Competence: A timely cultural change for our industry

Peter Caplehorn

Reduced risk and better quality builds are goals we must pursue in order to regain public trust

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently closed its consultation on Building a Safer Future, that builds on the recommendations from Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and proposes fundamental reform of building safety requirements so that residents are safe, and feel safe, in their homes. As the conversation progresses, it is only right that we remind ourselves of the wider cultural change our industry is undergoing.

Key among these various improvements is competence. It goes to the heart of everything we do as an industry and is essential if we are to design, construct and maintain buildings that perform as intended.

This is PREMIUM content, available to subscribers only

You are not currently logged in. Subscribers may LOGIN here.

SUBSCRIBE to access this story

Gated access promo

SUBSCRIBE for UNLIMITED access to news and premium content

A subscription will provide access to the latest industry news, expert analysis & comment from industry leaders,  data and research - including our popular annual league tables. You will receive:

  • Print/digital issues delivered to your door/inbox
  • Unlimited access to building.co.uk including our archive
  • Print/digital supplements
  • Newsletters - unlimited access to the stories behind the headlines

Subscribe now 

 

Get access to premium content subscribe today