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[edit] Why the UK construction industry must unite for Building Safety

In light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the introduction of the Building Safety Act in 2022 and the outputs from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in 2024, this 2025 year represents a pivotal moment for the architectural design and construction industry.

The issues raised by the inquiry, the new and changing regulatory landscape as well as ongoing wider pressures and targets represent not only major challenges to an industry still in flux but also significant opportunities, for architects, technicians, consultants, product manufacturers, installers, contractors and clients. Now is the time to join forces, share knowledge openly in all its forms, react, respond, and reshape towards industry led transformation of building culture, one that puts collaboration, shared responsibility and building safety at its heart.

[edit] The legacy of Grenfell and our responsibility

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry exposed fundamental flaws in building regulations, construction practices, and fire safety measures. As professionals responsible for the design and safety of buildings, architects must respond by evolving our approach to safety. We can no longer view safety as merely a compliance issue but as a core aspect of every design decision.

The Building Safety Act marks a significant shift in how safety is regulated. From the establishment of a new Building Safety Regulator to the introduction of accountable, clients, contractors and designers, the new framework calls for all professionals to adopt more stringent practices and demonstrate competency in fire safety and risk management.

[edit] A dynamic resource and knowledge-sharing community

Despite the wealth of regulations and guidance, professionals are often left to navigate complex and evolving standards alone. A collaborative approach achieving holistic understanding as part of culture change is vital. By pooling collective knowledge and learning from each other’s experiences, across different disciplines the industry itself and as a whole can enhance its response to the demands of building safety, shaping a better industry for tomorrow..

The Building Safety Wiki, sponsored by Enframe Consulting, and Liz Male Consulting is a free-to-use platform, which is accessed by thousands of individuals, companies, associations and institutions. Registration can be in any form, with contributions associated to the appropriate registered profiles, so what is stopping your organisation making an impression and an impact in 2025 ?

Our goal is to create a community-driven platform where the industry and a whole can share insights, experiences, and best practices, ensuring it stays ahead of and understand the nuances of regulatory change, while delivering safe and compliant buildings this year and in the future.

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The Building Safety Wiki is more than just a repository of information. It’s a dynamic, user-generated platform that fosters collaboration. Whether you’re a small practice trying to understand how the Building Safety Act affects your work, a larger firm sharing lessons learned from high-rise residential projects, the Wiki is designed total free and transparent access

This Wiki is your platform. Your contribution will help shape the future of building safety in the UK.

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