Building Safety Update
The Government has published the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Construction Products White Paper and General Safety Requirement for Products Consultations and a statement from the interim Chief Construction Adviser.
Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report
The Government has published its Annual Report on progress in implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations. The report also provides an update on Phase 1 recommendations related to Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
Construction Products Reform White Paper
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a white paper to seek views on a package of proposals for reform of the construction products regime.
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 20 May 2026 and further details can be found here.
General Safety Requirement for Construction Products
MHCLG has also published a consultation to seek views on proposals to introduce a general safety requirement for construction products that are currently unregulated.
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 20 May 2026 and further details can be found here.
Statement from the interim Chief Construction Adviser
The interim Chief Construction Adviser, Thouria Istephan, has also published a statement on her work to date. This sets out her experience in the role so far, as well as her priorities for the remainder of her term. This can be found here.
