Morning, Friday, 24th October 2025
Online
This conference will bring together policymakers and stakeholders to discuss priorities for building safety in England.
With the Government committing to implementing all 58 of the Grenfell Phase 2 report’s recommendations, the agenda will include examination of the new proposed roles for a single Construction Regulator and Chief Construction Advisor, and how responsibilities for safety are being shaped across the system, including ongoing reforms to the Building Safety Regulator. Delegates will consider how best to support those working in the sector to meet new requirements, including forthcoming duties linked to Awaab’s Law, electrical safety in social housing, and the proposed Hillsborough Law.
Planned sessions will look at how the safety regime is working in practice, including how Gateway approvals are operating, what is needed to accelerate cladding remediation, and how enforcement is being carried out. Discussion will consider how proposed reforms to the Building Safety Regulator, including a new Fast Track Process for new build applications, will impact housing delivery and balance safety. Attendees will also discuss potential impacts of the Building Safety Levy, and how costs and responsibilities can be shared fairly while continuing to support housing delivery.
Further areas of focus include changes to the Construction Products Regulation system, approaches to transparency in product information and testing, and factors that contribute to resident assurance and confidence in their homes. There will also be discussion on how recent commitments in the 2025 Spending Review, such as local authority capacity and digital infrastructure, can support effective implementation of the new regulatory regime.
With the agenda currently in the drafting stage, overall areas for discussion include:
- building safety reforms:
- next steps for implementing the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report
- the role of a single Construction Regulator and Chief Construction Advisor
- options for coordinating oversight across the system
- timelines for implementation
- legal obligations: implications of Awaab’s Law and the proposed Hillsborough Law - preparing public bodies and landlords for new duties - defining roles and ensuring accountability
- safety regime in practice: how Gateway approval processes are working - factors affecting the pace of project approvals - requirements for safety case management across different building types
- cladding remediation: progress under the Remediation Acceleration Plan - capacity of developers and landlords to meet targets - responsibilities for delivery and enforcement
- enforcement and oversight: division of responsibilities between the Building Safety Regulator, local authorities and others - application of enforcement powers - strategies to support consistent compliance
- Building Safety Levy: timing and structure of the Levy - potential effects on development viability - interaction with existing developer obligations and tax measures
- construction product reform: implications of proposed changes to testing, certification and transparency - considerations for supply chains and imported products - links with wider safety and procurement policy
- resident trust and confidence: options for sharing safety information with residents - mechanisms for reporting concerns - approaches to supporting public understanding and assurance
