From Compliance to Confidence: Mastering the Building Safety Act

RIBA West Midlands invites small and emerging architecture practices to a practical, hands-on workshop on the Building Safety Act.
The Building Safety Act represents a major shift in how buildings are designed, managed, and maintained, and complying with its requirements can be complex, especially for smaller practices with limited resources. This workshop is designed to cut through the complexity and provide clear, actionable guidance so you can implement compliance effectively, without slowing down your projects.
What this workshop will deliver:

• Clear, step-by-step guidance on the key compliance requirements of the Building Safety Act, tailored to SMEs
• Practical case studies demonstrating how the regulations apply to real projects, highlighting common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Interactive exercises to help you embed new practices into your workflow
• Expert Q&A sessions where our speakers address your specific challenges and questions
• Networking opportunities with peers from other small practices, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration
  

Meet the Experts:

• Dave Vanderson, Principal Director – Weedon Architects
• Phillip Lee, Associate Director - AHR
• Stuart Curran, Principal Director – Weedon Architects
• Marina Georgieva, ADP Architecture
  

Why Attend:
For small and emerging practices, staying compliant with the Building Safety Act is essential, but often challenging. This workshop equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to ensure your projects meet the highest safety standards while remaining practical and achievable.
By attending, you will:

• Understand exactly what the Act requires and how it applies to your practice
• Learn practical strategies for implementing compliance without disrupting workflows
• Gain confidence to advise clients and teams on building safety matters
• Connect with industry experts and fellow practitioners tackling the same challenges

Special thanks to our sponsor: Domus Group
Spaces are limited – secure your place today and take a proactive step toward mastering building safety in your practice.
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