Building Safety Act: Compliance, Risk & Accountability

Building Safety Act responsibilities are not limited to large-scale developments. This session will focus on what practical compliance looks like for SMEs and smaller projects, including common risk areas and competency requirements. 

Choosing the right contract framework remains a key decision for successful project delivery. This session will compare NEC and JCT approaches across areas including collaboration, risk management and dispute avoidance.

The Building Safety Act has significantly increased expectations around fire safety, structural safety and duty holder accountability. This session will explore how responsibilities are being interpreted across design, construction and occupation.

The planning and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, creating new challenges for developers, contractors and consultants. This session will provide an overview of the latest planning reforms, gateway approval issues and emerging case law impacting construction projects.  

Temporary works and CDM responsibilities remain critical areas of risk across construction projects of all sizes. This session will explore how businesses can improve competence, communication and planning to reduce operational risk on live sites.  

As Building Safety Act enforcement continues to evolve, organisations across the construction sector are facing growing scrutiny around competence, compliance and accountability. This session will explore how enforcement activity is shaping project delivery, procurement and organisational risk management.