Construction Industry ‘Riven With Conflicts Of Interest At Every Turn’

A construction industry “riven with conflicts of interest at every turn” needs urgent and wide-ranging action from government to ensure high-rise safety post-Grenfell, a key Commons committee says. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee recommends extensive changes to building regulations, following the publication of the final report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety set up after the Grenfell disaster. “The industry is riven with conflicts of interest at every turn, with manufacturers choosing the most lenient testing bodies for their products.” Read more on 24housing.

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New Regulator Likely Following HCA Review

A new English social housing regulator is likely to be created following a government review of the Homes and Communities Agency. Inside Housing understands the review, which launched in March and is due to report its findings soon, will recommend splitting the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) regulation function off into a separate body. The new regulator would have the power to set its own fees and control its own budget. The move follows increasing concern about the potential for conflicts of interest caused by the HCA carrying out both regulation and investment activities. Read more on Inside Housing.