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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Arita Morris

Director
Child Graddon Lewis

Ian Palmer

Head of UK Specification
Airflow

Festus Moffat

Director
John Robertson Architects

Stephen Workman

Technical Director and Residential Sector National lead
AtkinsRéalis

Yara Machnouk

Environmental Design Engineer
Introba UK

Stuart Hosier

Southern Regional Architectural Manager
Schuco

Simon Cross

Director Modern Methods of Construction
Mott MacDonald

Laura Merrion Shaw

Associate Director
Cumming Group

Caroline Wilson

Director of Inclusive Economy and Jobs
London Borough of Islington

Rachel Taylor

Associate Director
Arup

Setareh Neshati

Head of Development
City of Westminster

Rebekka Perkins

Associate
Levitt Bernstein

Ben Oram

Head of Technical
Buckley Gray Yeoman

Rebecca Campbell

Associate
Studio PDP

Thérèse Marie

Counsel, Construction Disputes
Forsters LLP

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