RICS in Birmingham: Building Regulations – Latest Updates, Part B Changes, and Dutyholder Competence

Overview

Join Michaela Perry-Kay RBI MRICS + C. Build E MCABE for a CPD session focused on the most recent and upcoming changes to Building Regulations. This presentation will offer crucial insights and detailed explanations to enhance your understanding of key regulatory developments and responsibilities.

Agenda

• 12:00 | Arrivals & lunch
• 12:30 | CPD presentation begins
• 13:30 | Close

Key topics

• Latest News and What's New:
  • How the new regulations apply to Material Change of Use of Buildings.
• Part B Updates – What's Changing:
  • A preview of changes scheduled for 2025, including revisions to Regulation 38 Fire Safety Information.
  • Looking ahead to 2026 for a new recommendation concerning more than one common stair to flats exceeding 18m in height, and the necessary Building Design provision to support the use of evacuation lifts in blocks of flats.
• Dutyholders and Competence:
  • A critical discussion on the roles and responsibilities of Principal Designers under both the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and the Building Regulations (BR).

Venue information

55 Colmore Row is a short walk from both New Street and Snow Hill train stations.

• Map and directions
• Local parking information
   

The RICS member space is on the 5th floor. Please report to the main reception and you will be directed up.