About Us
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Trading for over seven years now, Gateway Building Control have a secure foothold
in the industry, providing an expert Building Control service throughout East Anglia.
Well over 1000 projects managed from our office on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds.
About Gateway Building Control
The Company
On 6th April 2024 Gateway Building Control transitioned from governance by CICAIR to the newly formed Building Safety Regulations under the HSE . From being an Approved Inspector to a Registered Building Control Approver.
Registered building control approvers are companies authorised under the Building Act 1984 to carry out building cont
On 6th April 2024 Gateway Building Control transitioned from governance by CICAIR to the newly formed Building Safety Regulations under the HSE . From being an Approved Inspector to a Registered Building Control Approver.
Registered building control approvers are companies authorised under the Building Act 1984 to carry out building control work in England and Wales. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is the body responsible for deciding all applications for registered building control approver status in England.
Our Surveyors
At Gateway Building Control, our surveyors are assessed by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. The Scheme is approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to certify individuals for registration as a Building Inspector as required under the Building Safety Act 2022. CBICAS is also an Engineering Council approved standard a
At Gateway Building Control, our surveyors are assessed by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. The Scheme is approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to certify individuals for registration as a Building Inspector as required under the Building Safety Act 2022. CBICAS is also an Engineering Council approved standard and successful assessment at Class 2, 3 or 4 will entitle CABE Members to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Gateway Building Control & RSA Geotechnics Combined CPD
September 2019 - Gateway Building Control and RSA Geotechnics combined to provide a CPD Session for Structural Engineers and Designers covering ground investigation, geotechnical engineering and foundation design. The event was the first CDP Session that Gateway Building Control have hosted and it proved to be a very successful event, wel
September 2019 - Gateway Building Control and RSA Geotechnics combined to provide a CPD Session for Structural Engineers and Designers covering ground investigation, geotechnical engineering and foundation design. The event was the first CDP Session that Gateway Building Control have hosted and it proved to be a very successful event, well attended by such people as Morrish Structural Engineers, Brown & Scarlet Architects and Donani Design. Gateway Hope to host many more events and would be pleased to hear from anyone either wishing to attend or provide a presentation. Gateway would like to give special thanks to RSA and attendees, together with Thurston Rugby Club for the venue and Denise from Country Catering.
Please contact Dominic Stott for further information.
30th June 2018 - Charity Walk
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
One of the hotted days of the year when Mike, Dominic and Robert took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Completing 25 miles over Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, Yorkshires three tallest peaks in 11 hours 15 minutes.
Together with guys from John Cutmore Builds, they managed to raise nearly £3000 for Diabetes UK.
The route wasn't without its challenges, but all the Gateway Building Control guys rose to the occasion and completed the course in under the desired 12 hours.
Dispite the blisters and cramp the event was thoroughly enjoyed and we are currently considering other charities and a challenge for next year.
April 2018
Gateway Building Control Welcomes New Surveyor
Gateway Building Control are very pleased to announce a new surveyor to the team; Dominic Stott.
Dominic joins us with over 10 years construction experience as a bricklayer/site manager with a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc Hons) in Construction Management.
We consider ourselves very fortunate to have employed an experienced and enthusiastic team member.
Dominic will be undertaking 3 month intensive 1-to-1 on the job training before doing site inspections on his own. Dominic has also obtained Associate membership with CABE, in his first weeks employment with a view to gaining full membership when experienced.
If you are interested in a career at Gateway Building Control, or work experience, please contact us.
April 2018 - Forum for the Built Environment
Robert Donaghy Joins FBE
Following February's presentation to the Forum for the Built Environment, Robert was invited to join the fbe and gratefully accepted. The fbe is the leading independent built environment networking organisation.
By focusing on the built environment rather than just the property sector they bring together a wide variety of professionals.
Today they have over 1000 members nationwide from a wide variety of backgrounds - multinational construction companies, cost consultants, architects and designers, property developers, engineers, planners and consultants, legal & financial specialists and other service professionals.
