About this event

Following the tragic Grenfell Tower disaster, building safety standards and regulations have been under close scrutiny. In April the Building Safety Act became law. New regulations are coming into play in June and new standards are also on their way.

To avoid being in breach of the law, you will need to be up to date with the latest changes. Join three legal and technical experts for a look at the new rules. Including a look at the new act, regulations and BS 9991 on Fire Safety in Buildings.

The session will open with a set of talks on building safety and the latest standards, followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity to put your questions to the panel.

Speakers

Helen Dennis, Barrister, 4 Pump Court

Helen is a construction barrister at the leading set of construction barristers, 4 Pump Court. She has acted for a number of parties in construction cases in the UK and worldwide, including significant cases concerning cladding and fire safety. Helen is also a regular contributor to a number of leading legal publications.

Sam Beer, Solicitor, Hill Dickinson LLP

Sam is a specialist construction solicitor at law firm, Hill Dickinson. He has over 15 years of experience of handling complex disputes. In this time, Sam has dealt with disputes through litigation, arbitration and adjudication. In addition, Sam has extensive experience of alternative dispute resolution forums, such as mediation. He specialises in contentious construction, with a background in professional negligence disputes arising in the construction sector.

Husam Mostafa, Technical Director, Telford Homes

Husam is an Architect with over 20 years of delivering high-rise and large scale projects in England / Europe, Middle East and Far East. Husam has a proven track record in securing and delivering Interior Design/fit out and construction project’s ranging in value between GBP 5.0m - 500m. Husam has been a contributor to the early adopters panel post Grenfell Tower disaster and leading Telford Homes Building Safety Act Committee. Since June 2021, Husam has become technical director for Telford Homes. A Trammell Crow Company Developer, part of CBRE.

Contact

Gemma Lovell

Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel

glovell@ciob.org.uk

Paige Frith

Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel

pfrith@ciob.org.uk

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