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SafeThread vs Shared Drives & Email

Building safety information is often spread across shared drives, email threads and contractor portals. Under the Building Safety Act, accountable persons need that information to be accurate, current and easy to find. Here is how SafeThread compares.

Side by side

Golden Thread informationShared drives & email: Spread across folders, inboxes and contractors’ systems.SafeThread: Held in one structured record for each building.
Version historyShared drives & email: Hard to prove which document was current at a given time.SafeThread: Changes are recorded with who made them and when.
Inspections and actionsShared drives & email: Tracked in spreadsheets or email chains.SafeThread: Scheduled, assigned and followed up with reminders.
Resident concernsShared drives & email: Arrive by email or phone and can be hard to track.SafeThread: Captured through a resident portal and logged for follow-up.
Sharing with othersShared drives & email: Files emailed back and forth, with copies multiplying.SafeThread: Controlled access for the people who need it.
Cost to startShared drives & email: Low, as you probably already have the tools.SafeThread: A monthly subscription, with a 14-day free trial.

Signs it is time to switch

  • You manage higher-risk or multi-occupied residential buildings.
  • Finding the latest fire strategy or inspection record takes too long.
  • You rely on contractors to hold key safety information.
  • You need a clear record of who changed what, and when.

When you may not need to

If you manage a single low-rise building with very little documentation, a well-organised shared drive may meet your needs for now.

Learn more about SafeThread

Questions

Does SafeThread make us compliant with the Building Safety Act?

Compliance depends on your processes and duties as a whole. SafeThread is designed to support the record-keeping the Act expects, but it does not guarantee compliance.

Can we upload our existing documents?

Yes. Existing drawings, strategies and certificates can be uploaded and organised by building.

Can I try it first?

Yes. SafeThread has a 14-day free trial.

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