Government launches consultation on single construction regulator

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Approvals process for high-rise remediations will also be streamlined but definition of higher risk buildings to remain the same

The government has announced plans to establish a single construction regulator and has launched a consultation to seek industry feedback.

Proposals to bring together oversight of buildings, materials and professionals from across the built environment were one of the key recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report, which was published in September last year.

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