The Building Safety Act: Back to Basics

It’s been over 4 years since the Building Safety Act received royal assent, and there are still ongoing queries around the fundamentals of the Act, as well as additional questions on parts that are yet to come into force.

This practical webinar is design as a practical recap on the Building Safety Act from a perspective 4 years on, and a quick dive into the Building Safety Levy about to hit developers in October 2026.

The session will run through the basics of the Building Safety Act, winding it back to where it all began to establish a strong foundation with the foresight of four years of insight.

What will you gain from attending?

By the end of this webinar, attendees will:

• Have a solid foundational understanding of the Building Safety Act
• Understand the basics of the Building Safety Levy
• Understand the key requirements for each Gateway
• Understand the key requirements for dutyholders
• Understand key competencies

Why this matters for construction professionals

The Building Safety Act has been around a while, but, as awareness grows, people are becoming aware of what they don’t know, or what they don’t fully understand about the BSA. This is a comprehensive dive into the key elements of law that the BSA introduced so that you can understand your obligations and liabilities under the BSA.

This webinar will explain:

• The BSR
• The Gateways and what documents are required
• The definition and measurement of HRBs
• The amendments to the Defective Premises Act
• The dutyholder and competencies regime
• The Building Safety Levy

Who should attend?

This webinar is aimed at:

• Contractors and subcontractors
• Construction consultants and claims professionals
• Commercial and operational decision makers in the construction sector
• Developers and stakeholders

If you want to understand the basics and the key requirements of the Building Safety Act, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to do so.