Technical

Enhancing Technical Competency in Building Design and Delivery

The design and delivery of buildings in London are under intense scrutiny, with a sharper focus on accountability, safety, and quality. Following the Grenfell tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety Act, the roles of architects, project managers, and contractors have been redefined, with a greater emphasis on shared responsibility and technical competence. As digital technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and material passports gain traction, the need for clear communication, collaboration, and technical precision has never been greater.

NLA’s Technical programme supports this shift, offering in-depth guidance, case studies, and practical insights to improve technical competency across the built environment sector. Through monthly seminars such as ‘Projects in Practice’ and ‘Building Better Briefings’, the programme explores essential topics like regulatory compliance, technical innovation and new construction technologies, ensuring professionals stay ahead of industry changes.

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Expert Panel on Technical

Arita Morris

Director
Child Graddon Lewis

Thérèse Marie Rodgers

Counsel
Forsters LLP

Ben Oram

Technical Director
Buckley Gray Yeoman

Rebecca Campbell

Associate
Studio PDP

Matthew Harrison

Engineering Science Lead
Mott MacDonald

Gordon Roy

District Surveyor and Environmental Resilience Director
City of London Corporation

Riah Wilkinson

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cundall

Festus Moffat

Director
John Robertson Architects

Stephen Workman

Technical Director and Residential Sector National lead
AtkinsRéalis

Simón Santamaria

Technical Development Director
Stantec

Barry Coughlan

Head of Statutory Planning and Building Control
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and Be First

Ben Burgess

Director
Atelier Ten

Lucy Atlee

Senior Quality and Design Manager
Places for London, the TfL Property Company

Damian Fennell

Managing Director
MaxQ Consulting

Ruth King

Technical Design - Specifications Lead
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Craig Simms

National Specification and Client Development Sales Manager
TECHNAL / Hydro Building Systems

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