Ark & ARL: Setting the gold standard for building safety and compliance in Build to Rent
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to grow at pace, attracting billions in investment and shaping the future of urban living. With that growth comes heightened scrutiny: investors, regulators, and residents alike are demanding more from operators when it comes to building safety, compliance, and competence.
That’s why Ark Workplace Risk is proud to be recognised as the gold partner for risk and compliance by the Association for Rental Living (ARL) — the leading body for the BTR sector.
A partnership that elevates standards
Our partnership with ARL is more than symbolic. It demonstrates Ark’s unique role as a trusted advisor to the BTR industry, shaping policy conversations, sharing specialist expertise, and delivering practical solutions for operators, investors, and property managers.
On 1 April 2025, Ark joined the ARL Expo where our Managing Director spoke on the Building Safety in BTR panel, offering guidance to sector leaders on how to navigate the complexities of the Building Safety Act (BSA). Later this year, we will be speaking at the ARL Annual Conference on the link between building safety and insurability, a topic of interest for many BTR investors and operators.
By contributing to these conversations, Ark ensures the BTR sector is not only compliant but ahead of the curve.
Why this matters for BTR operators
The BSA has fundamentally changed the way high-risk residential buildings are managed. For BTR organisations, this means:
- Demonstrating competence across the entire supply chain.
- Evidencing compliance through Safety Case Reports and golden thread strategies.
- Managing structural, fire, and general risk with greater rigour.
- Preparing for regulatory scrutiny where 75% of BAC applications are currently being refused.
Ark is proud to have achieved 100% BAC success across multiple clients, providing proven strategies that directly translate to BTR portfolios.
The Gold Standard in risk & compliance
To support BTR investors and operators, Ark offers:
- End-to-end Building Safety Act solutions — from gap analysis to Safety Case Report delivery.
- QUOODA®, our risk, compliance and safety management platform, delivering real-time oversight across entire portfolios.
- Competency frameworks and organisational reviews that ensure operators remain regulator-ready.
- Specialist insight through training, CPD, and thought leadership, directly aligned with ARL’s mission to raise industry standards.
This isn’t just compliance for compliance’s sake. It’s about protecting residents, reputation, and investment value in a sector that cannot afford missteps.
“Our partnership with ARL is rooted in a shared mission: raising standards and protecting people. The Build to Rent sector is at the forefront of change, and together we’re ensuring that competence, compliance and trust are not optional extras but the foundation of successful, sustainable portfolios.”
“The ARL is committed to driving professionalism and best practice across the Build to Rent sector. Ark’s expertise in risk, compliance and safety - combined with their proactive approach to competence - makes them an invaluable gold partner to our members. Their work directly supports our mission to deliver safe, trusted, and high-quality rental communities.”
Looking ahead
As the BTR sector matures, Ark will continue to work alongside ARL and its members to raise the bar on building safety, competence, and risk management. For us, partnership means more than logos on a website, it means being at the table, influencing the future of the sector, and delivering measurable impact for operators.
Because when it comes to building safety in Build to Rent, there is no room for compromise.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help safeguard your portfolio and strengthen your compliance strategy.
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