Retrofit and The Building Safety Act
Episode 129 of the FOOTPRINT+ podcasts podcast, hosted by FOOTPRINT+, titled "Retrofit and The Building Safety Act" was published on July 22, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.
July 22, 2025 ·33m · FOOTPRINT+ podcasts
Summary
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, Technical Director - IStructE Speakers Noel Pells, Director - PRP Gavin McLachlan, Associate - Conisbee
Episode Description
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, Technical Director - IStructE Speakers Noel Pells, Director - PRP Gavin McLachlan, Associate - Conisbee