A New Chapter for the Building Safety Regulator

A new chapter for the Building Safety Regulator

In a significant move to accelerate housebuilding, the UK government has announced a package of potentially significant reforms to the makeup of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). These changes are aimed at addressing growing concerns from industry stakeholders about delays and inefficiencies in the current system, which have impacted and continue to impact project delivery and viability. The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced in response…

Government Overhauls Building Safety Regulator to Accelerate Housebuilding

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has unveiled a significant reform package aimed at transforming the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), with the goal of reducing project delays and driving forward the construction of 1.5 million high-quality homes. Announced on 30 June 2025, the reforms include a new fast-track review process, strategic leadership changes, and major investment in regulatory capacity. The initiative…

Inquiry launched into work of Building Safety Regulator

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation, with a particular focus on the work of the Building Safety Regulator, which was established following the Building Safety Act 2022.