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We need to be careful in terms of definitions, to avoid dilution. The “Golden Thread” is about building regulation compliance. It is NOT related to buildings in general, or planning legislation or purpose.
The Planning process may be ready for digitisation, but confusing what the golden thread is all about, is part of the reason for the golden thread being developed post Grenfell in the first place.
Don’t get me wrong, digitisation of every element of the construction process and post occupancy processes and monitoring is absolutely positive. And yes, it should all come together in digital twinning, however that ends up looking.
Planning is absolutely a thread in the cord of information of a buildings journey through its life, but in the context of current focus of building and fire safety, it’s not the golden one, so please don’t try and shift focus away from building regulatory compliance.
Building Regulations Advisory Committee: golden thread report – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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