Building Safety recap September, 2025 - Revision history

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−	= September in ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Details~~ detail] =	+	= September in detail =

	== Interim chief construction adviser appointed. 30 September. ==		== Interim chief construction adviser appointed. 30 September. ==
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	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]		[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]

−	Related articles on Designing Buildings	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
		+
		+	* Building Safety recap August, 2025
		+	* Building Safety recap July, 2025
		+	* Building Safety wiki

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	== August extras in brief ==		== August extras in brief ==

−	BSR ~~launched~~ new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB awarded ~~the~~ contract to train 100 ~~rains-creen~~ façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering insights for future safety strategies.	+	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, RICS clarified the position of EWS1 forms, now 5 years old and their gradual replacement, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.

	== September in brief ==		== September in brief ==

−	In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering ~~Principles training~~, Fire Door Safety Week, and CIOB ~~awarded~~ Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while at the ~~beginning of September~~ Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.	+	In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering Principlestraining, Fire Door Safety Week, and the CIOB awarding Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while the Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.

	= August extras in detail =		= August extras in detail =
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	== Getting building control applications right. August. ==		== Getting building control applications right. August. ==

−	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. ~~Duty holders~~ submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.	+	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. Dutyholders submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.

	[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]		[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]
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	[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]		[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]
		+
		+	== RICS clarifies future for EWS1 forms. 8 August ==
		+
		+	The RICS EWS1 form, introduced in 2019 to assess cladding risks on high-rise buildings, was a temporary measure to help restore lender confidence after Grenfell. While still in use, RICS expects it to be phased out as new legislation—such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and PAS 9980, requires formal Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs). EWS1 forms must be completed by qualified professionals and reviewed every five years, but most lenders now accept alternative evidence if remediation has been completed. RICS confirms no major updates to the form are planned, reflecting its gradual replacement by statutory safety assessments.
		+
		+	[https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html]

	== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==		== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==
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	[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026]		[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026]

−	== ~~ICC~~ - Setting Expectations for Competence Management. 25 September. ==	+	== Industry Competence Committee - Setting Expectations for Competence Management. 25 September. ==

	The Industry Competence Committee (ICC), established under the Building Safety Act 2022, is seeking feedback on its guidance document Setting Expectations for Competence Management. The ICC provides strategic leadership to improve competence in the built environment, advising both the Building Safety Regulator and industry. The guidance targets organisations involved in design, construction, or management of buildings, particularly Higher Risk Buildings, outlining how to meet competence management requirements under Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc.) Regulations 2023. The consultation aims to ensure the guidance is clear, practical, and supports the development of effective competence management processes, with input requested on how case studies and examples could further assist industry understanding and application.		The Industry Competence Committee (ICC), established under the Building Safety Act 2022, is seeking feedback on its guidance document Setting Expectations for Competence Management. The ICC provides strategic leadership to improve competence in the built environment, advising both the Building Safety Regulator and industry. The guidance targets organisations involved in design, construction, or management of buildings, particularly Higher Risk Buildings, outlining how to meet competence management requirements under Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc.) Regulations 2023. The consultation aims to ensure the guidance is clear, practical, and supports the development of effective competence management processes, with input requested on how case studies and examples could further assist industry understanding and application.
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	== CIOB Dockerill Award 2025 winner Kabbe Njie. 24 September. ==		== CIOB Dockerill Award 2025 winner Kabbe Njie. 24 September. ==

