Four Pillars of Nuclear in Construction – Part 1

Drawing on experience gained across four major nuclear projects, including Hinkley Point C and his current project, Sizewell C, Rob Beringham FCIOB MBA MICWI introduces the first two pillars of successful nuclear construction in part 1 of this 2-part series:  Regulatory Licensing, Oversight and Compliance and Nuclear Safety Culture.

This CPD session explores the unique regulatory environment that governs nuclear projects, providing an overview of nuclear site licensing, regulatory oversight, nuclear safety cases, and the core licence conditions that shape construction activities. Participants will gain an understanding of why compliance is fundamental to delivering safe, secure, and high-quality outcomes in the nuclear sector.

The session also traces the development of nuclear safety culture within the industry and highlights key lessons learned from past events. Rob discusses the impact of latent defects and organisational conditions, why safety culture must be embedded as a lived experience throughout a project, and the importance of competency, training, security, and effective controls. Designed for construction professionals seeking insight into one of the world’s most highly regulated industries, this CPD provides practical knowledge and real-world perspectives from the frontline of major nuclear project delivery.

Part 2 will follow in 2027, covering the second two pillars: Quality Assurance and Traceability, and Engineering and Design.