CIAT Wales Region to host high-level industry panel on Building Safety Act implementation in Wales
On Friday 26 June, the CIAT Wales Region will host a high-impact panel event bringing together senior voices from Welsh Government, legal, Architectural Technology, and construction to examine the real-world implementation of the Building Safety Act (BSA) in Wales.
The discussion will focus on how the evolving regulatory landscape is being interpreted and applied in practice, and what it means for industry readiness, compliance, and competency.
Taking place at the Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff, this free-to-attend event is open to all and offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders shaping the future of building safety, regulation, and professional practice across Wales.
Event details:
- Date: Friday 26 June
- Venue: Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff (Telegraph Room)
- Time: 14:00 – 18:30
- Cost: Free to attend
- Capacity: Limited to 40 attendees
- Open to all
Speakers include:
- Mark Tambini BEng (Hons) C.Build E FCABE, Head of Building Regulations Policy, Welsh Government
- Gavin Hoccom, Legal Expert, Browne Jacobson
- Usman Yaqub PCIAT, President, CIAT
- Chris Townsend MCIAT, Principal Design Manager, Willmott Dixon
Key themes:
- Implementation of the Building Safety Act in Wales
- Industry readiness and compliance challenges
- Professional responsibilities and competency requirements
- Cross-sector insights from policy, legal and industry leadership
The event will conclude with an open audience Q&A, followed by a networking reception supported by Rockwool and Rockpanel, providing further opportunity for cross-sector discussion and collaboration.
Agenda:
- 14:00 – Registration
- 14:30 – Session 1: Welsh Government & Browne Jacobson presentation
- 15:15 – Refreshment break
- 15:45 – Session 2: Panel discussion & audience Q&A
- 16:30 – Close
- 16:45 – Networking reception
- 18:30 – Event ends
This event promises to deliver timely insight, practical discussion, and valuable professional networking at a critical moment for building safety reform in Wales.
With limited places available, early registration is strongly encouraged.
Hosted by: CIAT Wales. Sponsored by: Rockwool and Rockpanel.
--CIAT
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