About AJ Building Safety Masterclasses
Our masterclasses bring together expert insight and real-world best practice to clarify the key provisions of the Building Safety Act, and what they mean in practice.
In 2025, more than 400 architects joined us to expand their knowledge and develop new skills.
All three masterclasses were hosted by Geoff Wilkinson, managing director at Wilkinson Construction Consultants and we are delighted that he will be returning in 2026.
Why attend?
CPD-accredited content
Up-to-date insight into regulations and standards
Practical technical guidance on fire safety in the built environment
Clarity on the architect’s evolving role in building safety leadership
On-demand access for ticket holders
Meet your host
Geoff Wilkinson, managing director, Wilkinson Construction Consultants
Geoff is highly respected and experienced with over 40 years of experience in the Building Regulations field within the construction industry. Geoff is a class 3H Registered Building Inspector and can deal with the most complex and high-risk of projects. Geoff also writes a monthly Building Regulations Column for AJ Specification.
Building Safety is the most important aspect of an architect's role. Dame Hackitt's report made it clear that simply doing the minimum to comply is no longer enough and that the industry needs to adapt. This event promises to be a great way to ensure that you are up to speed with current best practices."
AJ Building Safety Masterclasses in numbers
The 2026 masterclasses series
Each masterclass is just two hours long and offers CPD accreditation.
Purchasing a ticket gives you access to all three masterclasses.
Masterclass one
Date:
7 October 2026
Timing:
10:00 – 12:00
Masterclass two
Date:
21 October 2026
Timing:
10:00 – 12:00
Masterclass three
Date:
4 November 2026
Timing:
10:00 – 12:00
The Building Safety Act marks a fundamental shift in how buildings are designed, delivered and managed—placing accountability, competence and transparency at the heart of the process. The Act signals a move away from a tick-box approach to compliance, towards a more integrated and collaborative process—where safety is embedded from concept through to completion and beyond.
Whether you are an architect, contractor, client or building manager, the Act introduces new responsibilities at every stage of a project. Our masterclasses explore these responsibilities, giving you a practical understanding of the Act.
- Architects, designers, and urban planners who are practicing or studying in the UK will enhance their knowledge and stay updated on the latest building safety regulations
- Fire safety engineers and consultants will find insights into the integration of fire safety within the broader context of building safety
- Building and construction professionals, including project managers, developers, and contractors will find clarity about the implications of the Building Safety Act on their projects
- Building control officers and local authority planning staff will understand their role and get equipped to confidently manage the enforcement of the building safety standards and compliance
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Stakeholders from the housing sector, including representatives from housing associations and councils will get clarity on how to navigate the complexities of the Building Safety Act in their operations
