Building Safety Act: Key Implications

Changes to the building safety framework have increased the emphasis placed on competence, accountability and clearly defined responsibilities throughout the property and construction sectors.

For surveyors, project managers and other built-environment professionals, this extends beyond understanding individual statutory duties. It also affects the way appointments are accepted, advice is recorded, competence is demonstrated and information is managed.

Professional development increasingly needs to address both technical knowledge and the ability to recognise the limits of individual competence, obtain appropriate specialist advice and maintain suitable evidence of professional decision-making.