On the journey to competence
Acorn Aluminium is taking a transparent and proactive approach to competency under the Building Safety Act, openly sharing its progress as part of a continuous journey rather than a one-off achievement.
Acorn Aluminium is taking a transparent and proactive approach to competency under the Building Safety Act, openly sharing its progress as part of a continuous journey rather than a one-off achievement.
While the Building Safety Act (BSA) applies exclusively to England, Acorn Aluminium continues to uphold the same exacting standards of safety, compliance and competency across all its projects, including those outside of the Act’s jurisdiction.
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed by Caddick Construction to deliver a full façade package for the landmark Stone Yard development in Birmingham, a multi-million-pound mixed-use regeneration scheme bringing new homes, retail, and leisure spaces to the heart of the city’s Digbeth district.
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed by McAleer & Rushe to deliver a full façade package for the landmark India Street development in Glasgow, a multi-million-pound mixed-use project being developed for long-term client Vita Group, following the successful partnership on Gough Street.
As the Building Safety Act puts increased emphasis on accountability at every stage of the construction supply chain, Acorn Aluminium continues to invest in its people with competency-led workforce training.
Acorn Aluminium has played a key role in the successful delivery of one of Manchester’s most ambitious net zero carbon office schemes.
HG Construction has appointed Acorn Aluminium to deliver aluminium curtain walling and window systems for a new Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development at Bristol Road, Birmingham.
Acorn Aluminium reports that the installation of fenestration, as part of phase three of the Tritax Symmetry development at Symmetry Park, Biggleswade, is progressing well.
Installation of windows, doors, and curtain walling systems by Acorn Aluminium for United Living’s landmark high-rise residential development on Tariff Street, Manchester, is progressing well, more than 30 weeks on from the start of the programme

The Building Safety Act redefines how Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) are procured, designed, and delivered. Acorn Aluminium is demonstrating its ability to fully align with these new requirements and maintain its vital role in the competent delivery of HRB work.