The UK government launched this call for evidence to inform the development of a new, long-term strategy, which aims to cover all professions, trades and occupations in the built environment sector, and supports a well-functioning system where buildings are safe, high-performing and sustainable; individuals and organisations are enabled to thrive; and the building system is trusted. The strategy is due to be published in spring 2027.
The strategy itself will focus on England, but it is likely to have broader implications across the UK, including informing ongoing discussions about professional regulation, protection of functions, and the creation of a more level playing field for building design professionals.
Ensuring that CIAT’s membership and the wider architectural technology discipline and profession are well represented in this strategy is vital so that any resulting policy enables appropriately competent professionals to undertake safety critical work on a fair and even basis.
Government is explicitly asking for evidence-based responses, to build a strategy which reflects the experiences of practising professionals. So, we need your help to build a robust evidence base and an impactful response.
This workshop will be used to capture your experiences and feedback on how effective the current strengths and weaknesses of the system, across different stages of the building lifecycle and different themes:
- Skills, knowledge, experience and capability
- Behaviours, conduct and culture
- Accountability and personal responsibility
- System infrastructure
- Interdependencies
- Practical actions for reform
The workshops will help to inform a central CIAT response.
