For housing associations and social landlords, compliance is about more than ticking a box, it’s about safeguarding lives, protecting communities, and meeting some of the most stringent regulatory demands in the built environment. From the Building Safety Act to ongoing changes in fire and structural safety legislation, the pressure to demonstrate competence, transparency, and resident engagement has never been greater.

Ark Workplace Risk is the trusted partner to leading housing associations, ALMOs, and social housing providers across the UK. We deliver end-to-end risk, compliance, and safety management solutions that support safer homes, stronger governance, and improved resident confidence.

We understand the housing sector challenges you face:

  • Meeting Building Safety Act obligations — Safety Case Reports, BAC submissions, and golden thread requirements.
  • Balancing compliance with budgetary pressures and value-for-money obligations.
  • Engaging residents effectively in safety decisions while meeting statutory Resident Engagement Strategy requirements.
  • Managing competency across large, varied workforces and contractor supply chains.
  • Mitigating reputational risk in a highly scrutinised sector.
How Ark helps housing associations

Whether you’re a Compliance Director, Health & Safety Director, Property Services Leader or Resident Safety Lead, Ark ensures your housing stock remains safe, compliant, and regulator-ready.

We provide:

  • Building Safety Act solutions – gap analysis, Safety Case creation, BAC readiness, and Resident Engagement Strategies.
  • Comprehensive risk assessments ns – fire, structural, general, asbestos, legionella.
  • Competence management frameworks ns – ensuring all staff and contractors meet your operational and regulatory standards.
  • Digital compliance oversight with QUOODA®ns – real-time visibility and golden thread integration across your portfolio
  • Resident engagement ns – helping you communicate compliance progress and safety initiatives clearly.

“The team at Ark is incredibly responsive, reactive and proactive. QUOODA® records everything we need, is easy to manipulate and helps us maintain the golden thread and manage risks effectively.”

-Anthony Atkinson ,Estates Director, Telford Homes

Proven results in housing compliance:

  • Reduced compliance administration time by up to 40% with QUOODA®.
  • Improved resident engagement scores through transparent, regulator-aligned communication strategies.
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Need Support with Building Safety or Compliance?

From Safety Case Reports to digital solutions like QUOODA®, Ark is the trusted partner for property owners, managers, and developers. Talk to our experts today and take the next step with confidence.