A three-year government funding programme has been introduced after the Grenfell Inquiry identified a lack of qualified safety professionals in the built environment sector.
The £55m funding will increase the number of registered building inspectors (RBIs) up to 700, including those who can inspect higher-risk buildings.
Shortages of qualified professionals in safety-critical roles in the built environment were highlighted in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, with several recommendations concerning building control.
There are currently just over 4,000 building inspectors in England and Wales, according to the Building Safety Regulator, but only a small proportion are competent to inspect higher-risk buildings.
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