Regulator introduces social media channels to share building safety guidance and news

Regulator launches digital channels for communication

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has launched dedicated social media channels to provide updates on building safety guidance, news and events.

BSR stated that the new channels follow its transition to a standalone organisation earlier this year and are intended to create a direct line of communication with industry and residents.

The channels will share building safety guidance, resources and information on online webinars and events.

They will complement the organisation’s GOV.UK page and its existing campaign website.

BSR stated: “The new channels will allow us to provide a direct, focused line of communication to everyone interested in building safety and the work of BSR.”

Access to information, updates and training

Following the new BSR channels will provide access to information for high-rise residents across England and updates on building safety reforms and legislation.

Users will be able to view links to transparency data and official guidance, alongside campaign updates and technical information for the construction sector.

The channels will also include details of free training, toolkits and webinars, along with opportunities to take part in BSR research projects.

BSR produces three regular ebulletins for industry, responsible persons and high-rise residents, providing updates on guidance, recent developments and opportunities to contribute feedback.

More than 21,000 subscribers currently receive these updates, with sign-up available for further users.

BSR stated that it will continue to expand its digital presence and update its website as additional platforms are introduced.

Safe Dubai forum set for 13 February at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Safe Dubai 2026 forum details

Encardio Rite will host the 2026 edition of Safe Dubai on 13 February 2026 at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai.

The company said the one-day forum will bring together senior industry experts to examine emerging trends and challenges and how monitoring data is being used to reduce risk, plan interventions more effectively and make stronger lifecycle decisions.

Keynote and discussion themes

Professor Kenichi Soga, from University of California, Berkeley, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.

Arushi Bhalla, Managing Director, Encardio Rite Group of Companies, said: “Smart construction has progressed from data collection to predictive and intelligence-driven asset management.

“Today’s challenge is not access to data, but the ability to interpret it in a way that improves safety, performance, and lifecycle outcomes.

“Safe Dubai 2026 provides a platform to examine how infrastructure intelligence is being applied across complex, real-world projects.”

The announcement also referenced a McKinsey report estimating global construction industry inefficiencies at US$1.6 trillion annually, linked to limited visibility and fragmented insights.

Interested industry professionals can register via the event website.