Reynaers Aluminium UK, a leading manufacturer of sustainable architectural aluminium systems, has unveiled a new CPD to support confident specification of glazing systems and facades under the Building Safety Act (BSA) framework.

In its latest CPD, titled ‘Mastering the Building Safety Act: Architects, Glazing Systems, Safe Passage, and Holding the Golden Thread’ Reynaers explores how the BSA affects both the specification and design of glazing and façade systems.

The third CPD in a series written by an architect for architects, the CPD was developed by Vice President of the Manchester Society of Architects Paul Iddon and provides practical insights into the changing role of architects under the BSA.

Since its introduction in 2022, the BSA has ushered in a new era in building safety and placed a renewed emphasis on competency and accountability across the construction sector. Under the BSA framework, compliance demands traceable performance evidence, verified product data and transparent documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project – with the gateway system ensuring this ‘golden thread’ of information is supplied.

This latest CPD from Reynaers explains how to manage the golden thread and highlights the elevated role of the Principal Designer - whose responsibility has an increased focus on compliance and structural integrity as a result of the BSA.

By using real project testimony, this new seminar demonstrates how early collaboration with manufacturers, a clear specification strategy, and system-level testing can simplify the Gateway process which has called for many changes, including the need to notify of any alterations to specified systems. In addition, the seminar outlines best practice in supplying full technical submissions so that the Building regulator can make an accurate judgment on Gateway 2 approvals and drive higher standards of performance throughout the built environment.

The CPD also outlines the performance standards of Reynaers products, as well as its commitment to testing and compliance, and looks at the ways in which the company’s expertise is able to support architects in safe, compliant and responsible building design.

Samantha Hill, Head of Marketing at Reynaers Aluminium UK, said: “At Reynaers Aluminium, we foster a culture of continuous improvement, which includes investment in training, and collaboration with our colleagues in the industry. We do this not only to ensure projects comply with regulatory change such as the BSA, but to safeguard lives and property, helping to develop a high-quality built environment that stands the test of time.

“This CPD is the third in a series written by an architect to provide a unique perspective on the practical specification of glazing systems under the BSA and connects architectural concepts with our innovative products and services.

“Our CPDs are designed to support the continuous development of high-standards within the industry, and underline our commitment to our customers - and share specialist insights.

“Following the release of ‘The Best of All Possible Worlds’ towards the end of last year, which focuses on curtain walling, and more recently, “Memories of Green’ builds upon the popular use of glazed systems to deepen the connection between architecture and the natural world, this new CPD tackles the practicalities of high-spec systems for facades, windows and doors in tall buildings.

“Content includes looking at practical ways in which architects, as the Principal Designer, can ensure compliance with the BSA and demonstrate best practice in order to navigate the gateway process.”

The CPD is the latest addition to Reynaers’ existing portfolio of RIBA-approved resources, which cover topics including curtain walling, specifying aluminium sliding doors, acoustic glazing solutions, sustainable aluminium systems and more.

Reynaers will present its ‘Mastering the Building Safety Act’ CPD via webinar this December and January. For in-person sessions, onsite or at Reynaers' UK headquarters in Birmingham, enquire online or contact the Reynaers Consult Team.