Local authority building control teams are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, tighter regulation and a shrinking talent pool. Nicky Roger explores how the profession is meeting recruitment and retention challenges

The Building Control Independent Panel (BCIP) has published its report on the future of the building control system in England.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

Earlier in the week the industry was shaken following the collapse of Assent, one of the UK’s largest building control firms. Tim Hillier and Olivia Jenkins explain the options available after a building control body ceases trading.

With building control approvals at a record high, platforms like Procore can help teams standardise and automate some of the most onerous tasks in the Gateway 2 submissions. Brett King explains how.

As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals for new higher-risk buildings, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try and break the logjam? Angus Dawson examines this issue.

The Building Safety Regulator has sanctioned two building control companies following minor breaches of the code of conduct for approved inspectors.

The Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has responded to the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report published yesterday (4 September).

A majority of building control professionals have now completed registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) after the 6 July extended deadline.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) have met to discuss industry concerns relating to Building Control applications.

The Health and Safety Executive has updated its guidance on registered building inspectors to include details about what constitutes a conflict of interest.

The Building Safety Regulator has extended the deadline for registration of Building Control inspectors until 6 July.

The LABC Academy will welcome 30 new trainee building control surveyors

Local authorities may stop performing building control responsibilities after the 6th of April due to a lack of registered professionals, LABC’s chief executive has warned.

Just over 1,500 building control surveyors have begun the process of registering with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as of 31 January, according to official figures.

Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has launched a new academy to support a pipeline of talent into public service building control

The HSE has launched a consultation on plans to require all building control professionals to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).