Robert Jenrick MP – The new Secretary of State for Housing’s speech on building safety
In September 2019, Secretary of State for Housing, Robert Jenrick delivered a speech updating the House on the government’s progress on building safety.
Government is urged to prioritise building safety
After Dame Judith Hackitt’s review and the ensuing government consultation, the government is now urged to create legislation to improve building safety.
An important new role: the Building Safety Regulator
One of the suggestions of the “Building a Safer Future” consultation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is the installation of a Building Safety Regulator. In this article we discuss this new role as well as the importance of the Safety Case. The role of the Building Safety Regulator The main role […]
How the proposed Building Safety Certificate impacts building safety
The proposed new regime includes residential buildings of 18 meters and higher. A Building Safety Certificate must be issued for any high-rise residential building within scope. This article also covers the Golden Thread of Information.
The critical role of the Building Safety Manager (BSM)
A building safety manager works under the supervision of the accountable person supporting them by carrying out day to day functions.
