McLaren Construction has been officially awarded Champion Status by Building a Safer Future (BSF). This accreditation follows a comprehensive two-stage assessment designed to identify organisations that exhibit exceptional leadership and a deep-rooted commitment to improving building safety standards within the UK construction industry.

The BSF framework was established following the recommendations of the Hackitt Review and the Grenfell Tower tragedy. It evaluates companies across 39 high-standard areas, including risk governance, fire safety management, information management, and the assurance of competence across the supply chain.

During a recent period of significant growth, McLaren's senior leadership integrated the BSF assessment criteria into a wider organisational redesign. This strategic move was aimed at strengthening governance processes and management systems to ensure a transparent and consistent approach to building safety across all sectors, including residential and commercial projects.

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As part of the certification process, BSF conducted Leadership and Culture surveys. McLaren achieved above-average scores, with staff describing an open and healthy professional environment. The results particularly highlighted the senior leadership's clear intent and the effectiveness of the company's strategy in embedding safety protocols at every level of the business.

Paul Heather, Group Chief Executive at McLaren Construction, said: "Becoming a BSF Champion has given us clear, independent confirmation that the systems we have established are effective. The BSF process has helped us to design business and project management systems that embed building safety in all our projects, not just residential.

"For our customers and partners this recognition provides welcome reassurance that we have both the systems and the culture to deliver safer projects across the board."

Steve Elliott, Chair of Building a Safer Future, commented: "McLaren's achievement reflects a clear commitment to rigorous external scrutiny. Throughout the assessment, their proactive approach stood out, demonstrating assurance in their strengths and a constructive openness to further development.

"This commitment to engaging with independent feedback supports sector‑wide progress and offers a strong example for organisations focused on advancing building safety."

With over 1,100 employees operating across five UK divisions, McLaren has utilised the BSF Champion programme to benchmark its performance against the sector's highest expectations. The non-profit BSF organisation continues to lead the drive for cultural change across the built environment, encouraging companies to develop continuous improvement plans that prioritise the delivery of safer buildings.