South Thames Gateway (STG) Building Control Partnership is a joint venture between three of the Thames Gateway councils, namely Gravesham, Medway and Swale, a cohesive partnership offering expertise, flexibility and professionalism in the enabling of building legislation.

Achievability, planning and pre-tender stages

The partnership's qualified building control surveyors provide early advice on projects, including fire safety, energy, access and other building regulations issues. It assists clients by reducing the likelihood of expensive abortive design work and delays in the development process. This is complemented by in-house fire officers who can assist with the enhancement of designs.

Partnership with clients

STG Building Control Partnership works with clients and designers to provide consistency and dedicated support throughout the development process across all their projects. Its surveyors have extensive experience in all types of schemes and building uses. Its services range from domestic extensions through industrial and commercial buildings to new dwellings, multi-storey apartments and large mixed-use developments.

Increasingly, building control is linked to sustainability and environmental requirements. STG Building Control surveyors' in-depth knowledge of sustainability and energy-saving issues means they can provide a comprehensive service for clients, designers and developers.

Visit www.stgbc.org.uk for further information and to download application forms.