−	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) awarded Kabbe Njie the 2025 Paul Dockerill Award in recognition of his pioneering work on cultural safety in the built environment. As a Principal Fire & Building Safety Engineer at Kier Group, Kabbe developed BSM² (Building Safety Management and Method), a framework that integrates organisational values with safety behaviours, and the Resident Culture Code Toolkit, co-designed with residents and professionals to foster shared understanding and communication on safety. Motivated by personal experience and the lessons of Grenfell, Kabbe ~~emphasises~~ openness, trust, and psychological safety as essential to effective building safety. The award, carrying a £10,000 fund, honours the legacy of Paul Dockerill, promoting innovation and improvements in fire and building safety.	+	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) awarded Kabbe Njie the 2025 Paul Dockerill Award in recognition of his pioneering work on cultural safety in the built environment. As a Principal Fire & Building Safety Engineer at Kier Group, Kabbe developed BSM² (Building Safety Management and Method), a framework that integrates organisational values with safety behaviours, and the Resident Culture Code Toolkit, co-designed with residents and professionals to foster shared understanding and communication on safety. Motivated by personal experience and the lessons of Grenfell, Kabbe emphasizes openness, trust, and psychological safety as essential to effective building safety. The award, carrying a £10,000 fund, honours the legacy of Paul Dockerill, promoting innovation and improvements in fire and building safety.

	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F_Meet_the_CIOB_Paul_Dockerill_Award_2025_winner https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F]		[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F_Meet_the_CIOB_Paul_Dockerill_Award_2025_winner https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F]
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	== Fire Door Safety week. 22 September. ==		== Fire Door Safety week. 22 September. ==

−	Launched in 2013 by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), Fire Door Safety Week educates stakeholders on the correct use, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they protect lives and property, with support from key fire safety organisations. BWF research highlighted growing public concern over fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters, with 59% of owners reporting increased fears. The findings show workplace fire door issues are common, yet often ~~under reported~~, and around 10% of people have experienced or know someone affected by a battery fire. In response, BWF’s 2025 Fire Door Safety Week, ran under the theme “Fire Travels Fast”, aimed to raise awareness of these emerging risks and promote proper fire door maintenance.	+	Launched in 2013 by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), Fire Door Safety Week educates stakeholders on the correct use, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they protect lives and property, with support from key fire safety organisations. BWF research highlighted growing public concern over fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters, with 59% of owners reporting increased fears. The findings show workplace fire door issues are common, yet often underreported, and around 10% of people have experienced or know someone affected by a battery fire. In response, BWF’s 2025 Fire Door Safety Week, ran under the theme “Fire Travels Fast”, aimed to raise awareness of these emerging risks and promote proper fire door maintenance.

	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week]		[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week]
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	[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]		[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]

−	== ~~Updated~~ Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==	+	== Update on Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==

	[https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs]		[https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs]
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	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]		[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =	+	Related articles on Designing Buildings
−		+
−	* Building Safety recap August, 2025	+
−	* Building Safety recap July, 2025	+

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Editor at 06:05, 13 October 2025

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	== August extras in brief ==		== August extras in brief ==

−	~~Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with~~ BSR ~~launching~~ new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB ~~has~~ awarded he contract to train 100 ~~rainscreen~~ façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile~~, RICS clarified the position of EWS1 forms, now 5 years old and their gradual replacement~~, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering ~~key~~ insights for future safety strategies.	+	BSR launched new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB awarded the contract to train 100 rains-creen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering insights for future safety strategies.

	== September in brief ==		== September in brief ==

−	In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering ~~Principlestraining~~, Fire Door Safety Week, and ~~the~~ CIOB ~~awarding~~ Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while the Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.	+	In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering Principles training, Fire Door Safety Week, and CIOB awarded Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while at the beginning of September Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.

	= August extras in detail =		= August extras in detail =
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	== Getting building control applications right. August. ==		== Getting building control applications right. August. ==

−	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. ~~Dutyholders~~ submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.	+	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. Duty holders submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.

