{"id":162293,"date":"2026-05-21T09:39:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=162293"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:34:52","slug":"uk-acts-on-grenfell-inquiry-recommendations-improve-building-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/uk-acts-on-grenfell-inquiry-recommendations-improve-building-safety\/162293\/","title":{"rendered":"UK acts on Grenfell Inquiry recommendations to improve building safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK government has published guidance for a more accountable system to improve building safety in light of recommendations in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry<\/h2>\n

Recognising that the Grenfell tragedy could have been prevented, the government is focused on taking robust action to create a building safety system and to address problems identified by the inquiry.<\/p>\n

Minister for building safety, fire and democracy, Samantha Dixon, stated: \u201cThe\u202fGrenfell\u202ftragedy\u202fshould never have happened,\u202fand we\u202fremain\u202fcommitted to\u202flearning and acting on\u202fits\u202ffailings.<\/p>\n

\u201cHigh standards,\u202fresponsibility\u202fand safety must\u202funderpin\u202fthe whole building process,\u202fupheld\u202fby everyone across the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n

A skilled workforce is necessary to deliver safe buildings<\/h3>\n

A Call for Evidence<\/a> has been launched\u202fto\u202fdrive\u202fa\u202fnew\u202fBuilding Professions Strategy, exploring\u202fhow people work during all stages of the building safety process,\u202ffrom\u202fdesigners\u202fto\u202fcontractors.<\/p>\n

The strategy, based on evidence of what works, is set to be published in 2027. It\u202fwill\u202fprovide\u202fa clear view\u202fon the\u202fskills,\u202fexperience\u202fand accountabilities\u202frequired of\u202fthose across the building process\u202f\u2013\u202fensuring a skilled\u202fworkforce\u202fequipped\u202fto deliver safe\u202fand\u202fsustainable\u202fbuildings.<\/p>\n

A better-equipped fire service can respond more efficiently to dangers<\/h3>\n

The government has also taken the first step in delivering a new college of fire and rescue.<\/p>\n

The college\u202fwill\u202fhelp strengthen the\u202fprofessionalism and skills\u202fof leaders and firefighters across the\u202ffire and rescue sector,\u202fimprove\u202fconsistency\u202fof\u202fstandards across services, and\u202fwiden access to best practice, resulting in a better, more efficient\u202fservice for the public.<\/p>\n

The\u202fconsultation that\u202fhas\u202flaunched today\u202fseeks views from the sector and the public to help\u202fshape\u202fthe\u202fcollege\u2019s\u202fdesign.<\/p>\n

Removal of unsafe cladding will improve building safety across the country<\/h3>\n

Earlier this month, the King\u2019s Speech<\/a> confirmed plans to introduce a Remediation Bill, which will drive forward the remediation of historic unsafe cladding even faster \u2013 removing barriers, getting buildings fixed faster and allowing residents to feel safer in their homes.<\/p>\n

Other measures announced include:<\/p>\n