Building safety conversations

Building safety conversationshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/building-safety-conversations--6557693
We discuss the legislation introduced following the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy and its far-reaching consequences. Parts of the legislation affect all buildings, regardless of height, and potentially any corporate group that has ever owned a building or produced or supplied a product used in the construction industry.

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We discuss the legislation introduced following the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy and its far-reaching consequences. Parts of the legislation affect all buildings, regardless of height, and potentially any corporate group that has ever owned a building or produced or supplied a product used in the construction industry.

Stay tuned for our episodes. You can follow the team on LinkedIn, or visit our website for more information.]]>falseepisodicTenant protection regime: Universal protectionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tenant-protection-regime-universal-protection--73214532
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73214532Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:39:24 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster talk about the tenant protection regime, set out in Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act 2022, that is intended to protect tenants of relevant buildings against the costs of remediating relevant defects. You...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>605buildingsafetyact,buildingsafetyconversations,construction,landlords,lawfirm,legalpodcast,mills&reeve,relevantdefects,schedule8,tenantsfalse16fullRelevant defectshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relevant-defects--72757712
They outline the criteria involving works done or not done, the relevant time periods and the requirement that the defect causes a building safety risk.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72757712Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:40:19 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones is joined by Alison Garrett to discuss the definition of relevant defect in the Building Safety Act. They outline the criteria involving works done or not done, the relevant time periods and the requirement that the defect causes a...
They outline the criteria involving works done or not done, the relevant time periods and the requirement that the defect causes a building safety risk.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>459buildingsafety,buildingsafetyact,construction,lawfirm,legalpodcast,mills&reeve,relevantdefectsfalse15fullRelevant buildings overviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relevant-buildings-overview--72364348
They explore what makes a building “relevant”, the real world complexities behind that definition, and the four major consequences that follow, from leaseholder protections to powerful new enforcement tools against landlords, developers and their associates.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72364348Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:16:50 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster shift the focus from higher-risk buildings (HRBs) to the relevant building (RB) regime – a key framework for tackling historic fire and structural safety issues. They explore what makes a...
They explore what makes a building “relevant”, the real world complexities behind that definition, and the four major consequences that follow, from leaseholder protections to powerful new enforcement tools against landlords, developers and their associates.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>656buildingsafety,construction,developers,higherriskbuildings,hrbs,landlords,relevantbuilding,relevantbuildingregimefalse14fullPersonal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-emergency-evacuation-plans-peeps--71060587
They outline which residential buildings are in scope, where responsibility sits under the Fire Safety Order, and the core duties for responsible persons.

The episode also touches on consent and data protection, the role of Building Emergency Evacuation Plans (BEEPs), and available guidance.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71060587Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:17 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode of Building Safety Conversations, Dominic Jones and Alison Garrett explain Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and the new Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025. They outline which residential...
They outline which residential buildings are in scope, where responsibility sits under the Fire Safety Order, and the core duties for responsible persons.

The episode also touches on consent and data protection, the role of Building Emergency Evacuation Plans (BEEPs), and available guidance.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298365Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:23:30 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss the enforcement options open to building control authorities in England in relation to breaches of building regulations. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69669435Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:31:37 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Alison Garrett and Iain Murdoch discuss the unique complexities of building safety legislation as it applies to hospitals, highlighting the need for detailed understanding by those responsible for hospital buildings. You can find out...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68351536Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:08 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explore the golden thread concept, explaining what it is and the obligations to create and maintain it both during construction and occupation of a higher-risk building. You can find out more...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67862863Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:59:24 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Dominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explore the roles and responsibilities of the accountable person and the principal accountable person for a higher-risk building. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67862855Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:25 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss the process for identifying who is an accountable person and who is the principal accountable person for a higher-risk building. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>783accountableperson,buildingsafety,buildingsafetyregulator,construction,higherriskbuilding,lawfirm,legalpodcast,realestatefalse7fullKey updates in building safetyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-updates-in-building-safety--67378937
They explore changes to the Building Safety Regulator, new personal emergency evacuation plan requirements, and the Building Safety Levy.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67378937Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:35:06 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones is joined by Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster to discuss recent updates and key issues in building safety. They explore changes to the Building Safety Regulator, new personal emergency evacuation plan...
They explore changes to the Building Safety Regulator, new personal emergency evacuation plan requirements, and the Building Safety Levy.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>1136building,buildingsafety,buildingsafetyact,buildingsafetylevy,buildingsafetyregulator,construction,engineering,lawfirm,legalexperts,legalpodcast,mills&reeve,realestatefalse6fullGateway 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gateway-3--67014758
They delve into what documents are required in support of the application, why a completion certificate is so important, and how the process impacts on the building contract.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67014758Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:50:58 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones, Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster discuss Gateway 3 - the application for a completion certificate. They delve into what documents are required in support of the application, why a completion certificate is so...
They delve into what documents are required in support of the application, why a completion certificate is so important, and how the process impacts on the building contract.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66591721Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:22:44 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Dominic Jones is joined by Alison Garrett and Iain Murdoch to discuss the Building Safety Act's "Gateway 2" application - the building control approval application stage for higher-risk buildings. You can find out more and get in...
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>712buildingcontrol,buildingsafety,buildingsafetyact,buildingsafetyconversations,construction,gateway2,higherriskbuildings,legalpodcast,realestatefalse4fullThe Building Safety Regulatorhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-building-safety-regulator--66057206
Alison highlights the BSR's essential role in overseeing building control bodies, and Lauren outlines the key points of the Regulator's Enforcement Policy Statement.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66057206Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:07 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Lauren Michaelides provide an overview of the various roles of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Alison highlights the BSR's essential role in overseeing building control bodies, and Lauren outlines the key points...
Alison highlights the BSR's essential role in overseeing building control bodies, and Lauren outlines the key points of the Regulator's Enforcement Policy Statement.

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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65593824Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:49:06 +0000Mills & ReeveDominic Jones, Alison Garrett, Iain Murdoch and Elizabeth Corke-Webster explain what a higher-risk building is. They also discuss issues around the definition so far, particularly in relation to hospitals and care homes. You can find out more and get...
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Our content explained
Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>544buildingregulations,buildingsafety,construction,higherriskbuildings,lawfirm,legalpodcast,realestatefalse2fullPrincipal designer and principal contractor roles for all buildingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/principal-designer-and-principal-contractor-roles-for-all-buildings--64838444
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Every piece of content we create is correct on the date it’s published but please don’t rely on it as legal advice. If you’d like to speak to us about your own legal requirements, please contact one of our expert lawyers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64838444Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:25:43 +0000Mills & ReeveIn this episode, Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett, and Iain Murdoch discuss the roles of a principal designer and a principal contractor in the context of Building Regulations. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our...
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