Following consultation with industry, Government has announced a suite of reforms to strengthen the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) and clamp down on late payments, including banning retention payments in the construction sector.
Last week, a cross-party group of MPs published a new report calling for key actions to put quality at the heart of efforts to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England.
CIAT and other professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million individuals has written to the UK Government to encourage stronger recognition of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, stating that this can contribute to public confidence and economic development.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has warned that the remediation of buildings is being hindered by deep-rooted flaws in the building safety system.
Thouria Istephan has been appointed as the new interim Chief Construction Adviser to provide independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform.
CIAT has added its support to an amendment to the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which would require a design vision to be included in new Spatial Development Strategies.
Deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed the government will introduce a new single regulator responsible for the entire construction industry.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are looking to recruit twelve members for a new Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC).
