Led by Phil Morrison, Head of Construction, Tyr presents a new webinar series covering key topics relevant to the construction sector.
Designed to provide a range of knowledge specific to the construction industry, the seminars will focus on two main topics, the Building Safety Act and Construction Products. Each session will explore current developments, risk and best practices, with guidance tailored to those working across the industry.
Details of upcoming webinars, including how to register, can be found below, as well as recordings of previous sessions where available. Check back regularly for newly announced webinars and available pre-recordings.
BSA Webinar 1: Update on BSA – 30th March
This session provides a concise legal update on developments under the Building Safety Act, highlighting recent guidance and practical implications for duty holders and stakeholders.
The target audience includes developers, building owners, contractors, consultants, public sector clients and inhouse legal teams seeking current awareness on BSA changes.
Key highlights include a structured overview of updates and their impact on compliance and risk allocation.
BSA Webinar 2: Accountable Persons & PAPs: Personal Liability, Risk and Defences – 27th April
This webinar examines the roles of Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons with a focus on personal liability exposure, risk management, and available legal defences.
It is designed for building owners, APs/PAPs, directors, compliance leads, insurers, and legal advisers responsible for governance and risk.
Highlights include analysis of liability contours and practical strategies to mitigate and defend claims.
BSA Webinar 3: Golden Thread & Gateways: Compliance Without Delays or Disputes – 25th May
This session explores the Golden Thread requirements and Gateway regime, emphasising how to achieve compliance efficiently to avoid project delays and downstream disputes.
The target audience comprises developers, principal designers, principal contractors, project managers, public sector clients and in-house legal teams.
Highlights include compliance workflows and documentation practices aligned to Gateways.
Construction Products Webinar 1: What the Building Safety Act Means for Construction Product Manufacturers & Distributors – 10th June
This webinar addresses the implications of the Building Safety Act for construction product manufacturers and distributors, including responsibilities, market impacts, and enforcement risk.
It is aimed at manufacturers, distributors, technical compliance teams, and in-house legal teams.
Highlights include a focused review of product related duties and anticipated compliance challenges.
Sign up for the session, here.
BSA Webinar 4: Remediation, Contracts & Enforcement: Who Pays, Who Defends, Who Decides? – 7th July
This session analyses remediation obligations, contractual risk allocation, and enforcement pathways to determine financial responsibility and dispute resolution under the BSA framework.
The audience includes developers, landlords, funders, insurers, contractors and in-house legal teams
Highlights include contractual strategies and enforcement considerations impacting cost recovery and defence.
Join the session, here.
BSA Webinar 5 — Roles and Responsibilities Under the Act – 6th August
This webinar provides a detailed discussion of the statutory roles and responsibilities of duty holders and accountable persons under the BSA, with practical application to live projects.
It is intended for client bodies, APs/PAPs, duty holders, project teams, in-house legal teams and compliance officers.
Highlights include role delineation and governance structures to ensure effective compliance.
Join the session, here.
BSA Webinar 6 — Fire Safety Management and Integration with BSA Requirements – 26th August
This session focuses on the legal aspects of fire safety protocols and their integration with Building Safety Act requirements, addressing governance, documentation, and oversight.
The target audience includes responsible persons, building safety managers, facilities and compliance teams, and legal advisers.
Highlights include aligning fire safety management systems with BSA duties.
Join the session, here.
Construction Products Webinar 2: The Future of Construction Product Safety Regulation in the UK
This session explores the future of construction product safety regulation in the UK. Topics will include changes in safety regulations following the Grenfell reforms, roles of regulators and industry participants and impacts on procurement, contracts and insurance.
Attendees will learn about regulatory changes, compliance steps, and risk management. There will be opportunities for questions on implementation and future updates.
Date TBA
BSA Webinar 7 — Resident Engagement and Communication Duties
This session covers the legal responsibilities and best practices for engaging with residents under the Building Safety Act, including communication frameworks and compliance evidence.
The audience includes landlords, managing agents, APs/PAPs, resident engagement leads, and housing lawyers.
Highlights include practical models for resident communications and records.
Date TBA
Be sure to check back for future seminars and updates from our Construction team. For further advice on any of the above seminars, please contact (link)Phil Morrison.
