Hackitt looks to crack down on building safety shortcuts

By Jordan Marshall2018-05-17T09:10:00

Hackitt Review lays out key points where new regulatory body must run rule over high rise residential buildings

Dame Judith Hackitt has put the construction industry on notice, aiming to crack down on those who take “shortcuts” with building safety.

In her final report, which was released this morning, Hackitt recommended the introduction of three ’gateway points’, where building professionals with a responsibility for safety will have to prove to the new Joint Competent Authority (JCA) they are complying with regulations.

The JCA will be made up of the Local Authority Building Standards, fire and rescue authorities and the Health and Safety Executive.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community