In collaboration with BSI.
Join us, and BSI for a vital webinar addressing the growing concerns around fire safety in active buildings undergoing construction or refurbishment. The event will offer an essential briefing for those responsible for fire safety and risk management during construction projects in residential or multi-occupancy buildings.
Speaking topics
- Key issues and risks associated with building works in occupied premises.
- Real-world incidents where fire safety systems were disabled or removed during works.
- The importance of competent, ongoing fire risk assessments during live projects.
- How BS 8673 provides a structured, standards-based approach to risk reduction.
- Practical guidance for integrating standards into your fire and building safety strategies.
Programme
- Welcome & introduction --BSI
- Building works in occupied buildings - issues and risks -- Ian Bailey, Fire Engineer - Technical Advisor, IFE
- PAS 8673 -- Brian Atkin, PAS 8673 Technical Author
- Q&A
About the speakers
Brian Atkin, Independent Consultant Brian’s experience and achievements span project management, construction management and facilities management (FM). He is an experienced project management corporate educator, having worked continuously with a global energy company for the past 15 years. Brian's primary interest is in an integrated process for the delivery and operation of assets.
Ian Bailey, IFE Technical Advisor Ian joined our team back in 2022 as the Technical Advisor. With an extensive background as a fire engineer, Ian heads up the role of IFE’s UK government liaison to lead the institution’s work with the Home Office, Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the building safety regulator.