In December, the government published the quarterly progress report on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations, as well as the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus: Consultation and the Fire Engineers Authoritative Statement.
Additionally, the Building Safety Regulator has published its initial review of the definition of higher-risk buildings (HRBs).
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The Engineering Council welcomed their publication: “We strongly support the government’s expectation that fire engineering delivers safe buildings through a resilient and competent workforce that operates ethically, is accountable for the protection of life and maintains the confidence of the public.”
The Construction Leadership Council has published two new industry guidance notes on Staged Applications and key steps between Gateway 2 to Gateway 3 for building control for new HRBs. Read it at: b.link/CLC_HRBguidance
Finally, The Planning & Infrastructure Act, which aims to remove blockages and delays in the planning system, received royal assent in December. Find out more at: b.link/GOV_PlanningBill
Tom Pike, Director of Planning at Lanpro, said: “The bill represents a significant step forward in creating a more predictable, efficient and investment-ready planning system. It will help unlock private investment, accelerate the delivery of homes, employment space and strategic infrastructure, and support long-term economic growth.”
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