The Scottish Government published its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report. The response recognises that whilst operating to a different Building Regulatory environment in Scotland, the Scottish Government accepts all recommendations and will seek to use to implrement changes in Scotland.
The response confirms that the Scottish Government will continue to work with the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (FIS is already a supporter of the CQIC Construction Quality Charter and is encouraging members to do the same) to take forward work on industry culture, seeking to embed the principles that help to form a positive culture within industry through practice. It will also work with the Skills Working Group of the Construction Leadership Forum’s Transformation Board to establish the best approach to wider industry competence.
Alongside the response, the Scottish Government published its cladding remediation plan of action, which outlines the following key actions:
- an initial £10 million investment for those who have concerns about cladding to have their building assessed through a Single Open Call. This will be extended to cover mitigation and/or remediation works by the end of June 2025.
- finalising the Developer Remediation Contract and working with developers to accelerate progress with remediation.
- continue to take forward assessment, mitigation and remediation for properties for which the Scottish Government has taken the lead.
- continue to promote better communication with owners, residents and tenants.
Read the full response and Ministerial Foreword here.