{"id":159717,"date":"2026-02-26T09:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=159717"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:56:46","slug":"government-proposes-regulations-stronger-building-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/government-proposes-regulations-stronger-building-products\/159717\/","title":{"rendered":"Government proposes regulations for stronger building products"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the wake of the Grenfell recommendations, the government has made several proposals to crackdown on unsafe or unregulated building products<\/h2>\n

A new White Paper to ensure use of stronger building products has been published.<\/p>\n

The proposals aim to create safer buildings and projects, with fewer weaknesses.<\/p>\n

All products must go through an assessment<\/h3>\n

At present, only around a third of construction products are assessed, but if new regulations are put in place, then all products will need to be checked.<\/p>\n

The White Paper has been published alongside the first annual report on implementing the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, tracking the progress made on the 12 recommendations to include fire safety in buildings.<\/p>\n

It is expected that 70% of the recommendations will be completed by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

Housing secretary, Steve Reed, said: \u201cThe Grenfell fire was a tragedy that must never be repeated.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone should feel safe in their home. We are making progress implementing the Inquiry recommendations, but there is more to do as we continue to learn and act on the mistakes of the past.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister for building safety, fire and democracy, Samantha Dixon, said: \u201cWe will never forget the tragedy of Grenfell and will continue working with the local community, industry and local authorities to deliver safer homes and lasting change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe failings outlined by the inquiry exposed fundamental issues in product, building and fire safety standards and through the Construction Products White Paper and our work to implement all the recommendations of the inquiry, we will create a better system for millions of people across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

The annual report can be found here<\/a>, while the White Paper can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Architects will also keep implementing Grenfell recommendations<\/h3>\n

Earlier this month<\/a>, the Architect\u2019s Registration Board (ARB) released its new five-year strategy, which both maintains the ambitions of the previous strategy while also continuing to improve safety standards.<\/p>\n

The strategy has four key targets, as follows:<\/p>\n

1. Raise standards of future architects<\/h4>\n