Building Safety Act: A Change in Construction Culture

 

PBC held a seminar on Thursday, 20th June 2024, at Myo, St. Pauls, offering an opportunity to network and gain a better understanding of the regulatory changes arising from the Building Safety Act from Simon Garrard, MRICS, Head of Building Safety and Compliance at Project and Building Consultancy.

Understanding the legal and regulatory framework in the built environment is crucial for construction professionals in the UK. The introduction of the Building Safety Act represents the biggest ‘shake-up’ the industry has seen in a generation. The Building Safety Act and the secondary legislation introduced since has far and wide-reaching implications for all facets of the built environment. A common misconception is that The Building Safety Act only applies to “residential property” or “buildings over 18m” however, this is not correct. It is incumbent upon all UK Construction Professionals to understand the far-reaching scope of this important legislation.

The Building Safety Act and the secondary legislation that followed it mandate a significant change in construction culture, defining clear project roles, clear design responsibilities, and a clear process for regulatory oversight. The seminar discussed this culture change and provided an overview of how project delivery should have a Building Safety ethos at the core of its design and construction phases.

Key topics include:
• The legislative changes affecting all building projects.
• Some lesser-known provisions of The Building Safety Act.
• The new duty holder regime and the role of the ‘Client’.
• Team management and compliance expectations for all project types.
• Compliance and evidence “at the core”.
• Exclusions from The Building Safety Act for higher-risk buildings.
• General industry update.
• The future of The Building Safety Act.

How Our Team Can Support You

• PBC can provide the role of Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to support project delivery for both higher-risk and non-higher-risk buildings.
• PBC can provide advice and audits on project compliance for both higher-risk and non-higher-risk building projects.
• Our project management and contract administration teams work closely with our Building Safety and Compliance department to deliver project compliance even when we are not acting as Principal Designer.

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