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	== Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings ==		== Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings ==

−	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations. The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.	+	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK.
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		+	The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations. The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.

	== Defective Premises Bill ==		== Defective Premises Bill ==
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	On April 15 2024 the Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons wrote to the Executive to agree the development and introduction of a Defective Premises Bill. [https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/ministerial-statement-legislation-address-defective-premises#:~:text=The%20proposed%20legislation%20would%20extend,position%20in%20England%20and%20Wales. The proposed defective premises legislation] would extend the limitation period for actions taken in relation to defective or damaged buildings from six years to 15 years prospectively, and from six years to 30 years retrospectively. The Bill would achieve parity with the legislative position in England and Wales and was given executive approval on April 25 2024 thus progressing to the next steps.		On April 15 2024 the Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons wrote to the Executive to agree the development and introduction of a Defective Premises Bill. [https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/ministerial-statement-legislation-address-defective-premises#:~:text=The%20proposed%20legislation%20would%20extend,position%20in%20England%20and%20Wales. The proposed defective premises legislation] would extend the limitation period for actions taken in relation to defective or damaged buildings from six years to 15 years prospectively, and from six years to 30 years retrospectively. The Bill would achieve parity with the legislative position in England and Wales and was given executive approval on April 25 2024 thus progressing to the next steps.

−	The disparity between the law on defective premises in England & Wales, (as of June 28, 2022) as compared with that in Northern Ireland, in terms of limitation periods and protections offered to residents of buildings (where safety issues arise), was initially highlighted by a case writ from April 2020. The case [https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2024/05/mind-the-gap-building-safety-law-discrepancy-betwe Ulster Garden Villages Ltd v Farrans (Construction) Ltd dated 2024], dated back to September 2011 and 54 apartments acquired by Ulster Garden Villages. The case related to an application to strike out a claim, relating to a failure of reinforced concrete structural columns in February 2019, because it was more than 6 years after the practical completion of the project so outside of the time boundary. In the England and Wales this liability period had been extended from 6 to 15 years for claims after June 28 2022, and from 6 to 30 years for claims that accrued before June 28 2022. The defective premises bill would would follow this lead and extend the liability periods accordingly for Northern Ireland also.	+	The disparity between the law on defective premises in England & Wales, (as of June 28, 2022) as compared with that in Northern Ireland, in terms of limitation periods and protections offered to residents of buildings (where safety issues arise), was initially highlighted by a case writ from April 2020. The case [https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2024/05/mind-the-gap-building-safety-law-discrepancy-betwe Ulster Garden Villages Ltd v Farrans (Construction) Ltd dated 2024], dated back to September 2011 and 54 apartments acquired by Ulster Garden Villages. The case related to an application to strike out a claim, relating to a failure of reinforced concrete structural columns in February 2019, because it was more than 6 years after the practical completion of the project so outside of the time boundary.
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		+	In the England and Wales this liability period had been extended from 6 to 15 years for claims after June 28 2022, and from 6 to 30 years for claims that accrued before June 28 2022. The defective premises bill would would follow this lead and extend the liability periods accordingly for Northern Ireland also.

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	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations. The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.		The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations. The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.
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		+	== Defective Premises Bill ==
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		+	On April 15 2024 the Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons wrote to the Executive to agree the development and introduction of a Defective Premises Bill. [https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/ministerial-statement-legislation-address-defective-premises#:~:text=The%20proposed%20legislation%20would%20extend,position%20in%20England%20and%20Wales. The proposed defective premises legislation] would extend the limitation period for actions taken in relation to defective or damaged buildings from six years to 15 years prospectively, and from six years to 30 years retrospectively. The Bill would achieve parity with the legislative position in England and Wales and was given executive approval on April 25 2024 thus progressing to the next steps.
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		+	The disparity between the law on defective premises in England & Wales, (as of June 28, 2022) as compared with that in Northern Ireland, in terms of limitation periods and protections offered to residents of buildings (where safety issues arise), was initially highlighted by a case writ from April 2020. The case [https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2024/05/mind-the-gap-building-safety-law-discrepancy-betwe Ulster Garden Villages Ltd v Farrans (Construction) Ltd dated 2024], dated back to September 2011 and 54 apartments acquired by Ulster Garden Villages. The case related to an application to strike out a claim, relating to a failure of reinforced concrete structural columns in February 2019, because it was more than 6 years after the practical completion of the project so outside of the time boundary. In the England and Wales this liability period had been extended from 6 to 15 years for claims after June 28 2022, and from 6 to 30 years for claims that accrued before June 28 2022. The defective premises bill would would follow this lead and extend the liability periods accordingly for Northern Ireland also.

