It is our mission to protect not just places but people.
In April 2022, the new Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent. This allowed the Health and Safety Executive to formally establish the Building Safety Regulator (BRS). And we’re going to build a more rigorous and robust regulatory framework for high-rise buildings in England.
The work we’ll do will create communication channels for residents to voice concerns, regulate the regulators and ensure high-rise residential buildings adhere to our new framework. We want to serve as a lasting tribute to those who have lost their lives from poor and substandard buildings and ensure these instances are consigned to the past.
We’ve spent the last year working with residents and industry professionals alike to ensure that everyone has a voice. And things are already changing. For example, we’ve seen noticeable and immediate improvements to the way fire safety plans are instilled into the planning of new buildings.
We’ve ultimately changed how new regulations are implemented. They now need to be adhered to throughout the lifecycle of buildings. From planning and design to construction and occupation. We’re looking to pave the way for new measures that will fundamentally change the way industry approaches the safety and quality of buildings.
By driving culture change we’re able to put residents at the heart of building safety. Industry needs to step up. These changes will have a lasting impact on businesses and families across England.