MHCLG launch new building safety newsletter

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.

The building safety and regulatory landscape continues to evolve following the conclusion of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the UK Government response to the Inquiry and the launch of the Prospectus for the Single Construction Regulator.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will pause the processing of new building control applications submitted via the GOV.UK online portal from 19 December to 5 January 2026.

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

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is seeking to appoint an experienced leader to Chair their Building Advisory Committee (BAC).