Golden thread of building information - Revision history

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	* Golden Thread report published by CIOB and i3PT.		* Golden Thread report published by CIOB and i3PT.
		+	* Golden Thread Report - BRAC.
	* Government response to the Building a Safer Future consultation.		* Government response to the Building a Safer Future consultation.
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	In its third annual report, the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, said: “...we do not believe it should be necessary to prescribe or mandate exactly how the golden thread should be implemented and how organisations should manage their information. This would create a burdensome and rigid process that would not be flexible in line with the requirements of different projects and different areas of industry. It would further indicate leadership failure within the industry.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry]		In its third annual report, the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, said: “...we do not believe it should be necessary to prescribe or mandate exactly how the golden thread should be implemented and how organisations should manage their information. This would create a burdensome and rigid process that would not be flexible in line with the requirements of different projects and different areas of industry. It would further indicate leadership failure within the industry.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry]
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		+	NB [https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/smart-building-overlay-to-riba-plan-of-work Smart Building Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work], published by the RIBA in 2024, states: ‘The Golden Thread4 is both the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future. A Golden Thread is a digital record of the life cycle of building systems and components from design intention to the present, and provides a log of actions and decisions specifically for higher-risk buildings (though the principles align well for all projects, as well as with the CDM 2015 requirements for the health & safety file.’

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	7. Many people will need to access the golden thread to update and share golden thread information throughout a building’s lifecycle, including but not limited to building managers, architects, contractors and many others. Information from the golden thread will also need to be shared by the Accountable Person with other relevant people including residents and emergency responders.		7. Many people will need to access the golden thread to update and share golden thread information throughout a building’s lifecycle, including but not limited to building managers, architects, contractors and many others. Information from the golden thread will also need to be shared by the Accountable Person with other relevant people including residents and emergency responders.
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		+	In its third annual report, the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG), chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, said: “...we do not believe it should be necessary to prescribe or mandate exactly how the golden thread should be implemented and how organisations should manage their information. This would create a burdensome and rigid process that would not be flexible in line with the requirements of different projects and different areas of industry. It would further indicate leadership failure within the industry.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industry-safety-steering-group-third-report-on-culture-change-in-the-built-environment-industry]

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−	The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf Explanatory Notes to the Draft Building Safety Bill], published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government on 20 July 2020, ~~defines~~ the golden thread of information as: 'Fire and structural safety building information held digitally to specific standards. These standards will include requirements around robust information management and keeping the information up to date. The golden thread will ensure that those responsible for the building have the required information to manage building safety during throughout the lifecycle of the building'	+	The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/901869/Draft_Building_Safety_Bill_PART_2.pdf Explanatory Notes to the Draft Building Safety Bill], published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government on 20 July 2020, define the golden thread of information as: 'Fire and structural safety building information held digitally to specific standards. These standards will include requirements around robust information management and keeping the information up to date. The golden thread will ensure that those responsible for the building have the required information to manage building safety during throughout the lifecycle of the building'

	NB, The term 'golden thread' is also used in relation to the soft landings framework. The [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On] suggests that '...the reason for the creation of an asset and its intended business purpose, the 'golden thread', can often be lost in the construction process. GSL (Government Soft Landings) will be used to maintain this 'golden thread' and ensure its continuation into the building's operative stage.'		NB, The term 'golden thread' is also used in relation to the soft landings framework. The [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On] suggests that '...the reason for the creation of an asset and its intended business purpose, the 'golden thread', can often be lost in the construction process. GSL (Government Soft Landings) will be used to maintain this 'golden thread' and ensure its continuation into the building's operative stage.'
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	The [https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/files/cdbb_dt_navigator_with_links_11.05.2021.pdf Digital Twin Interactive Navigator] published by the Construction Innovation Hub in May 2021, states: 'The ‘Golden Thread’ of information is a digital record of building work that is passed across to future building owners, similar to a cars ‘log book’ outlining the assets history including the as-built design of the asset and the products that were used. It is a live document, held digitally that captures the digital fingerprints of people, recording their decisions providing a clear accountability trail. Therefore the Digital Twin becomes a vital part of the Golden Thread which can provide a historic, current representation of the built asset and maybe used as a vehicle to simulate future scenarios.'		The [https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/files/cdbb_dt_navigator_with_links_11.05.2021.pdf Digital Twin Interactive Navigator] published by the Construction Innovation Hub in May 2021, states: 'The ‘Golden Thread’ of information is a digital record of building work that is passed across to future building owners, similar to a cars ‘log book’ outlining the assets history including the as-built design of the asset and the products that were used. It is a live document, held digitally that captures the digital fingerprints of people, recording their decisions providing a clear accountability trail. Therefore the Digital Twin becomes a vital part of the Golden Thread which can provide a historic, current representation of the built asset and maybe used as a vehicle to simulate future scenarios.'

