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In our latest blog, Jack Fleming, CIAT Policy and Public Affairs Executive, makes the case for a National Retrofit Programme with design at its core.

This week, the Chancellor announced the Autumn Budget, building on the June 2025 Spending Review.

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.

Jack Fleming, CIAT Policy & Public Affairs Executive, reflects on the Comprehensive Spending Review, and what it means for the built environment.

CIAT has welcomed investments in the built environment in this week's Comprehensive Spending Review.

CIAT has welcomed the confirmation of skills funding and investment in affordable homes through the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.

The government has confirmed the Building Safety Levy will come into effect in autumn 2026.

CIAT has prepared a short briefing, summarising the government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.

Deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed the government will introduce a new single regulator responsible for the entire construction industry.

Along with 9 other organisations, CIAT and CIEEM have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor on the value of nature to the economy and society.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are looking to recruit twelve members for a new Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC).

The Scottish government has launched a delivery plan for strengthening the planning system to tackle the housing emergency.

This week, the Labour Government set out their first Budget in fourteen years, with detailed spending plans for the financial year 2025/26.

CIAT has today (30 October) responded to the Autumn Budget Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

Earlier this week, the government announced plans to strengthen requirements around late payments and retentions, which have been brought into focus again following the collapse of ISG.

Last week, the Scottish Government published its Programme for Government 2024-25. What does it mean for Architectural Technology?

CIAT’s view on the Labour Government’s policies and priorities

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of today’s King’s Speech