Technical

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Improving technical competency in the design and delivery of buildings

In the aftermath of Grenfell, the relationship between architects, project managers and contractors’ roles in the delivery of buildings is under question. In a world increasingly dominated by Building Information Modelling, the full building team need to understand how different elements of their buildings go together and where responsibilities lie.

NLA’s Technical programme looks in depth at best practice case studies and guidance to support the built environment profession’s focus on improving competency in the technical design and delivery of new buildings for London. Monthly seminars include ‘Projects in Practice’, presenting best practice case studies and the products that define them, and ‘Technical Competency Briefings’ which demystify the latest legislation, regulations, products and technology.

PROJECTS IN PRACTICE

‘Projects in Practice’ presents London’s leading projects and the products that define them. The series gets under the skin of the best new projects across all sectors in the capital, revealing the technical aspects of their design, specification and delivery. Each seminar focuses in on a specific sector, from schools and homes to offices and tall buildings, linking in with NLA’s existing programme streams, and features projects presented by the architects, engineers and other team members instrumental in making London’s most successful buildings work.

BUILDING BETTER BRIEFINGS

Technical Briefings provide essential intelligence on latest legislation, regulations and technology from key experts and practitioners working across policy, procurement, delivery, construction, technical innovation and design. The series supports the improvement of professional competence across the NLA network. Regular briefings provide in-depth and up-to-date information on latest guidance, technology, products and essential expertise

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Expert Panel on Technical

Arita Morris

Director
Child Graddon Lewis

Andrew Parker

Partner, Construction
Forsters LLP

Caroline Wilson

Director of Inclusive Economy and Jobs
London Borough of Islington

Festus Moffat

Director
John Robertson Architects

Graham Hurrell

Commercial Strategy Manager
Hydro Building Systems UK

Ian Palmer

Head of UK Specification
Airflow

Laura Merrion Shaw

Associate Director
Cumming Group

Peter Caplehorn

Chief Executive
Construction Products Association

Simon Cross

Director Modern Methods of Construction
Mott MacDonald

Vicky Harrison

Associate
Levitt Bernstein

Balazs Bicsak

Associate
Price & Myers

James Green

Director Of Development and Regeneration
City of Westminster

Rachel Taylor

Associate Director
Arup

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NLA Expert Panels bring together industry experts from across the NLA membership to advise on our core programme, provide thought-leadership on development in London and respond to policies.