Appoint Chief Construction Adviser
That the Secretary of State appoint a Chief Construction Adviser with a sufficient budget and staff to provide advice on all matters affecting the construction industry, including: a) monitoring all aspects of the department's work relating to the Building Regulations and statutory guidance; b) providing advice to the Secretary of State on request; and c) bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware. (113.9)
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Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepts this recommendation. We will appoint a Chief Construction Adviser to advise the Secretary of State, to monitor the department's work relating to the Building Regulations, statutory guidance and the construction industry more generally, and to bring industry together and hold it to account to help design and deliver the progress we must make together to realise effective reform and culture change. The Chief Construction Adviser will also provide direct input and convene industry engagement into the design and implementation of the single regulator.
Progress Timeline
Thouria Istephan appointed interim Chief Construction Adviser September 2025 for 12-month period on part-time basis via direct ministerial process. Permanent Chief Construction Adviser appointment process commenced, with permanent appointment expected September 2026.