	[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]		[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]
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	[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]		[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]
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−	~~== RICS clarifies future for EWS1 forms. 8 August ==~~
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−	The RICS EWS1 form, introduced in 2019 to assess cladding risks on high-rise buildings, was a temporary measure to help restore lender confidence after Grenfell. While still in use, RICS expects it to be phased out as new legislation—such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and PAS 9980, requires formal Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs). EWS1 forms must be completed by qualified professionals and reviewed every five years, but most lenders now accept alternative evidence if remediation has been completed. RICS confirms no major updates to the form are planned, reflecting its gradual replacement by statutory safety assessments.
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−	~~[https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html]~~

	== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==		== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==
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	[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026]		[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-fire-safety-remediation-report-for-q1-20252026]

−	== ~~Industry Competence Committee~~ - Setting Expectations for Competence Management. 25 September. ==	+	== ICC - Setting Expectations for Competence Management. 25 September. ==

	The Industry Competence Committee (ICC), established under the Building Safety Act 2022, is seeking feedback on its guidance document Setting Expectations for Competence Management. The ICC provides strategic leadership to improve competence in the built environment, advising both the Building Safety Regulator and industry. The guidance targets organisations involved in design, construction, or management of buildings, particularly Higher Risk Buildings, outlining how to meet competence management requirements under Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc.) Regulations 2023. The consultation aims to ensure the guidance is clear, practical, and supports the development of effective competence management processes, with input requested on how case studies and examples could further assist industry understanding and application.		The Industry Competence Committee (ICC), established under the Building Safety Act 2022, is seeking feedback on its guidance document Setting Expectations for Competence Management. The ICC provides strategic leadership to improve competence in the built environment, advising both the Building Safety Regulator and industry. The guidance targets organisations involved in design, construction, or management of buildings, particularly Higher Risk Buildings, outlining how to meet competence management requirements under Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks etc.) Regulations 2023. The consultation aims to ensure the guidance is clear, practical, and supports the development of effective competence management processes, with input requested on how case studies and examples could further assist industry understanding and application.
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	== CIOB Dockerill Award 2025 winner Kabbe Njie. 24 September. ==		== CIOB Dockerill Award 2025 winner Kabbe Njie. 24 September. ==

−	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) awarded Kabbe Njie the 2025 Paul Dockerill Award in recognition of his pioneering work on cultural safety in the built environment. As a Principal Fire & Building Safety Engineer at Kier Group, Kabbe developed BSM² (Building Safety Management and Method), a framework that integrates organisational values with safety behaviours, and the Resident Culture Code Toolkit, co-designed with residents and professionals to foster shared understanding and communication on safety. Motivated by personal experience and the lessons of Grenfell, Kabbe ~~emphasizes~~ openness, trust, and psychological safety as essential to effective building safety. The award, carrying a £10,000 fund, honours the legacy of Paul Dockerill, promoting innovation and improvements in fire and building safety.	+	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) awarded Kabbe Njie the 2025 Paul Dockerill Award in recognition of his pioneering work on cultural safety in the built environment. As a Principal Fire & Building Safety Engineer at Kier Group, Kabbe developed BSM² (Building Safety Management and Method), a framework that integrates organisational values with safety behaviours, and the Resident Culture Code Toolkit, co-designed with residents and professionals to foster shared understanding and communication on safety. Motivated by personal experience and the lessons of Grenfell, Kabbe emphasises openness, trust, and psychological safety as essential to effective building safety. The award, carrying a £10,000 fund, honours the legacy of Paul Dockerill, promoting innovation and improvements in fire and building safety.

	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F_Meet_the_CIOB_Paul_Dockerill_Award_2025_winner https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F]		[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F_Meet_the_CIOB_Paul_Dockerill_Award_2025_winner https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Is_cultural_safety_the_missing_ingredient_in_building_safety%3F]
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	== Fire Door Safety week. 22 September. ==		== Fire Door Safety week. 22 September. ==

