Retrofit and The Building Safety Act

Retrofit and The Building Safety Act

3 August 2026 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Retrofit-agenda

Explore how the Building Safety Act offers an unparalleled opportunity to deliver value and enhance social housing, particularly across the country’s 12,500 higher-risk buildings. Our expert speakers will delve into leveraging the Act to ensure best-practice fire and structural, while in parallel retrofitting to enable sustainable living standards that meet modern housing needs. Attendees will gain insights into adapting existing buildings for housing while aligning with sustainability goals and long-term maintenance strategies.

Chairperson

Patrick Hayes Patrick Hayes, Technical Director, IStructE

Speakers

Gavin McLachlan Gavin McLachlan, Associate, Conisbee
Noel Pells Noel Pells, Director, PRP