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Building Safety - Working with the Regulator:
A panel discussion and open mic Q&A
TUESDAY 9th June 2026, 1800 for an 1830 start
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The Institution of Structural Engineers,
47-58 Bastwick Street, London EC1V 3PS
The nearest tube stations = Barbican [8 mins walk] and Old Street [10 mins walk]
We are delighted to welcome Holly Watson of Frankham Consultancy Group and Ruth Haynes of Bureau Veritas, two specialists currently supporting organisations working with the challenges of the Building Safety Act.
With the ongoing evolution of the Building Safety Act and its associated organisations and processes, LCEC members expressed a desire for fresh perspectives, not just on the challenges that they experience, but also to signpost constructive solutions and examples of good practice. In particular, they were keen to hear about positive experiences, and effective collaboration between consultants, Building Control and the Building Safety Regulator.
With such a diverse range of issues, this event has been organised with an introductory panel discussion followed by an open-mic question and answer session to capture and address questions as they arise.
Holly will lead out the event by exploring the high-level building safety process with Ruth outlining issues from a Building Control and Regulator perspective.
Our Speakers
HOLLY WATSON
Associate Director of Safety Management
Frankham Risk Management Services
Holly Watson is a leading voice on building safety compliance, regularly guiding the industry through the complexities of the Building Safety Act (BSA). With a specialist background in CDM and risk management, Holly helps clients navigate the rigorous demands of the Building Safety Regulator. Her expertise lies in translating complex legislation into actionable safety strategies, specifically for high-risk and occupied buildings.
Web: frankham.com
LinkedIn: @frankham-consultancy-group
Instagram: @FrankhamGroup
RUTH HAYNES
Associate Director – Structures
Bureau Veritas Building Control
Ruth is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Chartered Engineer - Higher Risk Buildings. She spent twenty years in consultancy, with a significant period of time doing the structural design of bespoke domestic and residential properties, or historic buildings, before moving into Warranty and Building Control in 2019.
She leads a team of twelve structural engineers and supporting the Building Safety Regulator and the RBIs within Bureau Veritas Building Control. Ruth also has a particular interest in the issues that cause building failure and was lead author of the IStructE Guidance 'Structural Robustness and Disproportionate Collapse in Buildings' published in November 2023.
Web: bureauveritas.co.uk
LinkedIn: @bureau-veritas-group
Instagram: @bureauveritasgroup
References
Catch background information at:
IStructE, ‘The Building Safety Act 2022 and its Impact’, Patrick Hayes, Technical Director, IStructE, March 2025.
youtube.com/watch?v=WIjI9r6gDC8
IStructE, ‘Structural Submissions for Gateway 2 and 3’, Ruth Haynes, Mats Syversen and Fabrizio Fortunato, Bureau Veritas Building Control, August 2025.
youtube.com/watch?v=xquHmcuOi8E&t=267s
IStructE, “Structural robustness and disproportionate collapse in buildings, 2nd edition”, Ruth Haynes et al, November 2023.
istructe.org/resources/guidance/structural-robustness-disproportionate-collapse/
Social Media
Please post about the event using:
#lcecBSA #BuildingSafety #lcecEvents #ConstructingExcellence
LI: @london-constructing-excellence-club
X/T: @LondonConExClub
IG: @londonconstructingexcellence
BS: @londonceclub.bsky.social
LCEC members and non-members are all welcome
