Criminal liablities for building regulation breaches the push industry needs, says RIBA boss

By Jordan Marshall2018-06-29T06:00:00

Adrian Dobson said severe punishments may be the only way to overhaul approach to compliance in construction industry

Criminal culpability for failure to adhere to building regulations may be the push industry needs for a culture shift, according to the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Speaking as part of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s first follow-up session on Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations earlier this week Adrian Dobson said he felt industry needed a push in order to change its approach to complying with regulations.

Hackitt’s report, which looked to move away from prescriptive regulations, suggested the onus should be put on industry to ensure compliance.

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