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	Duty holders include commercial clients, domestic clients, principal designers, principal contractors, contractors, and workers.		Duty holders include commercial clients, domestic clients, principal designers, principal contractors, contractors, and workers.

−	~~===~~ Commercial clients ~~===~~	+	Commercial clients

	Commercial clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business, and they must make suitable arrangements for managing the project. This includes: other duty holders are appointed as appropriate; sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties,and that welfare facilities are provided.		Commercial clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business, and they must make suitable arrangements for managing the project. This includes: other duty holders are appointed as appropriate; sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties,and that welfare facilities are provided.

−	~~===~~ Domestic clients ~~===~~	+	Domestic clients

	Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business; their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred to parties such as the contractor for single-contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classified as DIY, and CDM 2016 still applies.		Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business; their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred to parties such as the contractor for single-contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classified as DIY, and CDM 2016 still applies.

−	~~===~~ Designers ~~===~~	+	Designers

	Designers are organisations or individuals who, as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product, or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built, as well as provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.		Designers are organisations or individuals who, as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product, or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built, as well as provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.

−	~~===~~ Principal designers ~~===~~	+	Principal designers

	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client for projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, and liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of the construction phase.		Principal designers are designers appointed by the client for projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, and liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of the construction phase.

−	~~===~~ Principal contractors ~~===~~	+	Principal contractors

	Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project that involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, organising cooperation between contractors, and coordinating their work.		Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project that involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, organising cooperation between contractors, and coordinating their work.
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	The principal contractors need to make sure that suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.		The principal contractors need to make sure that suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.

−	~~===~~ Contractors ~~===~~	+	Contractors

	Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work; they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular, they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor, or for single-contractor projects, they must prepare a construction phase plan.		Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work; they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular, they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor, or for single-contractor projects, they must prepare a construction phase plan.

−	~~===~~ Workers ~~===~~	+	Workers

	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters that affect their health, safety, and welfare; take care of their own health and safety and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders		Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters that affect their health, safety, and welfare; take care of their own health and safety and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders

−	== Northern Irish response ==	+	== Northern Irish response to building safety ==
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		+	== Northern Irish context ==

	In December 2021, the Northern Ireland (NI) executive agreed to the Department of Finance (DoF) establishing an Expert Panel to review the key issues highlighted by the Hackitt review and look at the legal and policy responsibilities of NI departments and local authorities for building and fire safety in NI. The expert panel for the building safety programme of Northern Ireland was asked ‘to make recommendations to improve the NI regime for building safety; ensure a robust future regulatory system and framework; and ‘provide assurance to residents that the buildings they live in are safe’.		In December 2021, the Northern Ireland (NI) executive agreed to the Department of Finance (DoF) establishing an Expert Panel to review the key issues highlighted by the Hackitt review and look at the legal and policy responsibilities of NI departments and local authorities for building and fire safety in NI. The expert panel for the building safety programme of Northern Ireland was asked ‘to make recommendations to improve the NI regime for building safety; ensure a robust future regulatory system and framework; and ‘provide assurance to residents that the buildings they live in are safe’.
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	The first two recommendations, under the theme of continuation of the work, called for the provision of adequate resources and expertise, establishing a 'full-time building safety team (interim team), and the delivery of a 'roadmap’ for implementing the recommendations in the report. The timeframe for the road map was three months from the date of the report, with a call for the establishment of an ‘office for building safety’ (OBS) to cover Northern Ireland.		The first two recommendations, under the theme of continuation of the work, called for the provision of adequate resources and expertise, establishing a 'full-time building safety team (interim team), and the delivery of a 'roadmap’ for implementing the recommendations in the report. The timeframe for the road map was three months from the date of the report, with a call for the establishment of an ‘office for building safety’ (OBS) to cover Northern Ireland.

−	~~The~~ Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations.	+	== Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings ==

−	The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.	+	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations. The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.

