Lisa Hendricks: Promoting Diversity in Building Control

In this episode of the ASFP's Sparking Interest podcast, we sit down with Lisa Hendricks, Business Development Manager at Assent Group and recipient of the prestigious "Woman of the Year" award at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2023.

Lisa shares her unique journey from a 25-year career in financial services to becoming a key figure in the fire safety and building control industry. We explore her role in co-founding the Fire Safety Building Regulation Group (FSBRG), aimed at uniting voices in building control and fire safety, and discuss the vital changes following the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Lisa dives into the importance of diversity, the creation of the Next Generation Building Control group, and her vision for future-proofing the fire safety industry by supporting emerging professionals.

Topics Covered:

📌 ASFP’s commitment to diversity in fire safety

📌 The journey behind FSBRG and its impact

📌 Insights on the Building Safety Act and industry regulations

📌 Bridging generations with Next Generation Building Control

📌 Lisa’s advocacy for industry-wide professionalism

 

Tune in as we explore key topics that affect the construction industry and the safety of our buildings.