Fire Safety Conference 2024

The fire safety agenda in the UK continues to be of critical importance for surveying professionals.  Constant changes to government policy, regulatory updates and new guidance make it more important than ever for those working in the built environment to come together to pause, reflect and take stock of how regulations and ways of working are evolving each year, whilst also looking forward and preparing for what is to come.

This multi-faceted conference will address the main questions professionals are asking, covering the latest regulations and the creation of new roles and responsibilities, as well as the importance of reporting and the most recent updates in fire hazards. You will leave this event with the crucial knowledge helping you maintain fire safety within the built environment.

Key topics covered include:

• Understanding the latest regulations and standards: Gain insights into the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and PAS 9980, and learn about the current status of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Staying informed on design and safety updates: Receive the latest updates on the Principal Designer role, BS9991, and fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
• Enhancing competency: Stay current with competency updates, including developments in construction products.
• Optimizing Passive Fire Protection: Understand the critical role of passive fire protection (PFP) in building safety.
• Implementing the Golden Thread: Access the latest guidance on the Golden Thread and Fire Safety documentation to ensure compliance and best practices.

Featured Speakers

• Daniel Minshull, Head of Fire and Rescue Analysis, Home Office 
• Dr David Crowder, Partner, DCCH Experts LLP
• Hanna Clarke, Digital and Policy Manager, Construction Products Association 
• Jaspal Virdee-Dhanjal FRICS, Chartered Building Control Surveyor 
• James Lane BEng (Hons), CEng, FIFireE, Director of Fire Engineering, Wintech Group 
• Matthew Armer, Head of Fire Risk Assessment Policy and Practice, Home Office 
• Mike Ward BSc (Hons), FRICS, C.Build E FCABE, FAPM, MICWCI, MCIOB, CMgr FCMI, CEnv, Senior Technical Quality Manager, ISG  
• Nick Coombe MBE EngTech FIFireE FIFSM, Head of Service Support, London Fire Brigade 
• Phil Southgate BSc (Hons) FRICS, C. Build E, FCABE, Director, Norder
• Steve Pomeroy BA MA MPA, Head of Fire Services, Welsh Government 

Testimonials from 2023's Conference

"The range of the topics covered was comprehensive, the quality of the presentations was uniformly good, and the introductory commentaries, and subsequent control of the question-and-answer sessions was exemplary."

"​Generally, well presented with a number of relevant and interesting topics. Again, most presenters were excellent."

​"Easy to log on. Professional speakers. In depth, useful information."

"​An excellent set of presentations, very enjoyable."