Background
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, Build UK together with the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Construction Industry Council (CIC) were asked by the Government to establish the Industry Response Group.
Objective
To ensure that residents of affected buildings are safe and feel safe from the risk of fire, now and in the future.
Outcome
To advise Government on the construction industry’s capacity and capability to deliver works at pace.
Timeline
August 2019
Industry Response Group publishes it's interim report for consultation
July 2019
Build UK responded to the Building a Safer Future consultation
June 2019
Consultation on Building A Safer Future launched
May 2019
Working group reports submitted to the Industry Response Group
December 2018
Implementation plan published by the Ministry for Homes, Communities and Local Government
May 2018
Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Final Report published
Latest project updates
Competence Steering Group and Industry Response Group publish interim report on Grenfell
Build UK responds to Government’s Building a Safer Future Consultation
Government publishes new consultation on Building a Safer Future
The Ministry for Communities, Homes and Local Government: Implementation plan
Building a Safer Future – Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
Build UK’s response to the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Final Report
How to get involved
Please contact info@BuildUK.org.
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