Managing risk in a changing landscape

Building safety, risk management and the ACE Professional Services Agreement - with Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Beale & Co and Griffiths & Armour, an Aon Company

The building safety landscape is continuing to evolve, presenting new regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and risk management challenges for consultants across the built environment sector.

Join ACE and a panel of industry experts for an insightful webinar examining the practical implications of the Building Safety Act, emerging risk considerations and the key changes introduced in the 2026 ACE Professional Services Agreement.

Bringing together leading voices in building safety, law, insurance and risk management, this session will provide practival guidance to help organisations better understand their responsibilities, manage liability effectively and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Speakers include:
Neil Collins - Head of Policy, HRB Building Control, the Building Safety Regulator. Neil was instrumental in developing the Building Safety Act 2022 and its new regimes. He now leads Higher-Risk Building policy, with a focus on the HRB building control regime.

Andrew Croft - Partner, Beale & Company Solicitors LLP. Andrew specialises in advising those in construction and infrastructure on contracts and project queries. He has worked on projects including the Elizabeth line, HS2 and nuclear developments at Hinkley and Sizewell. He helps lead key strategic issues, including the Building Safety Act, digital and AI.

Neil Smith - Risk Management Director at Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company. Neil joined Griffiths & Armour after 30 years with Tindall Riley, managers of the Wren Insurance Association. As Head of Risk Management for Wren, he developed programmes for major design practices and brings extensive sector expertise, practical insight and strong industry relationships.

Topics covered will include:
• The latest developments in building safety regulation and their impact on professional practice.
• Practical implications of the Building Safety Act for consultants and project teams.
• Key amendments and considerations within the 2026 ACE Professional Services Agreement.
• Legal, insurance and risk management perspectives on managing liability and contractual obligations.
• Practical guidance to support compliance, risk mitigation and informed decision-making.

Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for consultants, engineers, architects, project managers, directors, technical professionals, risk managers and others involved in the delivery of projects across the built environment sector.

Attendees will gain expert insight into the latest regulatory and contractual developments, hear practical perspectives from industry specialists, and have the opportunity to raise questions during a live Q&A session.

Whether you are reviewing contracts, managing project risk or adapting to the latest building safety requirements, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and and confidence needd to operate effectively in a changing landscape.