The Government has launched a new call for evidence to support the development of a future strategy for built environment professions, trades and occupations, alongside the publication of the latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry quarterly progress report and the report from the Building Control Independent Panel.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts to strengthen standards, improve competence and enhance building safety across the construction sector.
The call for evidence is intended to gather views and insight on the key challenges, interdependencies and opportunities for reform across the full building lifecycle. It is structured around core stages of the lifecycle, alongside broader themes affecting the wider system.
Importantly, the scope of the consultation is deliberately broad and seeks input from across the built environment, including professions, trades, occupations, clients, sector bodies and organisations operating across related industries.
The Government is encouraging industry stakeholders to contribute evidence and practical insight that can help shape future policy, training, competence frameworks and workforce development.
The consultation will remain open for 12 weeks and closes on 12 August 2026.
In early June, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will also host two webinars to provide further information on the call for evidence and answer questions from industry participants. Details are expected to be released shortly.
FIS encourages members to review the consultation and consider responding, particularly where proposals may affect competence, training, workforce development and regulatory expectations within the finishes and interiors sector.
The consultation can be accessed here:
Strategy for the Built Environment Professions, Trades and Occupations – Call for Evidence