Supporting compliance with building regulations

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The UK Building Safety Act has introduced significant changes to the construction industry, emphasising compliance, collaboration, and accountability across the design and supply chain.

In this exclusive keynote from last year’s RIBA CPD Providers Network Forum, Dieter Bentley-Gockmann, Board Director of Legal and Technical Services at EPR Architects, delivers practical, hands-on guidance to help you navigate these regulatory updates. Key takeaways from the presentation include:

• Understanding New Responsibilities: Gain clarity on the duties of designers, contractors, and manufacturers under the Building Safety Act and how these roles intersect to ensure compliance.
• Practical Compliance Strategies: Learn actionable steps to align with new regulations, including how to document decisions and meet functional requirements of the building regulations.
• Emphasising Collaboration: Discover how early and effective communication between designers, supply chains, and clients can prevent delays, reduce risks, and improve project outcomes.
• Navigating High-Risk Building Regulations: Explore the specific implications for high-risk buildings, from regulatory approvals to managing statutory change control processes.
• Engaging the Supply Chain: Understand the importance of clear, reliable product information and how manufacturers can support designers with accurate data and technical expertise.
• Driving Behavioural Change: Recognise the industry-wide shift toward accountability and proactive problem-solving.

Whether you're a designer, contractor, or product manufacturer, this session equips you with tools and strategies needed to align with new standards and deliver safer, more sustainable projects. Ready for more exclusive insights and events like this? Watch the keynote now!