Robert Jenrick MP – The new Secretary of State for Housing’s speech on building safety
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In September 2019, Secretary of State for Housing, Robert Jenrick delivered a speech updating the House on the government’s progress on building safety.
Government is urged to prioritise building safety
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After Dame Judith Hackitt’s review and the ensuing government consultation, the government is now urged to create legislation to improve building safety.
An important new role: the Building Safety Regulator
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One of the suggestions of the “Building a Safer Future” consultation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is the installation of a Building Safety Regulator. In this article we discuss this new role as well as the importance of the Safety Case. The role of the Building Safety Regulator The main role […]
How the proposed Building Safety Certificate impacts building safety
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The proposed new regime includes residential buildings of 18 meters and higher. A Building Safety Certificate must be issued for any high-rise residential building within scope. This article also covers the Golden Thread of Information.
The critical role of the Building Safety Manager (BSM)
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A building safety manager works under the supervision of the accountable person supporting them by carrying out day to day functions.