Alan Jones criticises Building Safety Bill for ‘not fully addressing’ industry’s shortcomings

By Tom Lowe2021-07-07T06:00:00

Source: A Monaghan

Fractured nature of construction threatens to undermine good intentions, RIBA president adds

The RIBA has become the first big built environment professional body to criticise the newly published Building Safety Bill, saying it does not do enough to address the “fractured” nature of the construction industry.

Its president Alan Jones said he still had worries following the unveiling of the long-awaited legislation, which is intended to ensure a disaster like the Grenfell Tower fire is never repeated.

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