−	Launched in 2013 by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), Fire Door Safety Week educates stakeholders on the correct use, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they protect lives and property, with support from key fire safety organisations. BWF research highlighted growing public concern over fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters, with 59% of owners reporting increased fears. The findings show workplace fire door issues are common, yet often ~~underreported~~, and around 10% of people have experienced or know someone affected by a battery fire. In response, BWF’s 2025 Fire Door Safety Week, ran under the theme “Fire Travels Fast”, aimed to raise awareness of these emerging risks and promote proper fire door maintenance.	+	Launched in 2013 by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), Fire Door Safety Week educates stakeholders on the correct use, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they protect lives and property, with support from key fire safety organisations. BWF research highlighted growing public concern over fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters, with 59% of owners reporting increased fears. The findings show workplace fire door issues are common, yet often under reported, and around 10% of people have experienced or know someone affected by a battery fire. In response, BWF’s 2025 Fire Door Safety Week, ran under the theme “Fire Travels Fast”, aimed to raise awareness of these emerging risks and promote proper fire door maintenance.

	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week]		[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_Door_Safety_Week]
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	[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]		[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]

−	== ~~Update on~~ Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==	+	== Updated Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==

	[https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs]		[https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs https://www.rics.org/news-insights/current-topics-campaigns/fire-safety/cladding-external-wall-system-ews-faqs]
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−	[[Category:DCN_Collection]] [[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Event]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:DCN_Specification]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Building_safety]]	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* Building Safety recap August, 2025
		+	* Building Safety recap July, 2025
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−	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.	+	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, RICS clarified the position of EWS1 forms, now 5 years old and their gradual replacement, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.

	== September in brief ==		== September in brief ==
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	[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]		[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]
		+
		+	== RICS clarifies future for EWS1 forms. 8 August ==
		+
		+	The RICS EWS1 form, introduced in 2019 to assess cladding risks on high-rise buildings, was a temporary measure to help restore lender confidence after Grenfell. While still in use, RICS expects it to be phased out as new legislation—such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and PAS 9980, requires formal Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs). EWS1 forms must be completed by qualified professionals and reviewed every five years, but most lenders now accept alternative evidence if remediation has been completed. RICS confirms no major updates to the form are planned, reflecting its gradual replacement by statutory safety assessments.
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		+	[https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/ews1-fire-safety-forms-future.html]

	== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==		== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==
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−	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.	+	== Getting building control applications right. August. ==
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−	== Getting building control applications right ==	+

	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. Dutyholders submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.		The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. Dutyholders submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.

−	[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/~~?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bsr&utm_term=hrb-page&utm_content=bsr-6-aug-25~~ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]	+	[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/ https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]

−	== CITB cladding ~~trainng~~ ==	+	== CITB cladding training. 27 August. ==

−	Company appointed for Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) £250,000 project to upskill 100 ~~rainscreen~~ façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate remediation works required across the country.	+	Company appointed for Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) £250,000 project to upskill 100 rain-screen façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate remediation works required across the country.

	[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]		[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]

−	== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research ==	+	== Means of escape for high-rise buildings research. 6 August. ==

	Government publishes research it commissioned into the means of escape for high-rise buildings. Flat heat-detection alarms, combined with a building-wide voice system, most effective at reducing evacuation times, though still risks.		Government publishes research it commissioned into the means of escape for high-rise buildings. Flat heat-detection alarms, combined with a building-wide voice system, most effective at reducing evacuation times, though still risks.
		+
		+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/means-of-escape-in-residential-buildings-research/means-of-escape-in-residential-buildings https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/means-of-escape-in-residential-buildings-research/means-of-escape-in-residential-buildings]

	[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf]		[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf]
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	[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]		[https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/ ttps://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/09/17/barratt-redrow-building-safety-bill-tops-1bn/]
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−	~~== Sisk CEO appointed Build UK’s new chair. 23 September. ==~~
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−	Paul Brown, CEO of John Sisk & Son, appointed the new Chair of Build UK, succeeding Julie White. Brown's appointment took place at Build UK's AGM on September 23, 2025, coinciding with the organization's 10th anniversary. He brings over 25 years of civil engineering experience to the role and will focus on driving industry priorities and integrating infrastructure planning across the UK construction supply chain.

