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Join us for an insightful webinar focused on critical fire safety issues, where we'll explore essential topics including building control applications in occupied buildings, the nuances of procurement law from MEAT to MAT, and key learnings from the Grenfell Inquiry.

This session is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate complex regulatory environments, enhance safety practices, and implement effective strategies to prevent and manage fire risks in both new and existing structures. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive in safeguarding your buildings and communities.

Details:

When: Friday 25th October 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am

Key Topics

Anthony Collins: 

  • Procurement Procedures
  • Award Criteria - from MEAT to MAT
  • Transparency Regime

Building Safety Regulator: 
  • General update on how BSR’s building control function is operating
  • Common issues seen in applications and how to avoid them
  • BSR’s review of work in individual flats

Peter Apps:
  • Key conclusions of the inquiry for construction professionals
  • What the report's recommendations will mean for the sector
  • The next steps in the Grenfell Tower story

If you are unable to attend the event, please use the button below to book a recap with one of our consultants. 

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Webinar Highlights

Catch up on the latest Building Safety Act updates from our October webinar.

Josh Paulin from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) delivered an insightful presentation on the BSR’s building control functions and addressed common issues in Gateway applications.

Read our blog for a detailed Q&A and key takeaways:

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Show Me the Bodies_ How We Let Grenfell Happen
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Key Speakers

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Josh Paulin
Operational Policy Advisor, Building Safety Regulator

Josh Paulin has worked in operational policy and operational delivery for a number of years. Having originally trained as a scientist, he has worked within the NHS, in public policy for the New Zealand Government, before joining the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as an Operational Policy Advisor in 2023.  

 Within BSR he has worked on resident engagement policy for the in-occupation team, focusing on helping industry understand the new resident engagement duties introduced by the Building Safety Act. Now as a member of the building control team he helps BSR’s operational teams with interpretation of the legislation and regulations, and regularly engages with industry to help inform about expectations within the new regulator. 

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Richard Brooks
Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors 

Richard advises clients in the social housing and local government sectors on all aspects of projects, construction and energy law.  His work includes procuring large regeneration projects and other projects involving joint venture structures with multi-party funding; advising on micro-generation, decarbonisation and extensive construction projects, advising on standard and bespoke forms of professional appointment and term asset maintenance agreements. 

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Peter Apps
Journalist and Author

Pete Apps is a journalist and author covering social housing and building safety. He has spent more than 10 years at leading industry publication Inside Housing and has also written for titles including Private Eye, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, the New Statesman and the Spectator, winning several industry awards including specialist journalist of the year at the British Journalism Awards. His book, Show Me The Bodies, which covers the Grenfell Tower fire and the failures which led to it won the Orwell Prize for political writing in 2023. 

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