Foreword from Eddie Weir PCIAT, President
As professionals deeply engaged in shaping the built environment, CIAT recognises the crucial role our sector plays in addressing societal challenges. We have identified critical areas on which the Government should collaborate with CIAT and the wider sector to ensure we create a built environment that is agile, responsive to challenges, prosperous and led by world-class expertise.
The UK's actions on key issues such as net zero and building safety must be dramatically expedited so we can produce healthy, safe and sustainable communities. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the inquiry into the poor construction of Scottish schools, and RAAC in public buildings, competent built environment professionals are more important than ever, and for the UK to compete on a global scale, we need to address the skills shortages in our sector.
The time for action and delivery is now, and we call upon the UK Government to consult with CIAT and the wider built environment sector, which is perfectly placed to offer support and advice on the associated challenges our country faces.
We present this three-point plan to the next UK Government, outlining key areas of focus to build a sustainable future for our nation. This will require a coordinated effort from Government, the sector, and communities to overcome barriers and accelerate progress towards a more sustainable and resilient built environment.