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The Building Safety Act: How QSs Need to Procure Differently (EP 235)
Manage episode 506477546 series 3423373
In this episode, Paul is joined by Andrea White, Independent Fire Engineer, Chartered Safety Professional, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction (2023). Andrea is also the founder of Women Talking Fire and a leading voice on fire safety strategy in a post-Grenfell landscape.
Together, Paul and Andrea unpack the critical implications of the Building Safety Act for quantity surveyors and procurement professionals.
💥 What do QSs need to do differently?
💡 Why is procurement now inseparable from safety strategy?
🔍 What is the role of the fire engineer — and why do QSs often overlook it?
This episode breaks down myths, reframes responsibilities, and offers practical advice on how commercial teams can support safety and compliance from Day One of a project.
Whether you’re a main contractor or a PQS, this is an essential listen.
📩 If you'd like to read the two Own the Build eBooks based on 200+ episodes — Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying and The AI Revolution in Quantity Surveying — head to the show notes to download your free copy.
Download them here - Free eBook Downloads.
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link.
Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.
C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
242 episodes
Manage episode 506477546 series 3423373
In this episode, Paul is joined by Andrea White, Independent Fire Engineer, Chartered Safety Professional, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction (2023). Andrea is also the founder of Women Talking Fire and a leading voice on fire safety strategy in a post-Grenfell landscape.
Together, Paul and Andrea unpack the critical implications of the Building Safety Act for quantity surveyors and procurement professionals.
💥 What do QSs need to do differently?
💡 Why is procurement now inseparable from safety strategy?
🔍 What is the role of the fire engineer — and why do QSs often overlook it?
This episode breaks down myths, reframes responsibilities, and offers practical advice on how commercial teams can support safety and compliance from Day One of a project.
Whether you’re a main contractor or a PQS, this is an essential listen.
📩 If you'd like to read the two Own the Build eBooks based on 200+ episodes — Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying and The AI Revolution in Quantity Surveying — head to the show notes to download your free copy.
Download them here - Free eBook Downloads.
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link.
Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here.
C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
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