The Building Safety Act for Everyday Projects

Thursday 27 March - 11.00AM GMT

The Building Safety Act has introduced significant changes to the construction landscape, with new regulations designed to improve safety and accountability across all projects—not just higher-risk buildings (HRBs). All in the construction industry must understand their duties, maintain competence and ensure the compliance of their projects.

This panel discussion brings together experts from architecture, construction, and manufacturing to explore how the new building safety regime applies to everyday, non-HRB projects and processes. The session will address practical challenges faced by small and medium businesses and offer clear guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory framework.

Chaired by Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS, the webinar will provide essential insights and answer pressing questions on compliance, risk management, and project timelines.

Discussion highlights, all focused on everyday projects, will include:

• Key dutyholder roles, including Principal Designer & Principal Contractor and their responsibilities
• New Building Control approval processes and requirements 
• Common challenges and how clients, architects, contractors and manufacturers are adapting

Speakers

• Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS
• Andrew De Silva 'Das', Director & Architect at David Miller Architects
• Keri Barr, Director & Architect at Keri Barr Architects
• Iain McIlwee, CEO at Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS)
• Liam Poole, Head of Marketing at Knauf UK & Ireland