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	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 replaced the revoked 2007 regulations of the same name. The new regulations cover a number of areas, including:		The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 replaced the revoked 2007 regulations of the same name. The new regulations cover a number of areas, including:
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		+	== Duty holders ==

	Duty holders include commercial clients, domestic clients, principal designers, principal contractors, contractors, and workers.		Duty holders include commercial clients, domestic clients, principal designers, principal contractors, contractors, and workers.
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		+	=== Commercial clients ===

	Commercial clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business, and they must make suitable arrangements for managing the project. This includes: other duty holders are appointed as appropriate; sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties,and that welfare facilities are provided.		Commercial clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business, and they must make suitable arrangements for managing the project. This includes: other duty holders are appointed as appropriate; sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties,and that welfare facilities are provided.
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		+	=== Domestic clients ===

	Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business; their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred to parties such as the contractor for single-contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classified as DIY, and CDM 2016 still applies.		Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business; their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred to parties such as the contractor for single-contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classified as DIY, and CDM 2016 still applies.
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		+	=== Designers ===

	Designers are organisations or individuals who, as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product, or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built, as well as provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.		Designers are organisations or individuals who, as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product, or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built, as well as provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.
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		+	=== Principal designers ===

	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client for projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, and liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of the construction phase.		Principal designers are designers appointed by the client for projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, and liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of the construction phase.
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		+	=== Principal contractors ===

	Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project that involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, organising cooperation between contractors, and coordinating their work.		Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project that involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, organising cooperation between contractors, and coordinating their work.

	The principal contractors need to make sure that suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.		The principal contractors need to make sure that suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.
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		+	=== Contractors ===

	Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work; they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular, they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor, or for single-contractor projects, they must prepare a construction phase plan.		Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work; they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular, they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor, or for single-contractor projects, they must prepare a construction phase plan.
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		+	=== Workers ===

	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters that affect their health, safety, and welfare; take care of their own health and safety and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders		Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters that affect their health, safety, and welfare; take care of their own health and safety and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders
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	The first two recommendations, under the theme of continuation of the work, called for the provision of adequate resources and expertise, establishing a 'full-time building safety team (interim team), and the delivery of a 'roadmap’ for implementing the recommendations in the report. The timeframe for the road map was three months from the date of the report, with a call for the establishment of an ‘office for building safety’ (OBS) to cover Northern Ireland.		The first two recommendations, under the theme of continuation of the work, called for the provision of adequate resources and expertise, establishing a 'full-time building safety team (interim team), and the delivery of a 'roadmap’ for implementing the recommendations in the report. The timeframe for the road map was three months from the date of the report, with a call for the establishment of an ‘office for building safety’ (OBS) to cover Northern Ireland.

−	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024.	+	The Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings was published in April 2024. The roadmap's purpose being to communicate the proposed approach and actions of the 'Residential Building Safety Division', a new department established in line with the first recommendation of the NI expert panel alongside the roadmap. It outlines how to address the recommendations of the NI Expert Panel report, considering the wider recommendations of the Hackitt Reports and ongoing work across the UK. The roadmap is divided in to phases and work-streams. The phases outline the timeframe in which each of the fifteen recommendations of the expert panel will be tackled, and the work-streams create focus groups to tackle the different themes covered by the recommendations.
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		+	The Roadmap is a ‘living’ document, to be amended, and updated as necessary and circulated accordingly. For further information see article Northern Ireland roadmap to improving safety in high rise residential buildings.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Northern Ireland =		= The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Northern Ireland =

−	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016~~, and~~ replaced the revoked 2007 regulations of the same name. The new regulations cover a number of areas:	+	The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 replaced the revoked 2007 regulations of the same name. The new regulations cover a number of areas, including:

−	Duty holders include; commercial clients, domestic clients, principal ~~designers,~~ designers, principal contractors, contractors, workers	+	Duty holders include commercial clients, domestic clients, principal designers, principal contractors, contractors, and workers.

−	Commercial clients are organisations or ~~an individual~~ for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business and they must make suitable arrangements for managing a project. This includes; other duty holders are appointed as appropriate, sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that; relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties and that welfare facilities are provided	+	Commercial clients are organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out that is done as part of a business, and they must make suitable arrangements for managing the project. This includes: other duty holders are appointed as appropriate; sufficient time and resources are allocated. They must also make sure that relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders, that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties,and that welfare facilities are provided.

