The Exchange #2 Building and Fire Safety | Event Passed

On Monday, 20 MAY 2024, NTB  hosted a Building and Fire Safety workshop. Andrea White, A W Fire Ltd Director, joined us at the session.

Andrea White, the Founder and Director of the Women Talking Fire group, is an inspiring figure in the UK fire safety industry. Her influence was recognized by IFSEC Global in 2022, and she was honored as one of the Top 100 most influential women in the construction industry in 2023.

During her first talk, Andrea not only provided a comprehensive overview of the Building Safety Act 2022 legislation but also shared practical tips from the designers’ perspective. This practical advice empowered us with the knowledge of how to navigate these regulations more effectively.

Andrea’s second talk was particularly relevant for design and construction professionals. She discussed Fire Statements and Fire Strategies, sharing exemplar strategies that are crucial to consider when delivering projects at various scales, from residential to commercial, across the RIBA work stages.

The full agenda for the day was:

09:30 | Arrival, tea & coffee
09:50 | Introductions
10:00 | The Exchange Updates and Volunteer Programme

11:15 | Break

11:00 | The Building Safety Act For Designers

12:00 | Break for Lunch

13:00 | Fire Statements and Fire Strategies
14:00 | Workshop exploring fire safety strategies on different projects 

14:30 | Thanks & Session close