Building Safety Seminar 2024

Join us for an informative afternoon focused on the latest developments in building safety and the implementation of the new regime for Higher Risk buildings. This event will provide a platform for members to share best practices, insights and experiences as we navigate this critical agenda together.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about current news and updates in the field, fostering a sense of community and support among professionals facing these challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, enhance your understanding and collaborate on building safety initiatives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule: 

1 pm to 1.30 pm Welcoming Lunch & Networking 

1.30 pm - 2.40 pm – Chair - Katherine Metcalfe, Chair of the BPF Building Safety Sounding Board and Pinsent Mason 

1.30 - 1.35 pm - Introduction – Katherine Metcalfe and speaker from Shoosmiths as host 

1.35 - 2 pm - Resident engagement strategies – approaches being taken – Peter Clark from Ark Risk Consultants and Charles Seifert from Inside the Box Advisory

2pm - 2.15 pm - Definitions and the challenges they pose – Richard Symonds from Shoosmiths

2.15 - 2.40 pm - Building safety cases - challenges/frustrations - Al Beevers from Related Argent

2.40pm to 3.05 pm - Break

3.05 - 4.30 pm – Chair – Ian Fletcher, BPF 

3.05 pm - 3.30 - Project gateways – learning from experience – Kevin McHugh from Greystar 

3.30 pm - 3.55 pm - Experiences of existing building certification – Simon Latson from JLL and Andy Sharpe from Grosvenor

3.55 pm - 4.25 pm -  Innovation – How to do things differently – Mike Deevy from Arup,  Sian Metcalfe from Property Inspect and  Will Gage from Building Passport 

4.25 pm - 4.30 pm - Closing remarks – BPF/Shoosmiths 

4.30pm to 5.30pm - Networking

For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk