Last night at the prestigious Building Innovation Awards, Operance proudly took home the Best Health & Safety Innovation award for our groundbreaking Golden Thread platform. This award marks a significant achievement for us, but more importantly, it showcases how the construction industry is transforming safety management and embracing innovation to create safer, more efficient buildings.

We were also honoured to be finalists in the Best Digital Transformation category. This recognition is a testament to the strides our team has made in revolutionising the way the construction industry manages critical building information.

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Our winning submission in the Best Health & Safety Innovation category was based on Operance’s Golden Thread Solution, a pioneering platform purpose-built to transform fire and structural safety management. In the construction industry, where safety is paramount, our platform addresses the long-standing issues of fragmented and outdated paper-based Operation & Maintenance (O&M) practices.

By offering a centralised, digital repository for all building safety information, Operance ensures that fire safety data is easily accessible, editable, and shareable in real-time. Whether it’s regulatory requirements, fire safety measures, or maintenance history, everything can be found and updated at the click of a button, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.

Our Golden Thread platform is interactive and dynamic, enabling seamless collaboration across the supply chain, from building safety managers and contractors to residents and emergency services. Using cutting-edge technologies like blockchain to create an immutable audit trail, we ensure that every action and decision is transparent and accountable, revolutionising fire safety management across the industry.

Operance has its roots deeply embedded in the construction industry. Through close collaboration with experts, regulators, and stakeholders, we’ve designed a platform that directly addresses the pain points of traditional O&M practices. With stringent new regulations in place, building owners and operators now need a tool that makes compliance not just easier but more intuitive.

From bespoke data templates that ensure consistent, high-quality fire safety information to automation features that save time and reduce costs, Operance is helping construction companies and building owners manage safety more effectively than ever before.

Our platform offers significant benefits in terms of quality, time savings, and cost reduction. Automating manual processes has been a game-changer, enabling faster decision-making and eliminating errors that come with manual data entry. Our bespoke templates ensure that every piece of information is accurate and up to date, and our digital platform eliminates the cost of printing and distributing paper-based manuals.

Thanks to these innovations, Operance has not only revolutionised fire safety management but also saved building operators up to 25% on building information creation expenses.

Success for us isn’t just about awards, it’s about the real-world impact our platform has had. Our user base doubled in the last year, and we were proud to have been recognised at the Housing Digital Awards prior to last night’s success. By centralising fire safety information and enhancing collaboration across the industry, we’re making a tangible difference in building safety.

In the Best Digital Transformation category, we were recognised for our Operance platform, built to address one of the most critical issues in the construction industry: poor building information. From the start, we envisioned a tool that would help manage building information effectively for both legacy and new buildings, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations.

Our platform uses machine learning and blockchain technology to automate processes, provide real-time updates, and ensure that all building safety information is centralised, smart, and accessible. This digital transformation has not only improved the way data is managed but has also fostered collaboration across project teams and the wider supply chain.

As we reflect on last night’s success, it’s clear that the UK’s #PropTech and #ConTech scene is making huge strides. We should no longer be talking about productivity challenges outlined in McKinsey reports from nearly a decade ago; instead, it’s time to change the narrative and show the world just how innovative the construction and property industry truly is!

The Building Innovation Awards are proof that our sector is evolving. Together, we are fighting back against outdated perceptions, and through collaboration and cutting-edge technology, we’re paving the way for a more productive, efficient, and safer future. The progress we’ve seen over the past few years has been extraordinary, and the future looks brighter than ever.

A special thank you to the UKBE team for hosting such an incredible event! We’re grateful to Joe Broun, Gillian Ashworth, Charlie Robertson, and the entire team for making the Building Innovation Awards a night to remember. Not only do they put on a spectacular event, but they also play a vital role in the industry through their outstanding work with publications like Housing Digital and Build In Digital. Your dedication to shining a light on the best in the industry does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to support innovation and growth.

At Operance, we’re more motivated than ever to continue driving change in the construction industry. Our mission is simple: to help create safer, smarter buildings through innovation, collaboration, and technology. Winning the Best Health & Safety Innovation award is a milestone for us, but it’s only the beginning.

We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to revolutionise the way building information is managed. Visit our website to learn more about how Operance can help your organisation meet today’s safety and compliance challenges head-on. Together, we can create safer spaces for everyone.

As we celebrate our win for Best Health & Safety Innovation, we’re also committed to helping the industry tackle the growing complexity of building regulations. If you found our platform’s role in enhancing fire safety management insightful, we invite you to check out our latest article: “The Ultimate Guide to: Building Regulations Compliance Statements (BRCS)“ by our co-founder, Scott Pilgrim.

In this comprehensive guide, Scott breaks down everything you need to know about navigating the Building Safety Act 2022 and preparing a compliant BRCS for Higher-Risk Buildings. With practical tips and expert insights, this guide is an essential resource for ensuring your projects meet safety and legal standards without delays.

Read the full article here and learn how to streamline your compliance processes: The Ultimate Guide to: Building Regulations Compliance Statements.

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