost control, and contract administration.

Expert witness and advisory services: The company provides expert witness services for construction disputes, offering specialised knowledge in areas such as quantum analysis, delay assessment, and technical evaluations.

Why choose SOCOTEC UK?

Multidisciplinary approach: SOCOTEC offers a multi-disciplinary service that provides a single point of contact across various expert areas. This integrated approach allows for efficient document management, inter-disciplinary analysis, and consistent reporting across all aspects of a project.

Extensive industry coverage: The company’s services span a wide range of sectors, including commercial property, residential development, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial, logistics and retail, and historical buildings. This broad expertise allows SOCOTEC to address complex challenges across diverse project types.

Cutting-edge technology: SOCOTEC employs advanced technologies such as CFD modelling for fire safety analysis, 3D laser scanning for surveying, and various non-invasive inspection techniques for heritage buildings.

Regulatory compliance expertise: With a deep understanding of building regulations and safety standards, SOCOTEC is well-positioned to guide clients through complex regulatory environments, including recent changes like the Building Safety Act. In response to evolving regulations, they also provide specialised services for HRBs, including advice on Gateway submissions, competence assessments, and Golden Thread information management.

Sustainability focus: The company integrates sustainability considerations into its services, offering expertise in energy efficiency, life cycle assessments, and environmental engineering.

Legal and dispute resolution support: SOCOTEC’s expert witness services are highly regarded, with the ability to provide detailed analysis and testimony for arbitration, litigation, and adjudication processes.

Heritage and conservation specialisation: The company offers specialised services for historical and heritage buildings, combining architectural conservation expertise with modern techniques, including: historic building analysis and recording, minimally invasive techniques, collaboration with conservation bodies, technical expert witness.

SOCOTEC offers a full range of services for:

• Commercial buildings: including structural assessments, fire safety engineering, and energy efficiency evaluations.
• Residential development: The company provides expertise in building control, fire safety, and structural engineering for both high-rise and low-rise residential projects.
• Healthcare: SOCOTEC understands the unique requirements of healthcare facilities, offering specialised services in infection control, medical gas systems compliance, and hospital-specific fire safety strategies.
• Manufacturing and industrial: The company provides services tailored to industrial facilities, including structural assessments for heavy machinery, environmental compliance, and safety audits.
• Logistics and retail: SOCOTEC offers expertise in large-span structures, fire engineering for warehouses, and energy-efficient design for retail spaces.
• Education: The company provides services for educational institutions, ensuring safe and compliant learning environments through building control, fire safety, and structural engineering services.
• Infrastructure: SOCOTEC’s expertise extends to major infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, bridges, and tunnels, offering services in structural engineering, materials testing, and environmental impact assessments.
• Energy and utilities: The company provides specialised services for power plants, renewable energy installations, and utility networks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

SOCOTEC’s comprehensive range of services, combined with its global presence and industry-specific expertise, positions the company as a leading provider. By offering end-to-end solutions that cover the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure projects, SOCOTEC helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments, mitigate risks, and achieve their project goals efficiently and safely. The company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence ensures that it remains at the forefront of the industry, ready to meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base across multiple sectors and geographies.