Fire Safety Conference 2024

Day 1: 15/10/2024 | 08:30 - 13:00 (BST)

Day 2: 16/10/2024 | 08:30 - 13:00 (BST)

Overview

The fire safety agenda in the UK continues to be of critical importance for surveying professionals.  Constant changes to government policy, regulatory updates and new guidance make it more important than ever for those working in the built environment to come together to pause, reflect and take stock of how regulations and ways of working are evolving each year, whilst also looking forward and preparing for what is to come.

This multi-faceted conference will address the main questions professionals are asking, covering the latest regulations and the creation of new roles and responsibilities, as well as the importance of reporting and the most recent updates in fire hazards. You will leave this event with the crucial knowledge helping you maintain fire safety within the built environment.

Key topics covered include:

• An interactive Q&A session into the Grenfell Report - gain valuable insights and the opportunity to raise key questions.
  
• Understanding the latest regulations and standards: Gain insights into the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and PAS 9980, and learn about the current status of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Staying informed on design and safety updates: Receive the latest updates on the Principal Designer role, BS9991, and fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
• Enhancing competency: Stay current with competency updates, including developments in construction products.
• Fire safety of PV installations: Explore the risks and hazards associated with these technologies.
  
• Implementing the Golden Thread: Access the latest guidance on the Golden Thread and Fire Safety documentation to ensure compliance and best practices.

Learning outcomes

Featured Speakers

• Jaspal Virdee-Dhanjal BSc (Hons), FRICS, PGC, CMS, Chartered Building Control Surveyor
• Nicholas Maclean OBE RD BSc FRICS IRRV, Senior Vice-President, RICS
• David McCullogh FRICS PPIBC, Fire Compliance Manager, Balfour Beatty and Chair of the Fire Safety Working Group, RICS
• Daniel Minshull, Head of Fire and Rescue Analysis, Home Office
• Matthew Armer, Head of Fire Risk Assessment Policy and Practice, Home Office
• Nick Coombe MBE EngTech FIFireE FIFSM, Head of Service Support, London Fire Brigade
• Phil Southgate BSc (Hons) FRICS, C. Build E, FCABE, Director, Norder
• Mike Ward BSc (Hons), FRICS, C.Build E FCABE, FAPM, MICWCI, MCIOB, CMgr FCMI, CEnv, Senior Technical Quality Manager, ISG
• Hanna Clarke, Digital and Policy Manager, Construction Products Association
• Alan McAulay MRICS BSc(HONS), Director, Scottish Building Standards Hub
• Derek Kennedy, Director of Office for Building Safety, Department for Communities in Northern Ireland.
• Steve Pomeroy BA MA MPA, Head of Fire Services, Welsh Government
• James Lane BEng (Hons), CEng, FIFireE, Director of Fire Engineering, Wintech Group
• Carys Rowland, Head of Professional Standards, RICS
• Dr David Crowder, Partner, DCCH Experts LLP
• Alison Phillips BSc (Hons) FIIRSM MIFSM, Head of Fire Safety Risk Management, Ocado Group
• Benjamin Ralph, Director, Hollis
• Janice Tam, Technical Director, HKA
• Jon Bird, Technical Director, HKA

Testimonials from 2023's Conference