Building safety conversations

Mills & Reeve

Welcome to Building safety conversations, a podcast brought to you by building safety experts at law firm Mills & Reeve. 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.

  1. 8h ago

    Relevant buildings overview

    In 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 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. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-Webster Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    11 min

  2. Apr 2

    Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

    In 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 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. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Dominic JonesAlison GarrettFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    9 min

  3. Feb 26

    Building regulations enforcement in England

    In 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 visiting our website: Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-Webster Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    16 min

  4. Feb 13

    Mandatory occurrence reporting

    In this episode, Dominic Jones, Alison Garrett and Lauren Michaelides discuss the mandatory occurrence reporting obligations introduced by the Building Safety Act. You can find out more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Dominic JonesAlison GarrettLauren MichaelidesFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    19 min

  5. Jan 29

    Building safety legislation and hospitals

    In 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 more and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Alison GarrettIain MurdochFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    3 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    The golden thread

    Dominic 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 and get in touch with our hosts by visiting our website: Dominic JonesAlison GarrettElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    15 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    Accountable person and principal accountable person - part 2

    In 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 visiting our website: Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    12 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    Accountable person and principal accountable person - part 1

    Dominic 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 website: Dominic JonesElizabeth Corke-WebsterFollow us on LinkedIn for more updates. 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.

    13 min
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Welcome to Building safety conversations, a podcast brought to you by building safety experts at law firm Mills & Reeve. 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.

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