UK government advances building safety reforms
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The UK government published reports detailing progress on building safety improvements and responding to recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report.
Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people, the government appointed Thouria Istephan as Interim Chief Construction Adviser to provide expert guidance on reforms. Istephan released a final report reflecting on the advancements made over the past year, including the publication of a Construction Products White Paper and plans for a Single Construction Regulator.
The government has now completed nine additional recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, bringing the total to 30 since February 2025. These updates encompass establishing operational committees with experts from academia and industry, allocating £13 million to universities for fire engineering education, and improving training and guidance for fire and rescue services. The government also launched new public dashboards to track the implementation of recommendations from various inquiries, promoting transparency and accountability.
Parliament’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will conclude its oversight work in early 2027. The government states it will continue collaborating with communities, industry, and local authorities to implement remaining changes and ensure safer homes.
