Competent. Qualified. Trusted.

Our Credentials

Howatt Consulting provides specialist fire safety, building safety, and compliance consultancy services across the UK. Our work is built upon recognised professional qualifications, industry memberships, practical experience, and a strong understanding of current Building Safety Regulator (BSR) expectations.

We support managing agents, developers, freeholders, Principal Accountable Persons, contractors, and property owners with Fire Risk Assessments, Building Safety Case Reports, Fire Strategies, BSR compliance reviews, and wider building safety consultancy — combining technical competence with practical, real-world building management experience under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Qualifications & Technical Competence

Our consultancy team holds qualifications and experience across all core service areas. We place significant emphasis on technical competence, practical experience, and clear, evidence-based reporting.

  • Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
  • Building Safety Case Reports (BSC Reports)
  • Fire safety legislation and compliance
  • Building Safety Act 2022 requirements
  • Fire strategies and means of escape
  • Asbestos surveying and management
  • Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
  • Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations

Experience Across Higher-Risk Buildings

Howatt Consulting has supported a significant number of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) across the UK. We understand the practical and operational challenges faced by dutyholders and provide proportionate, commercially realistic compliance advice.

HRB support includes

  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • Building Safety Case Reports
  • Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) readiness
  • BSR gap analysis reviews
  • Fire and structural HAZID assessments
  • Golden Thread compliance reviews
  • Fire safety and building compliance audits

Professional Memberships & Industry Recognition

Howatt Consulting maintains memberships with recognised professional bodies within the fire safety, building safety, and compliance sectors, supporting ongoing professional development and industry best practice. Our consultants maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and work in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, and industry guidance.

Institute of Fire Engineers

IFE

Institute of Fire Safety Managers

IFSM

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers

IFPO

National Fire Risk Assessors Register

NFRAR

Elmhurst Energy Accredited

EPC accreditation

Association for Project Safety

APS

Our approach

A Practical Approach to Compliance

We believe effective compliance is not achieved through generic templates or overly theoretical advice. Our focus is on delivering clear, practical, and technically robust consultancy services that support safer, better managed buildings.

Every Fire Risk Assessment and Building Safety Case Report we prepare is tailored to the individual building, supported by appropriate evidence, and aligned with current regulatory expectations.

Why clients choose Howatt Consulting

  • Extensive experience supporting Higher-Risk Buildings
  • Strong understanding of Building Safety Regulator expectations
  • Clear, concise, and evidence-based reporting
  • Practical advice focused on real-world compliance
  • Responsive and commercially aware consultancy support
  • Trusted by managing agents, developers, and property owners across the UK

Our track record

Proven Experience Across the UK

600+

Fire Risk Assessments completed

300+

Building Safety Case Reports prepared

450+

Higher-Risk Buildings supported

60+

Building Assessment Certificate submissions supported