When building works take place in occupied buildings, the safety of residents must remain the top priority. 

However, evidence shows that in practice this isn’t always the case.

Join BSI and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for a vital webinar addressing the growing concerns around fire safety in active buildings undergoing construction or refurbishment.

Drawing from his work with CROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures), Ian Bailey, Technical Advisor to the IFE, will present key insights from recent reports where essential fire safety systems were compromised, resulting in increased risk, and in one case, a serious fire.

This session will also explore how PAS 8673, the standard for managing safety in occupied buildings during construction works, can provide a framework to mitigate these risks and guide best practice across the sector.

What you'll learn:

  • Key issues and risks associated with building works in occupied premises.
  • Real-world incidents where fire safety systems were disabled or removed during works.
  • The importance of competent, ongoing fire risk assessments during live projects.
  • How PAS 8673 provides a structured, standards-based approach to risk reduction.
  • Practical guidance for integrating standards into your fire and building safety strategies.

Why attend?

This webinar offers an essential briefing for those responsible for fire safety and risk management during construction projects in residential or multi-occupancy buildings.

You’ll gain valuable insights into the challenges being reported, the consequences of poor safety oversight, and how standards can help ensure residents are protected throughout the works process.

Webinar details:

Date: 24 June 2025

Time: 14:00 - 15:15 BST

Location: Online

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

BSI

Building works in occupied buildings – issues and risks

Ian Bailey, Fire Engineer – Technical Advisor, IFE

PAS 8673

Brian Atkin, PAS 8673 Technical Author

Q&A

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Speakers

Brian Atkin
Independent consultant
Brian’s experience and achievements span project management, construction management and facilities management (FM). He is an experienced project management corporate educator, having worked continuously with a global energy company for the past 15 years. Brian's primary interest is in an integrated process for the delivery and operation of assets. 
Ian Bailey
IFE Technical Advisor
Ian joined the IFE team back in 2022 as the Technical Advisor. With an extensive background as a fire engineer, Ian heads up the role of IFE’s UK government liaison to lead the institution’s work with the Home Office, Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the building safety regulator.
 

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