Building Safety Act 2022: What UK Construction Professionals Need to Know | fischer fixings UK

In this video, Stuart Wellington, explains the essential aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its impact on the construction industry. Introduced following the Grenfell tragedy, this legislation is transforming safety standards across building design, specification, procurement, and installation, with a particular focus on post-installed anchors and other construction products.

Topics covered include:

Key components of the Building Safety Act: duty holder competency, the “golden thread” of building information, and project gateways.
The Building Safety Regulator’s role: enforcing compliance and raising industry standards.
Competency and responsibility: What clients, principal contractors, and principal designers need to know.
Real-world examples: including the Big Dig incident, highlighting the risks of inadequate anchor systems.
Best practices: guidance on specifying, procuring, and installing post-installed anchors according to British Standard 8539.

This video is essential viewing for construction professionals, designers, or anyone interested in building safety. Gain valuable insights into navigating the new regulatory landscape and ensuring safer, more compliant projects.

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00:00:00 - Introduction to the Building Safety Act 2022
00:01:08 - Key Components: Duty Holder Competency, Golden Thread, Project Gateways
00:02:22 - The Golden Thread Explained
00:03:43 - Introduction to Project Gateways
00:05:36 - Duty Holder Competency Requirements
00:08:57 - Importance of Post-Installed Anchors
00:10:00 - Specification and Design Methodology
00:15:22 - Change Management Procedures
00:20:29 - Installation Responsibilities and Best Practices
00:30:56 - Anchor Testing and Compliance with British Standards