In the second episode of BRG | Future-Proofing Building Safety, BRG Co-Founder Paul Tomkies sits down with Barry Chamberlain, Building Control Manager at Thanet District Council, to discuss one, if not the greatest, challenges facing the Building Control profession today: BSR Re-Registration and the future beyond 2028.
With extensive industry from both the LABC and Private Building Control sectors, Barry shares his insights in to the knowledge drain that the industry faces, the lack of widespread mentoring and exposes the potential ramifications for the profession as the date for BSR re-registration approaches for RBIs across the UK.
The discussion details the increasing difficulties that Councils, RBCAs and Building Consultancies face in attracting, mentoring and securing qualified RBIs in the current regulatory environment. Topics include the challenges surrounding experienced Class 1 RBIs who are struggling to gain employment back in the Building Control sector, how experienced staff can impart their knowledge to the new generation of RBIs, and how academic knowledge is not enough alone to become a seasoned Building Control professional.
Paul and Barry also discuss the opportunity that both LABC and Private RBCA-based organisations have to share knowledge, expertise and physical resources to ensure the delivery of the Building Control function is sustained amid the staffing crisis that the industry is experiencing. There is an optimistic viewpoint about many of the subjects covered that positive change can be achieved, but that time really is beginning to run out to make this happen.
This episode offers great insights for Registered Building Inspectors, Building Control Managers, Directors, Regulators, Local Authorities, Private RBCAs, and anyone with a vested interest in the future of Building Control, Building Safety and their professional competency.
As always, join us as we ask more difficult questions, challenge conventional thinking and explore the practical solutions needed to future-proof Building Safety.
