GIA CPD EVENT 2 - Grenfell, Hackitt and the Profession – 30th October 2019.
with Gordon Gibb
FRIBA FRIAS MCIArb Architect and Expert Witness
The fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 started a process of change that will impact upon how high-rise residential buildings are designed, approved, constructed, renovated, occupied and maintained. Some lessons learned are covered in the report by Dame Judith Hackitt. Others have yet to be learned. Whist formal conclusions are awaited, Government is already asking questions of ARB and the RIBA about the fitness for purpose of architectural education. Gordon Gibb supervised a team of four students from the Mackintosh School who investigated the processes and failures that led to the fire and the devastation that it caused. This talk covers the research outcomes: the regulatory, consultation and procurement issues before the fire; the errors in design, construction and site management; the detail of the Hackitt Review and the impact that this will have on the future of architectural practice and education in the UK.
Tickets are available https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gia-cpd-series-20192020-season-tickets-61858913676
Reduced ticket prices for RIAS/GIA members.
Event Details -
** All events start at 18:00 in the Billiards Room of the Mackintosh at the Willow in Sauchiehall Street
with Teas and Coffee served from 17.30 - an opportunity to meet other attendees. **
Free to full time students with a valid matriculation card (limited number of places available). Please write directly to practice@gia.org.uk to book your place.
The Small Practice Group meets in the Conference Room, on the 2nd floor between 17:00 – 17:55 before each of the CPD events. Attendance is free for all RIAS / GIA members. These meetings provide an opportunity for architects working alone or in small teams to share knowledge, network with like minded colleagues and cover CPD topics relevant to smaller practices. For more information please contact Amanda Campbell, A-Cubed Design Ltd at amanda@a3online.co.uk
Access is via the retail entrance then lift or stairway.
All welcome to look around the exhibition area.
Coffee, Tea, Water, Shortbread is served on the 2nd floor between 17:30 – 18:00.
CPD presentation in the Billiards Room, on 2nd floor between 18:00 – c.19:30.
CPD Certificates will be emailed shortly after each event to participants.