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Insights: The case for partnering even unites our two largest political parties

The recently introduced Procurement Act 2023 is a solid piece of legislation that clearly benefits from considered collaboration between public and private sector organisations. Bringing simplification and greater transparency to public procurement is a win-win situation and this ethos shines through in Sections 16 and 17 of the Act, where there is an open invitation […]

Insights: Lessons unlearned? Housing, risk, and the illusion of progress

Hans Mitchell, Client Relations Director at Harmony Fire Watching the footage of a recent fire at a block of flats in Bethnal Green provides a stark reminder that for those of us working in the arena of ‘risk management’, operating under a mindset of chronic unease is one of our most effective guiding principles. The […]

Insights: A framework for raising sector competence – the ICC publishes its inaugural report, but is it missing the key role technology can play?

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) was set up in September 2023 to provide strategic leadership, advice and encouragement on matters of competence to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the construction industry. It’s inaugural annual report has now been published. With industry competence a central criticism emerging from all post-Grenfell Tower inquiries and reports, this […]

Insights: Fire safety in progress – but is it fast enough for Scottish residents?

What have we learned from the recently published minutes of the 2 April final session of the Ministerial Working Group (MWG) on Building and Fire Safety arising from the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2? The 26 participants reinforced Scotland’s acceptance of the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations and the plans for implementation through cross-sector collaboration. This is a […]

Insights: Grenfell Inquiry response ushers in critical reforms for safer homes

The aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy continues to shape building safety reforms across the UK, and the government’s recent acceptance of all 58 Inquiry recommendations reinforces the reforms introduced by the Building Safety Act and other key policies. Dame Judith Hackitt joined us to exclusively reveal some of the key elements of the government’s […]

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