Building Safety & Hackitt press releases, articles and resources

Whilst every care was taken to ensure the information on this page was correct at the time of publication, parts of the Building Safety Bill may have been amended by virtue of receiving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and the subsequent publication of associated secondary legislation, therefore it is advisable to always consult the current building safety information published by the Building Safety Regulator (for England) and the Welsh Government (for Wales).

Below is a chronological list of documents, articles and responses from the MHCLG and LABC websites that address issues relating to the building regulations and standards that have arisen since the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

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Chronological list

14 Oct 2021	Government publishes further draft regulations	DLUHC documents
14 Oct 2021	Government publishes more factsheets	DLUHC documents
14 Oct 2021	Government publishes HSE as BSR factsheets	DLUHC documents
6 Oct 2021	HSE publishes building safety webpages	HSE website
23 Sep 2021	LABC welcome for levelling up focus of new Department	LABC article
9 Sep 2021	LABC verbal evidence to BSB committee legislative scrutiny	Parliament document
23 Aug 2021	LABC written evidence to BSB committee legislative scrutiny	Parliament document
7 Jul 2021	LABC welcome Building Safety Bill	LABC article
5 Jul 2021	Building Safety Bill published	Parliament documents
5 Jul 2021	Draft regulations, transition plan, factsheets, and other Building Safety Bill associated documents published	MHCLG documents
5 Jul 2021	Govt response to draft Building Safety Bill pre-legislative scrutiny	MHCLG documents
3 Jun 2021	LABC and NFCC launch fire safety learning portal	LABC article
30 Apr 2021	Fire Safety Bill becomes law	LABC article
12 Mar 2021	LABC sign up to building safer future charter	LABC article
17 Feb 2021	LABC welcomes new chief inspector of buildings	LABC article
24 Nov 2020	HCLG Select Committee report into pre-legislative scrutiny of draft Building Safety Bill	Parliament documents
5 Oct 2020	LABC welcomes competence blueprint	LABC article
25 Sep 2020	LABC submission to HCLG Select Committee pre-legislative scrutiny	LABC submission for members
22 Sep 2020	LABC announce next phase of independent competence verification	LABC article
27 Jul 2020	New building regulations manual issued	LABC article
6 Jul 2020	Grenfell Inquiry resumes
26 May 2020	Amended Approved Document B published	MHCLG document
2 April 2020	Approved Document B Workplan released showing research and proposed updates with Call for Evidence response	MHCLG document
17 Mar 2020	Grenfell Inquiry suspended because of COVID-19
21 Jan 2020	Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report	MHCLG document
21 Jan 2020	LABC responds to MCHLG building safety announcement	LABC article
21 Jan 2020	Additional frequently asked questions added for ban on combustible materials	MHCLG document
20 Jan 2020	Ban on use of combustible materials consultation opens	LABC article
19 Sep 2019	Revised clarified Approved Document B published	MHCLG document
3 Sep 2019	Government testing of High Pressure Laminate (HPL) panel systems	LABC article
20 Aug 2019	Construction and fire industries set out sweeping proposals to raise competence and make buildings safer	LABC article
7 Aug 2019	LABC welcomes cross industry support for clarity on building safety regulator	LABC response
31 July 2019	LABC's response to government consultation 'Building a Safer Future'	LABC response - LABC article
	Advice for construction professionals and building owners on High Pressure Laminate (HPL) panel systems issues	LABC article
10 July 2019	Building a Safer Future: Proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system	LABC presentation for members
5 July 2019	Clarified Approved Document B published	MHCLG document
10 Jun 2019	LABC consulting membership on building safety overhaul	LABC article
17 May 2019	MHCLG Hackitt implementation consultation announcement	LABC video for members
17 April 2019	Frequently Asked Questions added for ban on combustible materials	MHCLG document
16 April 2019	Updated Approved Document B incorporating 2019 changes	MHCLG document
12 Feb 2019	LABC welcome Dame Judith Hackitt's praise on competency	LABC response - LABC article
1 Feb 2019	Building control should come together and back reform	LABC response - LABC article
20 Dec 2018	Hackitt implementation – further LABC comment	LABC response - LABC article
