MHCLG appoints former Fosters partner as interim chief construction adviser

By Carl Brown2025-10-01T07:44:00

Appointment made in response to Grenfell Inquiry recommendation

The government has announced the appointment of experienced architect Thouria Istephan as its interim chief construction adviser.

Istephan, who was a partner at Foster & Partners for 25 years until 2022, has been appointed to advise ministers and officials on building safety and regulatory reform.

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