Grenfell Fire Presentation to fbe
7th February 2018 - Robert Donaghy provides presentation to the Forum for the Built Environment
Robert was invited by the fbe to give a presentation on the fire regulations following the Grenfell Fire Disaster in June 2017
He provided an introduction and overview to the event itself, detailed what we know so far and discussed the police investigation with regards to corporate manslaughter offences. He also discussed the enquiry and lessons learnt so far. The scale of the problem, as in other buildings with ‘unsafe’ cladding and what the future holds.
Robert provided as up to date review as possible on this ever changing subject. Hopefully we will be invited back to provide a follow-up presentation on developments from the Inquiry and Hackitt Review.
If you are interested in organising an in-house seminar or CDP event and would like us to assist please contact Robert
November 2017 - Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Company Partner
Gateway Building Control have successfully joined CABE as a Company Partner. Joining the ranks of long established and highly respected companies, such as, LABC, Premier Guarantee, AEDIS and Butler & Young.
We are very proud of our CABE Partnership and the CABE Royal Charter is a benchmark of excellence setting the highest standard within Construction.
By joining the scheme we demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and competency and will promote excellence by:
- Developing Professionals and addressing the shortage of talent within the industry
- Sharing Knowledge and ensuring continued professional development at an organisational level
- Raising Standards through sharing best practice and ethical working practices at an organisational level.
Historic Homes Event
Period Homes at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds
On Sunday 20th August 2017 Gateway Building Control will be having a stand at what is billed as the largest gathering of period home owners, enthusiasts and specialists in the Eastern Region.
An opportunity will be provided for individuals to book a 15 minute free consultation.
Entry to the event is free and a welcome pack will be available from the Richard Green Stand.
For more information please click here; www.therichardgreenperiodhomesevent.co.uk
Ricky Paterson C.Build E MCABE
July 2017
Following a successful submission of a technical report and professional interview with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, we are proud to announce Ricky Paterson has achieved the much deserved Chartered Building Engineer Status.
This demonstrates Ricky's professional standing and level of competence that our clients and fellow professionals can rely on.
ISO 9001 Certification
July 2016
We are pleased to announce that within 18 months of trading, Gateway Building Control has been awarded ISO:9001 Accreditation from British Standards Institute (BSI). This is a remarkable achievement for such a young company and demonstrates our exceptional quality of service, customer focus and compliance. This internationally adopted Certification is recognised as the global benchmark for quality management systems.
In 2015 we established this company with a view of improving industry standards and offering customers a higher level of service, it is now our intention to maintain and continuously improve service provision whilst continuing to be financially competitive.
Training Affiliate
July 2016
Gateway Building Control is now a registered training affiliate of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. For more informaiton please follow the link to the CABE website; https://www.cbuilde.com/membership/membership-grades/training-affiliate/current-training-affiliate/
New Team Members
March 2016
Mike, Leigh & Robert welcome new staff to Gateway Building Control. Janette Stevens joined the team in February and is assisting Leigh with administration. Janette has over 10 Years experience of working within a Local Authority Planning Department, whilst Mikey has joined as a trainee Building Control Surveyor following the completion of a Business Studies course at West Suffolk College.
CPD
November 2015
We all at Gateway Building Control undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and last night we had the pleasure of attending a seminar in Ipswich by Alan Creasey of QR Consultancy.
On occasions CPD events can be less than informative with trade companies trying to persuade that their product is more superior, this wasn't the case
We all at Gateway Building Control undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and last night we had the pleasure of attending a seminar in Ipswich by Alan Creasey of QR Consultancy.
On occasions CPD events can be less than informative with trade companies trying to persuade that their product is more superior, this wasn't the case last night.
Alan clearly is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable on the subject of historic buildings. We enjoyed the event thoroughly and highly recommend anyone interested in arranging CPD or training events on the subject of conservation and heritage to look no further and contact Alan.
Publication
July 2015
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) selected Gateway Building Control Director - Robert Donaghy, for their Spotlight article in Building Engineer Magazine for the August 2015 Edition.
CABE have very strong links with the Building Control sector and are doing a honourable job of raising the profile of Building Control and industry standards.