	== Update on Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==		== Update on Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs and EWS1. 11 September. ==
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	[https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25055/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/ https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25055/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/]		[https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25055/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/ https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25055/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/]

−	== Building Safety Fund cease new applications ==	+	== Building Safety Fund cease new applications. 1 September ==

	As of 1 September 2025, the Building Safety Fund (BSF) closed to new applications. All new applications for government remediation funding for buildings over 11 metres in height in England are now to be made through the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), managed by Homes England. Applicants should visit the Building Remediation Hub to start their application. The BSF will continue to progress the funding and remediation of buildings still in the Fund.		As of 1 September 2025, the Building Safety Fund (BSF) closed to new applications. All new applications for government remediation funding for buildings over 11 metres in height in England are now to be made through the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), managed by Homes England. Applicants should visit the Building Remediation Hub to start their application. The BSF will continue to progress the funding and remediation of buildings still in the Fund.

	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]		[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022/building-safety-fund-guidance-for-new-applications-2022#new-applications-from-1-september-2025]
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−	~~== Getting building control applications right ==~~
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−	The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a range of engagement opportunities to help applicants improve application quality and reduce delays. Dutyholders submitting multiple or complex applications can participate in feedback sessions, pre-application meetings, and direct discussions with case officers and technical specialists. These sessions clarify expectations, provide practical guidance, and address recurring issues to embed safety and quality from the design stage. Applicants are encouraged to share forward plans and adopt the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to strengthen submissions, test assumptions early, and minimise rework, supporting timely regulatory decisions.
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−	[https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bsr&utm_term=hrb-page&utm_content=bsr-6-aug-25 https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/the-building-control-authority/getting-building-control-applications-right/]
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−	Company appointed for Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) h£250,000 project to upskill 100 rainscreen façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate remediation works required across the country.
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−	[https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731 https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-firm-secures-ps250k-contract-to-train-workers-after-grenfell-tragedy-5263731]
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−	Government publishes research it commissioned into the means of escape for high-rise buildings. Flat heat-detection alarms, combined with a building-wide voice system, most effective at reducing evacuation times, though still risks.
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−	[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e628bae8555bab409a07f/Means_of_escape_in_residential_buildings.pdf]

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		+	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.
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		+	== September in brief ==

	In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering Principlestraining, Fire Door Safety Week, and the CIOB awarding Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while the Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.		In September 2025, significant developments in building safety and construction included the appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser and Paul Brown as chair of Build UK, coinciding with plans for £725 billion in infrastructure investment. Key fire safety initiatives included the LABC Fire Engineering Principlestraining, Fire Door Safety Week, and the CIOB awarding Kabbe Njie for work on cultural safety. The Regulator of Social Housing reported 1,926 life-critical defects in high-rise social housing, while the Building Safety Fund closed to new applications, with future remediation routed through the Cladding Safety Scheme. Parliament and committees continued scrutinising the Building Safety Regulator, focusing on remediation pace, guidance, staffing, and Grenfell Inquiry recommendations, as Barratt Redrow revealed over £1 billion in legacy safety costs.

−	= August extras in ~~[https://www~~.~~designingbuildings~~.co.~~uk/wiki/Details detail] =~~	+	= August extras in detail =
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		+	Continued efforts to strengthen building safety and competence across the sector, with BSR launching new engagement routes to help applicants improve the quality and consistency of building control applications, encouraging early dialogue, feedback sessions, and the “Identify, Clarify, Justify” approach to minimise rework and delays. CITB has awarded he contract to train 100 rainscreen façade installers and 24 supervisors, addressing critical skills gaps in cladding remediation work post-Grenfell. Meanwhile, new government research on means of escape in high-rise buildings found that flat heat-detection alarms combined with building-wide voice systems most effectively reduced evacuation times, offering key insights for future safety strategies.

	== Getting building control applications right ==		== Getting building control applications right ==

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