The Building Safety Act represents the most significant and far-reaching reform of the construction sector since the Second World War. Affecting all building types and the entire supply chain - from manufacturers and designers to contractors and building operators - it will have an impact across the built environment.
CIBSE’s Introduction to the Building Safety Act training course provides a comprehensive overview of the scope and major provisions of the legislation, including the more rigorous regime for the design, construction, and operation of “Higher Risk Buildings” in England. These include residential buildings over 18 metres in height or with seven or more storeys, as well as hospitals and care homes.
The course enables delegates to understand the full scope, extent, and implications of the building safety reform programme and its supporting legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and the new regulations that came into force on 1 October 2023. Participants will also explore forthcoming policy developments that will shape the construction sector over the next three years and gain an appreciation of the significant new requirements for competence across the built environment, including in building control and the operation of higher risk buildings.
The Building Safety Act introduces the most radical changes in the regulation of buildings during planning, design, construction, and occupation in at least 50 years. Anyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance, or refurbishment of buildings will need to understand its implications, and this introductory course provides an accessible starting point.
Designed for managers, directors, and partners responsible for implementing the new building safety regime, the course is also relevant to those who operate and maintain buildings on behalf of clients.
Training is delivered by a team of industry experts, including CIBSE President (2025–2026) Vince Arnold, Laura Mansel-Thomas, Andrew Rowe, Steven Johnson, and Hywel Davies.
For more information and to book a place, please go to Introduction to the Building Safety Act