The Building Safety Act and structural waterproofing : Shaping the future of construction safety
Abstract
This paper addresses the ever-changing landscape of structural waterproofing design and installation owing to the publication of the Building Safety Act and its impact, or lack thereof, across this sector. The paper sets out the principles of the Building Safety Act for the construction industry and breaks down where and what industry professionals can expect to experience in the future based on the new legislation. It addresses where the Building Safety Act is applicable within the structural waterproofing sector, and why. Challenges faced by the waterproofing proofing sector and the industry as a whole due to the new regime are discussed. The reader should take away a greater understanding of the Act and what it means in real-world situations for structural waterproofing. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.
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Author's Biography
Laura Beveridge is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in contract design, compliance and strategic account management. She holds a Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing certificate and is a member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Laura is an expert in implementing competency standards aligned with the Building Safety Act and spearheading cross-functional global initiatives, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, leading high-value product launches and mentoring teams. She is a recognised industry leader and speaker at international conferences specifically addressing the Building Safety Act in the waterproofing sector. Laura currently sits on the subcommittee for Industry Competence Steering Group for Working Party 10. She is passionate about innovation and business strategy and driving the new regime in the construction sector.
Citation
Beveridge, Laura (2025, June 1). The Building Safety Act and structural waterproofing : Shaping the future of construction safety. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 14, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/ELYR2655.
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