The DALA Group has been appointed to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) panel as an Approved FRAEW Assessor. This appointment recognises the technical competence, governance and professional standards applied across the Group and reinforces our commitment to improving building safety across the UK.
What is the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS)?
The Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) is a UK Government-backed initiative administered by Homes England. It has been established to address historic life-safety risks associated with unsafe cladding and external wall systems on residential buildings over 11 metres in height. The scheme provides funding to support the assessment and remediation of these risks, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that decisions are informed by robust and independent Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW). Only organisations that meet defined approval and competency criteria are permitted to operate on the CSS panel, ensuring a consistent and trusted standard of assessment across funded projects.
Why CSS panel appointment matters
- Appointment to the CSS panel provides confidence to stakeholders that:
- FRAEW assessments are undertaken by approved and competent assessors
- Reports are aligned with current guidance and regulatory expectations
- Outputs are recognised and accepted by funders and regulators
- Decisions relating to remediation are based on credible, defensible evidence
For building owners and managing agents, the use of a CSS-approved assessor plays a critical role in reducing risk and uncertainty within an increasingly complex building safety landscape.
A clear statement of intent For The DALA Group, inclusion on the CSS panel represents an important milestone.
From inception, the Group has focused on building a consultancy founded on competence, transparency and professional integrity. This appointment reflects that intent and reinforces our role in supporting the safe management and remediation of higher-risk residential buildings. As regulatory scrutiny and expectations continue to evolve, The DALA Group remains committed to contributing positively to the delivery of safer buildings and better outcomes for residents.