−	In August 2020 MHCLG convened a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) Golden Thread Working Group to define the Golden Thread.	+	In August 2020 MHCLG convened a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) Golden Thread Working Group to define the Golden Thread. In July 2021, the BRAC published a report providing greater clarity on high-level golden thread requirements including the golden thread definition and principles, and how digital standards will underpin implementation of the golden thread of information. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report]
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−	In July 2021, the ~~Building Regulations Advisory Committee (~~BRAC) published a report providing greater clarity on high-level golden thread requirements including the golden thread definition and principles, and how digital standards will underpin implementation of the golden thread of information. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report]	+

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	* Hackitt review of the building regulations and fire safety, final report.		* Hackitt review of the building regulations and fire safety, final report.
	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
		+	* How to comply with the Building Safety Case: Fire and Emergency File.
	* London Build 2020: Best Practice in Design and Build panel discussion.		* London Build 2020: Best Practice in Design and Build panel discussion.
	* Principal contractor.		* Principal contractor.

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		+	* BSI construction product identification system.
	* Building safety in Wales.		* Building safety in Wales.
	* Building Safety Regulator.		* Building Safety Regulator.

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	* Duty holder.		* Duty holder.
	* Digital twin.		* Digital twin.
		+	* Ensuring safety through sufficient fire specification.
	* Fire.		* Fire.
	* Golden Thread report published by CIOB and i3PT.		* Golden Thread report published by CIOB and i3PT.

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	The golden thread is both the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.		The golden thread is both the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.

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	1. The golden thread will hold the information that those responsible for the building require to:		1. The golden thread will hold the information that those responsible for the building require to:

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	The [https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/files/cdbb_dt_navigator_with_links_11.05.2021.pdf Digital Twin Interactive Navigator] published by the Construction Innovation Hub in May 2021, states: 'The ‘Golden Thread’ of information is a digital record of building work that is passed across to future building owners, similar to a cars ‘log book’ outlining the assets history including the as-built design of the asset and the products that were used. It is a live document, held digitally that captures the digital fingerprints of people, recording their decisions providing a clear accountability trail. Therefore the Digital Twin becomes a vital part of the Golden Thread which can provide a historic, current representation of the built asset and maybe used as a vehicle to simulate future scenarios.'		The [https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/files/cdbb_dt_navigator_with_links_11.05.2021.pdf Digital Twin Interactive Navigator] published by the Construction Innovation Hub in May 2021, states: 'The ‘Golden Thread’ of information is a digital record of building work that is passed across to future building owners, similar to a cars ‘log book’ outlining the assets history including the as-built design of the asset and the products that were used. It is a live document, held digitally that captures the digital fingerprints of people, recording their decisions providing a clear accountability trail. Therefore the Digital Twin becomes a vital part of the Golden Thread which can provide a historic, current representation of the built asset and maybe used as a vehicle to simulate future scenarios.'

−	In August 2020 MHCLG convened a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) Golden Thread Working Group to define the Golden Thread. ~~Ministerial approval in May 2021 made the below official:~~	+	In August 2020 MHCLG convened a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) Golden Thread Working Group to define the Golden Thread.

−	~~Golden Thread Definition~~:	+	In July 2021, the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) published a report providing greater clarity on high-level golden thread requirements including the golden thread definition and principles, and how digital standards will underpin implementation of the golden thread of information. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/building-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report]

−	~~Summary<br />~~	+	This gave the following definition:
−	~~The golden thread is~~ the ~~information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.~~	+

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−	# The golden thread ~~will hold~~ the information that ~~those responsible for the building require~~ to ~~identify,~~ understand~~, manage and mitigate~~ building safety risks in order to prevent or reduce the severity of the consequences of fire spread or structural collapse throughout the lifecycle of the building. The information stored in the golden thread will be reviewed and ~~managed so that~~ the ~~information retained at all times achieves this purpose.~~	+	Summary
−	~~# The golden thread covers both the information and documents and the information management processes (or~~ steps~~) used~~ to ~~support building safety. The government has defined~~ the ~~information as including all the information necessary to understand and manage risks to prevent or reduce the severity of the consequences of fire spread or structural collapse in a~~ building.	+	The golden thread is both the information that allows you to understand a building and the steps needed to keep both the building and people safe, now and in the future.
−	~~# The golden thread information should be stored as structured digital information. It will be stored, managed, maintained~~ and ~~retained in line with the golden thread principles (see annex below). The Government will specify digital standards which will provide guidance on how the principles can be met.~~	+
−	~~# The golden thread information management approach will apply through design~~, ~~construction, occupation, refurbishment~~ and ~~ongoing management of buildings. It supports the wider changes~~ in the ~~regime to promote a culture of building safety.~~	+
−	~~# Building safety should be taken to include the fire and structural safety of a building and the safety of all the people in or in the vicinity of a building (including emergency responders)~~.	+

−	~~Annex: Draft~~ golden thread ~~principles~~	+	Full definition
		+	1. The golden thread will hold the information that those responsible for the building require to:

−	~~# Accurate and Trusted:~~ the ~~dutyholder/Accountable Person/Building Safety Managers (BSM) and other relevant persons (e.g. contractors) must be able to use the golden thread to maintain and manage~~ building ~~safety. The Regulator should also be able to use this information as part of their work to assess the safety of the~~ building and ~~the operator’s safety case report, including supportive~~ evidence~~, and to hold people to account. The golden thread will be a source~~ of evidence to show how building safety risks are understood and how they are being managed on an ongoing basis. The golden thread must be accurate and trusted – it will not be used unless people trust that the ~~information in~~ the ~~golden thread is accurate and up to date . The information produced will therefore have to be accurate, structured and verified, requiring a clear change~~ control ~~process that sets out how and when information is updated and who should update and check~~ the ~~information.~~	+	* show that the building was compliant with applicable building regulations during its construction and provide evidence of meeting the requirements of the new building control route throughout the design and construction and refurbishment of a building
−	~~# Residents feeling secure in their homes: residents will be provided information from the golden thread – so that they have accurate~~ and ~~trusted information about their home. This will also support residents in holding Accountable Persons~~ and Building Safety Managers to account for building safety. A properly maintained golden thread should support accountable persons in providing residents the assurance that their building is being managed safely.	+	* identify, understand, manage and mitigate building safety risks in order to prevent or reduce the severity of the consequences of fire spread or structural collapse throughout the life cycle of a building
−	# Culture change: the golden thread will support culture change within the industry as it will require increased competence and capability, different working practices, updated processes and a focus on information management and control. The golden thread should be considered an enabler for better and more collaborative working.	+
−	~~# Single point~~ of ~~truth: the golden thread will bring all information together in~~ a single place (potentially a Common Data Environment) meaning there is always a ‘single point of truth’. It will record changes (i.e. updates to information/plans), including the reason for change, evaluation of change, date of change, and the decision-making process. This will reduce the duplication of information (email updates and multiple documents) and help drive improved accountability, responsibility and a new working culture.	+
−	~~# Secure: the golden thread must be secure, with sufficient protocols in place to protect personal information and control access to maintain the security of the~~ building ~~or residents. It should also comply with current GDPR legislation where required.~~	+
−	~~# Accountable: the golden thread will record changes (i.e. updates to information)~~, when these changes were made and by who. This will help drive improved accountability. Thenew regime is setting out clear duties for theduty holders and the Accountable Person for maintaining the golden thread information to meet the required standards. Therefore, there is accountability at every level – from the Client/Accountable Person to those designing, building or maintaining a building. This will mean that changes can more easily be tracked,and ~~this will support better~~ building safety.	+
−	~~# Understandable/ Simple~~ to ~~access (accessible)/Consistent:~~ the ~~golden thread needs to support the user in their task~~ of ~~managing building safety. The information in~~ the ~~golden thread must be clear, understandable and focused on the needs~~ of the user. It should be presented in a way that can be understood and used by users. This also should consider that users have different needs. The information should be accessible so that people can easily find the right information at the right time. This means that the information needs to be stored in a structured way (i.e. like a library) so people can easily find, update and extract the right information. The Government will set out the digital standards which will apply to the golden thread. Storing information to digital standards would mean the information is stored in a structured way. To support this dutyholders/Accountable person should where possible make sure the golden thread uses standard methods, processes and consistent terminology so that those working with multiple buildings can more easily access, understand and use the information consistently and effectively.	+
−	~~# Longevity/Durability of information: the golden thread information needs to be formatted in a way that can be easily handed over and maintained over the entire~~ life ~~time~~ of a building. In practical terms this is likely to mean that it needs to align with the rules around open source data – so that information can be handed over in the future and still be accessed. Information should be able to be shared and accessed by contractors who use different software and if the building is sold the golden thread information must be accessible to the new owner. This does not mean everything about a building and its history needs to be kept, the golden thread must be reviewed to ensure that the information within it is still relevant and useful.	+
−	# Relevant/Proportionate: preserving the golden thread does not mean everything about a building and its history needs to be kept and updated from inception to disposal. The objective of the golden thread is building safety and therefore if information is no longer relevant to building safety it does not need to be kept. The golden thread, the changes to it and processes related to it must be reviewed periodically to ensure that the information comprising it remains relevant and useful.	+

−	~~In July 2021~~, the ~~Building Regulations Advisory Committee~~ (~~BRAC~~) ~~published a report providing greater clarity on high-level~~ golden thread ~~requirements including~~ the golden thread ~~definition and~~ principles~~, and how~~ digital standards will ~~underpin implementation of~~ the golden thread of information. ~~Ref [https://www~~.~~gov~~.~~uk/government/publications/~~building~~-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report/~~building~~-regulations-advisory-committee-golden-thread-report https://www~~.~~gov~~.~~uk/government/publications/building-regulations-advisory-committee-~~golden-thread~~-report/~~building~~-regulations-advisory-committee-~~golden-thread~~-report]~~	+	2. The information stored in the golden thread will be reviewed and managed so that the information retained, at all times, achieves these purposes.
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		+	3. The golden thread covers both the information and documents and the information management processes (or steps) used to support building safety.
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		+	4. The golden thread information should be stored as structured digital information. It will be stored, managed, maintained and retained in line with the golden thread principles (see below). The government will specify digital standards which will provide guidance on how the principles can be met.
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		+	5. The golden thread information management approach will apply through design, construction, occupation, refurbishment and ongoing management of buildings. It supports the wider changes in the regime to promote a culture of building safety.
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		+	6. Building safety should be taken to include the fire and structural safety of a building and the safety of all the people in or in the vicinity of a building (including emergency responders).
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		+	7. Many people will need to access the golden thread to update and share golden thread information throughout a building’s lifecycle, including but not limited to building managers, architects, contractors and many others. Information from the golden thread will also need to be shared by the Accountable Person with other relevant people including residents and emergency responders.
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