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Part L: Photographic Evidence Management

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Part L: Photographic Evidence Management

Structured capture, management, and verification of photographic evidence for Part L compliance

Streamlining Part L compliance through structured photographic evidence.

Part L of the Building Regulations now requires robust photographic evidence to demonstrate that construction on-site aligns with the approved design and energy strategy.

MES Building Solutions provides a fully managed photographic evidence service, supporting the capture, organisation, and verification of required images throughout the build process. Our approach reduces last-minute information requests and ensures a clear, auditable record for final compliance sign-off.

We manage the entire process, from initial setup to Building Control submission, allowing site teams to focus on delivery while ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Construction professionals reviewing building plans to support site compliance and photographic evidence

Setup & Project Onboarding

Creation of development and plot-level structures within a secure evidence management platform, including team setup and permissions

Photo Capture & Upload

Simple upload of required images via mobile devices, with structured organisation aligned with Part L requirements

Ongoing Support

Continuous support for site teams, including guidance, troubleshooting, and periodic review of submitted evidence

Reporting & Submission

Structured collation of photographic evidence into Building Control-ready reports, aligned with SAP submissions and compliance sign-off

Why Photographic Evidence Matters

Under current Part L requirements, developers must clearly demonstrate that constructed details match approved designs, particularly for elements affecting energy performance.

A structured approach ensures compliance is achieved without disruption to site progress.

Thermal continuity and insulation installation

Junction detailing and airtightness measures

Installation of building services and controls

Compliance with approved construction details

Our Support Process

01

Setup & Onboarding

Configuration of the evidence platform and onboarding of site teams

02

Live Capture

Ongoing photographic uploads aligned with construction progress and key stages

03

Review & Coordination

Periodic checks to ensure completeness and compliance with requirements

04

Final Reporting

Compilation of evidence into a clear, submission-ready package for Building Control

Completed building works recorded as photographic evidence for compliance.

What the Service Covers

Alignment with as-built SAP submissions for final compliance

Structured capture of required evidence at each construction stage

Clear audit trail for Building Control approval

Reduced risk of missing or retrospective evidence

Support for developers and contractors across multiple plots

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