Ensuring compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations can be a complex and time consuming process for housebuilders, requiring detailed photographic evidence to demonstrate energy efficiency measures. Missing or incorrect documentation can lead to project delays, compliance issues, and additional admin burdens.
The Galaxy Technical Services (GTS) App is a user friendly solution designed to simplify this process. With an intuitive interface, it allows builders to effortlessly capture, upload, and manage photographic evidence throughout construction.
The app ensures compliance by providing clear guidelines, real-time approvals, and an automated PDF compliance report for Building Control sign-off—saving time, reducing errors, and streamlining project management.
The GTS App makes capturing and uploading compliance photos effortless. Users can take photos directly from their device or upload existing images, ensuring all required evidence is recorded accurately.
Built-in example images provide clear guidance on what each photograph should include, reducing the risk of errors. For added verification, live photos are automatically geo-tagged with location, date, and time, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Projects Dashboard in the GTS App provides a clear overview of all assigned plots and developments, keeping everything organised in one place. Users can easily access detailed project information, including uploaded documents and specific compliance requirements for each plot.
Real-time updates ensure that teams stay informed on project status, evidence submissions, and any necessary approvals or rejections, helping to streamline the compliance process and avoid delays.
Getting started with the GTS App is quick and secure, with a simple login process and password setup. The intuitive interface allows for easy navigation through the Projects Dashboard and User Account settings, ensuring users can access the information they need without hassle.
If support is ever required, users can directly contact Galaxy Technical Services through the app, making it easy to get assistance and keep projects moving smoothly.
The GTS App offers flexibility in how you upload compliance photos, ensuring every image meets regulatory requirements. You can take a live photo directly within the app, which is automatically geo-tagged with the location, date, and time for verification.
Alternatively, if you need to upload an existing photo from your gallery, you can manually enter the location details to ensure accuracy. To make the process even easier, built-in example images provide clear guidance on what each submission should capture, reducing errors and helping builders stay compliant with Part L regulations.
Once photos are uploaded, the GTS team carefully reviews each image to ensure it meets Part L compliance requirements. Approved photos are instantly marked with a green tick, confirming they have been accepted. If a photo does not meet the necessary criteria, it will be marked with a red cross, and users will receive an automated email alert notifying them of the rejection. This allows for quick resubmission, ensuring that all compliance evidence is correct and avoiding unnecessary delays in the approval process.
Once all required photos have been approved, the GTS App automatically compiles them into a PDF compliance report. This report is essential for the BREL sign-off and EPC lodgement, ensuring the project meets Part L requirements. It also serves as a key document for Building Control approval and is included in the homeowner handover pack, providing a clear record of compliance for future reference.
Once a plot is fully completed and all compliance requirements are met, it is automatically archived within the GTS App. However, archived plots remain accessible at any time, ensuring that users can retrieve important documents and photographic evidence when needed.
A simple toggle on the Projects Dashboard allows users to switch between viewing in-progress and completed projects, making it easy to manage multiple developments efficiently.
The GTS App is designed to make Part L compliance faster, easier, and more efficient. By eliminating paperwork and manual tracking, it saves valuable time for housebuilders and site teams. The structured submission process reduces errors, ensuring that all photographic evidence meets compliance standards on the first attempt.
With clear documentation readily available, the app enhances transparency for Building Control and homeowners. Best of all, it’s completely free to use if you’re a Galaxy Technical Services customer utilising our SAP offering. Designed with an intuitive interface and backed by dedicated support, it makes compliance management effortless.
Simplify Part L compliance with the GTS App—your all-in-one solution for managing photographic evidence and project documentation. Get started now by downloading the app for free:
