Competence is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022. It’s not just a regulatory requirement; it’s something that affects your business every day, from the people you employ to the work you deliver.
But what does competence actually mean in practice?
And how can you clearly demonstrate that you manage a competent team?
Why this matters to your business
Under the Building Safety Act, demonstrating competence is no longer optional. Regulators, clients, and principal contractors increasingly expect clear evidence that the people carrying out work have the right skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours to do so safely.
Many builders ask:
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What counts as competence?
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How do I assess competence across my workforce?
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What records or processes should I have in place?
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How do I show I’m managing competence properly — without creating unnecessary paperwork?
What this webinar will cover
This practical, FMB-exclusive webinar will:
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Explain what competence means under the Building Safety Act 2022
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Break down the key terms and expectations in plain English
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Show you practical steps you can take now to manage competence in your business
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Share simple approaches to assessing, recording and maintaining competence across your team
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Help you feel more confident when dealing with clients, regulators and supply chain partners
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
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FMB members running small to medium-sized building businesses
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Company directors and business owners
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Site managers and supervisors
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Anyone responsible for managing people, subcontractors or compliance
Take practical action
You don’t need to become a legal expert — but you do need to understand what’s expected of you and how to put sensible systems in place.
Join us to gain clarity, confidence and practical tools you can start using straight away to manage competence in your business.