18 Dec 2018	Updated Approved Document B incorporating most recent changes	MHCLG documents
	Brokenshire introduces tougher regulatory system for building safety	MHCLG press release
	Building a Safer Future - An Implementation Plan	MHCLG document
	MHCLG announcement on Hackitt implementation	LABC response - LABC article
	Technical Review of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations - A Call for Evidence	MHCLG document
	Government Response to the Consultation on Amendments to Statutory Guidance on Assessments in Lieu of Tests in Approved Document B	MHCLG document
30 Nov 2018	MHCLG Grenfell update - LABC responds	LABC article
29 Nov 2018	Updated Approved Document 7	MHCLG documents
	Government bans combustible materials on high-rise homes	MHCLG press release
	Circular drawing attention to the publication of the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018	MHCLG documents
23 Oct 2018	Lorna Stimpson gives passionate speech in support of Hackitt Review (video)	LABC video
9 Jul 2018	LABC's final response to the Hackitt Review	LABC article
6 Jul 2018	LABC Final response to the Hackitt Final Report	LABC document
	LABC's response to Dame Judith Hackitt's Review of the Building Regulations	LABC article
	Letter to Secretary of State - Feedback on Final Report	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 1: Joint Competent Authority digital Record/Golden Thread	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 2: Digital JCA portal process map	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 3: JCA framework considerations	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 4: LABC detailed response to recommendations	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 5: PAS Peer Review Audit form	LABC document
	Hackitt Review response Appendix 6: LABC members' survey	LABC document
19 Jun 2018	Hackitt and beyond: LABC's Building a Safer Future Conference	LABC article
18 Jun 2018	Consultation outcome and response	MHCLG
4 Jun 2018	Building a Safer Future: Hackitt Interim Report published	LABC article
4 Jun 2018	Implementing Hackitt - another milestone for LABC	LABC article
29 May 2018	LABC welcomes 'Hackitt Report'	LABC article
	LABC 10 point plan to progress the Hackitt recommendations	LABC article
13 Apr 2018	BWF reacts to the news that fire doors in Grenfell Tower did not meet test standards	LABC article
9 Mar 2018	Enforcement shouldn't be forgotten in Hackitt Review	LABC article
7 Mar 2018	Dame Judith Hackitt issues building industry challenge	LABC article
23 Feb 2018	LABC to play role in Hackitt Review Golden Thread working group	LABC article
15 Feb 2018	LABC welcomes participation in Hackitt Review working groups	LABC article
17 Jan 2018	7 key points from the Hackitt Interim Report	LABC article
18 Dec 2017	7 Recommendations from the Hackitt Interim Report	LABC article for members
	LABC backs Hackitt Review Interim Report	LABC article
	Important points for Members from Judith Hackitt's Interim Report	LABC article for members
12 Sep 2017	Review of Buiding Regulations and Fire Safety: call for evidence	MHCLG document
30 Aug 2017	Terms of reference for the Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety	MHCLG document
25 Aug 2017	Government completes large-scale fire safety testing programme	MHCLG press release
8 Aug 2017	Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 3	MHCLG guidance
28 Jul 2017	Independent review of building regulations and fire safety	Government announces an independent review of building regulations and fire safety
	Grenfell Tower fire: Response and tackling fire risk in high rise blocks	House of Commons Briefing Paper
20 Jul 2017	Building Safety Programme	Regularly updated on the MHCLG website, register for updates
10 Jul 2017	The Built Environment Professions back a joined-up approach to respond to the Grenfell Tower disaster	LABC article
6 Jul 2017	Expert panel recommends further tests on cladding and insulation	MHCLG press release
5 Jul 2017	Grenfell Tower: Statement from the BCA	LABC article
18 Jun 2017	Safety checks following Grenfell Tower	DCLG letter to local authorities and housing associations – DCLG letter for members
	New build and refurbished building information checklist	DCLG spreadsheet for local authorities and housing associations – for members
	Procedure for non-fire rated rainscreen	LABC documents for members
	Procedure for non-combustible or limited combustible rainscreen	LABC documents for members

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