Single Building Assessments in Scotland: Airey Miller appointed as an Authorised SBA Provider

28 Jan

Airey Miller has been appointed as an Authorised Single Building Assessment Provider in Scotland, confirmed by the Scottish Government under the Cladding Remediation Programme – Single Open Call (January 2026).

This authorisation enables Airey Miller to deliver Scottish Government-funded Single Building Assessments for eligible residential buildings across Scotland, supporting building owners, managing agents and housing providers in assessing and managing external wall fire risk.

What is a Single Building Assessment in Scotland

A Single Building Assessment (SBA) is the Scottish Government’s standardised process for assessing the fire safety risk associated with a building’s external wall system, including cladding, insulation, cavity barriers and associated construction.

The SBA specification was developed with independent fire engineers to provide a consistent, proportionate and evidence-based approach to cladding risk assessment across Scotland.

Why would you need an SBA?

The key regulatory driver is the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the “Cladding Remediation Act”), in force from 6 January 2025, which puts Single Building Assessments (SBAs) on a statutory footing as part of Scotland’s Cladding Remediation Programme.

Only assessments carried out by authorised SBA providers are eligible for Scottish Government funding under the Single Open Call.

What does an SBA include?

An SBA comprises two essential components:

Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) carried out to PAS 9980 principles (risk-based, evidence-led, proportionate).
Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) - carried out to BS 9792:2025
Single building assessment report -a single combined report for both assessments to give a holistic building assessment in order to evaluate how the external wall system performs in a fire scenario, identify any risks to life safety, and confirm whether mitigation or remediation is required.

All SBAs must be undertaken by competent, qualified professionals and reported in accordance with the Scottish Government’s SBA specification.

Why choose Airey Miller for Single Building Assessments in Scotland?

Airey Miller brings together fire engineering expertise, building safety consultancy and regulatory knowledge to support complex residential buildings throughout the UK. We have met the assurance process imposed by the Scottish Government to meet the competency requirements of the Single Building Assessment specification

As an authorised SBA provider, we can support clients in Scotland with:

Grant-funded Single Building Assessments
FRAEW and FRA assessments aligned with the SBA specification
Clear, structured reporting suitable for the Cladding Remediation Programme
Independent, evidence-led advice focused on proportionate outcomes

Our approach prioritises clarity, safety and progress, helping building owners move confidently through the assessment process and, where required, into remediation.

Supporting building owners and housing providers

We work with a wide range of stakeholders across the residential sector, including:

Private and public sector building owners
managing agents
Housing associations and registered social landlords
Developers and funders

Our experience in fire safety, external wall assessment and regulatory compliance allows us to support buildings of varying height, construction type and risk profile across Scotland.

Scottish Government funding and the Single Open Call

Scottish Government funding is available to support SBAs, but only where the assessment is carried out by an authorised provider.

By appointing Airey Miller, building owners can be confident that:

Their SBA meets national competency and reporting requirements
The assessment is eligible for funding under the Single Open Call
Outputs support timely decision-making and programme progression

Single Building Assessment specialists in Scotland

Airey Miller’s appointment strengthens our ability to support the Scottish residential sector at a critical time for building safety and cladding remediation.

If you are seeking an authorised SBA provider in Scotland, our team is well placed to support your building through a compliant, structured and proportionate assessment process.