Building Safety Act in practice

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Curriculum

Learning objectives

Course Curriculum

Setting the scene

Introduction

02:55
Setting the scene

10:42
What’s changed

02:44
What’s a higher-risk building (HRB)?

02:33
Route to compliance for HRBs and non HRBs

07:49
Compliance vs RIBA work stages

02:18

Procurement and programme

The profession of architecture

Confusion

Faculty

The key aspects of the Building Safety Act and its industry impact
The Gateway process and its role in project compliance
Challenges architects face with product availability, ventilation, and fire regulations
The definition of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and their additional compliance requirements
Procurement strategies, including the benefits of collaborative processes and two-stage tendering
The expanded responsibilities of architects as Principal Designers (PDs) in ensuring project compliance
The importance of clear communication and detailed documentation for regulatory adherence

About this module

This module provides an overview of the evolving Building Safety Act and its impact on the construction industry, with a focus on the role of Principal Designer. It covers key regulatory changes and the Gateway process, and explores the challenges practitioners face with compliance. Participants will examine the need for industry collaboration, clear communication, and proactive planning to navigate new safety requirements, particularly for Higher-Risk Buildings.

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Building Safety Act in practice

Course Curriculum

Setting the scene

Introduction

Setting the scene

What’s changed

What’s a higher-risk building (HRB)?

Route to compliance for HRBs and non HRBs

Compliance vs RIBA work stages

Procurement and programme

Procurement and programme

How to design for compliance

What might happen with trades?

The profession of architecture

Changes in the architecture profession

What are contractors saying?

Confusion

Areas of confusion

Principal Designer and competence

Faculty

Neal Morgan-Collins, Director Scott Brownrigg, Lead for Design Delivery Unit

By the end of this module you will be able to understand: