Join us for a thought-provoking session on the Health, Safety & Wellbeing challenges within the Built Environment
This webinar will focus on the current state of the nation in the sector, addressing how the industry is responding to safety concerns post-Grenfell by delivering safer buildings. We will also cover key initiatives like the Competence for Construction Products and the BSR Competent Persons Scheme, all aimed at creating a safer, more competent workforce.
Why attend:
- Gain insights into the latest standards and developments that affect health, safety, and wellbeing in construction.
- Hear from industry leaders on how to address safety challenges.
- Connect with a network of professionals committed to advancing safety in the Built Environment.
Webinar details:
Date: Thursday, 5 December 2024
Time: 09:15am - 11:45am
Location: Online
Agenda:
Intro & Housekeeping
Ant Burd, Director of Built Environment, BSI Knowledge Solutions
State of the Nation
Peter Caplehorn, Chief Executive, CPA
Beyond Grenfell – delivering safer buildings
Dr Hywel Davies, Independent Consultant & Head of Technical Insight, CABE
Panel discussion
Competence for Construction Products
Hanna Clarke, ICSG Chair
BSR Competent Persons Scheme
Mussa Awaleh, BSR
Daniel Barrowcliffe, Industry Competence Policy Lead, Health and Safety Executive
Panel discussion
Closing remarks
Ant Burd, Director of Built Environment, BSI Knowledge Solutions
Close
Our Speakers
Anthony Burd
Associate Director and Head of Built Environment, BSI
Ant heads up the Built Environment Sector team at the National Standards Body. In addition to providing subject matter expertise and thought leadership he also oversees the identification of new areas of research, standardization and supporting product needs, via engagement with key stakeholders from across government and the wider sector. He also oversees the promotion of the standards portfolio to national and international marketplaces.
Peter Caplehorn
Chief Executive, RIBA
Peter Caplehorn is the Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association since 2019 following five years as Deputy Chief Executive and Policy Director. His work focuses on engaging with policy makers and industry leaders to raise the profile of the products sector and members’ businesses, grow the market and reduce regulatory risk.
Dr Hywel Davies
Chief Technical Officer, CISBE
In recent years his work has had a particular focus on Building Regulations and building safety reform and adoption of digital information management, including the development of British, European and International standards.
Hanna Clarke
Policy Manager, CPA
Her background is in Facilities Management where she gained specialisation in planned preventative maintenance data architecture for Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, ergonomic logistics and innovation.
Mussa Awaleh
Health & Safety Executive, DLUHC
Mussa has over 15 years’ experience in working with standards in the construction sector, working with industry in the development of construction product standards and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the ConstructionSkills Sector Skills Council to develop occupational standards for a range of professions and trades in the built environment sector.
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