What is the Building Safety Act golden thread requirement for principal contractors?

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, principal contractors working on higher-risk buildings must maintain an electronic golden thread of building information with version control throughout the construction phase. This must be transferable to the accountable person at handover and available to the Building Safety Regulator on request. Ubrix provides this as a natural output of how site teams work, not as a separate compliance exercise.

How does Ubrix help principal contractors win framework bids?

Framework clients increasingly require demonstrable programme control, compliance evidence and client reporting capability in tender submissions. Ubrix provides structured build programme management, real-time subcontractor coordination and automated client reporting, giving contractors the documented processes and data that framework evaluators look for.

Can Ubrix manage subcontractor coordination on residential schemes?

Yes. Ubrix enables principal contractors to assign work packages, track subcontractor progress, log mandatory occurrence reports and maintain a complete record of site activity, replacing email chains and disconnected spreadsheets with a single source of truth.

Built for principal contractors

Every stage signed off. Every decision on record.

Ubrix gives principal contractors one place to manage build compliance, site operations, snagging and client reporting. No more chasing paperwork across disconnected systems.

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£1,500

Avg saving per plot

Based on typical defect volumes

620+

Admin hours saved per 150 plots/yr

Across coordination and aftercare

7 days

Avg onboarding time

From kickoff to live on scheme

Tracked

Every contractor response logged

Every sign off on record

Figures are modelled on a typical new-build scheme and will vary by team, process, and volume.

Site operations

Live visibility across every site

Track build stage progress, log snags from site, upload evidence and coordinate subcontractors without leaving the platform. Your site managers work from their phones; your office sees everything in real time.

Compliance

BREL sign-offs and audit trails built in from day one

Stage inspections, regulatory sign-offs and compliance records are captured as work progresses. No retrospective paperwork, no gaps in your audit trail. Your client sees progress without chasing you.

Snagging

Every snag captured, routed and resolved

Snagging reports arrive by email and are extracted automatically. Jobs are assigned to the right subcontractor, tracked to completion and signed off with a full evidence trail. No manual triage, no lost items.

Reporting

Keep your client informed without the weekly scramble

Invite your client into Ubrix and they see live progress, open defects and upcoming milestones. No more compiling weekly reports from spreadsheets. The data is always current, always accessible.

Estimate your savings

See what Ubrix could save your team

Figures are directional and based on typical new-build volumes. Adjust the inputs to reflect your operations.

Plots per year

110,000

Average defects per plot

150

Process maturity

Estimated value saved

£45,000

per year, at £35 / hour average

1,286

Hours saved per year

£450

Saving per plot

Figures are directional only and exclude contractor costs.

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