Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Richard Brayshaw caught up with Dame Judith Hackitt, author of the 2018 "Building a Safer Future" report and adviser to UK and Australian Governments on Building Safety.
Interested in learning more? Register for our free event on 10th October to hear from Dame Judith Hackitt and other industry guests in person. Register at: symetri.co.uk/news-events/events/building-safety-summit-building-together-for-a-safer-future/?utm_campaign=23%20UK%20AEC%20Building%20Safety%20Summit&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Event
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Chapters:
0:50 - Could you tell us about your background and how you've ended up being an advisor to the government?
3:17 - In terms of putting together the 'Building a Safer Future' report, were you studying other buildings? Other live projects? How did the team come together?
4:53 - In making those recommendations, do you think the government has gone far enough to respond to them?
10:24 - You made a reference to the golden thread of information, is that something you brought in from other sections or is that just something you felt was a requirement?
12:56 - You proposed a building safety manager to oversee the ongoing management and control of that data, I see that's something that hasn't really been enforced. Do you see at least that requirements has been met but in a different way?
14:33 - We know that companies working with higher-risk buildings must ensure that they are fully compliant by 1st October 2023, do you think the regulatory body is there and ready to do that? Is the 1st October a realistic date?
17:52 - Do you have any visibility of organisations signing up and submitting details of their buildings?
19:27 - In terms of getting to those organisations, how does the regulatory body identify a building that hasn't been submitted as over 18 metres?
20:58 - How does the Building Safety Act work alongside other relevant legislation, such as the Fire Safety Act and the Housing Act?
22:00 - Have you seen the best implementation of technology to support this? Are you expecting technology providers to step up more? What's your exposure to technology in supporting this? What should we be doing moving forwards?
24:15 - Do you think there's room for leniency for the organisations who are clearly trying to do the right thing?
26:26 - Whilst the building safety act only applies for buildings that are at least 18m or 7 storeys high, should the smaller buildings or residential housings be focusing on this as mandated for everything?
28:34 - Do you think at that point, the government would act and continue to extend legislation across?
28:50 - In terms of engagement and additional involvement, is this something you continue to be involved in? Are there any ongoing consultations or engagements with stakeholders to gather feedback and input on the implementation of the Building Safety Act?
29:54 - What is in the pipeline for you personally? What will you be working on next in relation to the Act?
31:10 - Do you think all of this will have a significant cost implication?
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Richard Brayshaw caught up with Dame Judith Hackitt, author of the 2018 "Building a Safer Future" report and adviser to UK and Australian Governments on Building Safety.
Interested in learning more? Register for our free event on 10th October to hear from Dame Judith Hackitt and other industry guests in person. Register at: symetri.co.uk/news-events/events/building-safety-summit-building-together-for-a-safer-future/?utm_campaign=23%20UK%20AEC%20Building%20Safety%20Summit&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Event
View more podcasts here: symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri
For more information, contact us via the details below:
Website: symetri.co.uk
Email: info@symetri.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 370 1444
Follow Us:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/symetri-europe
Instagram: instagram.com/symetriltd
Twitter: twitter.com/SymetriUK
Facebook: facebook.com/symetri.addnodegroup
Chapters:
0:50 - Could you tell us about your background and how you've ended up being an advisor to the government?
3:17 - In terms of putting together the 'Building a Safer Future' report, were you studying other buildings? Other live projects? How did the team come together?
4:53 - In making those recommendations, do you think the government has gone far enough to respond to them?
10:24 - You made a reference to the golden thread of information, is that something you brought in from other sections or is that just something you felt was a requirement?
12:56 - You proposed a building safety manager to oversee the ongoing management and control of that data, I see that's something that hasn't really been enforced. Do you see at least that requirements has been met but in a different way?
14:33 - We know that companies working with higher-risk buildings must ensure that they are fully compliant by 1st October 2023, do you think the regulatory body is there and ready to do that? Is the 1st October a realistic date?
17:52 - Do you have any visibility of organisations signing up and submitting details of their buildings?
19:27 - In terms of getting to those organisations, how does the regulatory body identify a building that hasn't been submitted as over 18 metres?
20:58 - How does the Building Safety Act work alongside other relevant legislation, such as the Fire Safety Act and the Housing Act?
22:00 - Have you seen the best implementation of technology to support this? Are you expecting technology providers to step up more? What's your exposure to technology in supporting this? What should we be doing moving forwards?
24:15 - Do you think there's room for leniency for the organisations who are clearly trying to do the right thing?
26:26 - Whilst the building safety act only applies for buildings that are at least 18m or 7 storeys high, should the smaller buildings or residential housings be focusing on this as mandated for everything?
28:34 - Do you think at that point, the government would act and continue to extend legislation across?
28:50 - In terms of engagement and additional involvement, is this something you continue to be involved in? Are there any ongoing consultations or engagements with stakeholders to gather feedback and input on the implementation of the Building Safety Act?
29:54 - What is in the pipeline for you personally? What will you be working on next in relation to the Act?
31:10 - Do you think all of this will have a significant cost implication?