−	Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business, their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred parties such as, the contractor for single contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is ~~classed~~ as DIY and CDM 2016 still applies.	+	Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business; their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred to parties such as the contractor for single-contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classified as DIY, and CDM 2016 still applies.

−	Designers are organisations or individuals who as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built as well as ~~providing~~ information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.	+	Designers are organisations or individuals who, as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product, or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built, as well as provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.

−	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.	+	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client for projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience, and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, and liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring, and coordination of the construction phase.

−	Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project ~~where it~~ involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes ; liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, ~~and~~ organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work	+	Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project that involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, organising cooperation between contractors, and coordinating their work.

−	The principal contractors need to make sure that ; suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.	+	The principal contractors need to make sure that suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.

−	Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work - they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor or for single contractor projects, ~~the~~ must prepare a construction phase plan.	+	Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work; they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage, and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular, they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor, or for single-contractor projects, they must prepare a construction phase plan.

−	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters ~~which~~ affect their health, safety and welfare, take care of their own health and safety, and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders	+	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters that affect their health, safety, and welfare; take care of their own health and safety and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders
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−	~~= The impact of Grenfell on Building Safety in Northern Ireland =~~	+
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−	The independent review of fire safety and building regulations in relation to high-rise residential buildings (HRRBs) in England was announced in July 2017, following the infamous and tragic Grenfell Tower fire, and led by Dame Judith Hackitt. The fire on June 14, 2017 led to seventy-two people tragically losing their lives, and over seventy people were injured with immense suffering and loss. It was the deadliest fire in the UK since 1988 and the worst UK residential fire since World War II, and it was to lead to significant changes in the UK construction industry in the years to follow.	+
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−	The interim report of December 2017 investigating the causes of the Grenfell fire called for a 'universal shift in culture', and the final report, ‘Building a Safer Future: An Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety’ was published in May 2018. The final Hackitt report was damning and called for a complete overhaul of construction industry practices. In July of 2020, a draft Building Safety Bill was announced in the British Parliament, becoming the Building Safety Act in 2023. The Act predominantly applies to England and Wales, with limited applications in Scotland and Northern Ireland.	+

	== Northern Irish response ==		== Northern Irish response ==

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	The principal contractors need to make sure that ; suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.		The principal contractors need to make sure that ; suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.

−	~~Construction Phase Plan (CDM 2015)~~ - ~~What you need to know as~~ a ~~busy builder - HSE(GB) website(external link opens~~ in a ~~new window / tab)~~	+	Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work - they can be an individual or a company. Contractors plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety. When this involves more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team. In particular they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor or for single contractor projects, the must prepare a construction phase plan.

−	~~Contractors~~	+	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site and must be consulted about matters which affect their health, safety and welfare, take care of their own health and safety, and of others who might be affected by their actions, report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety and cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other duty holders
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−	~~Contractors are those who carry out the actual construction work - they can be an individual or a company.~~	+
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−	~~For projects involving more than one contractor, they must coordinate their activities with others in the project team.~~	+
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−	~~In particular they must comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor.~~	+
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−	Workers are those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site~~. Workers~~ must:	+
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	= The impact of Grenfell on Building Safety in Northern Ireland =		= The impact of Grenfell on Building Safety in Northern Ireland =

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	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.		Principal designers are designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.

−	Principal contractors	+	Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project where it involves more than one contractor. Principal contractors must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes ; liaising with the client and principal designer, preparing the construction phase plan, and organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work

−	~~Principal contractors are contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project where it involves more than one contractor.~~	+	The principal contractors need to make sure that ; suitable site inductions are provided, reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety, and welfare facilities are provided.
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−	~~Find out more~~	+

	Construction Phase Plan (CDM 2015) - What you need to know as a busy builder - HSE(GB) website(external link opens in a new window / tab)		Construction Phase Plan (CDM 2015) - What you need to know as a busy builder - HSE(GB) website(external link opens in a new window / tab)

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	Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business, their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred parties such as, the contractor for single contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classed as DIY and CDM 2016 still applies.		Domestic clients are people who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business, their client duties are normally transferred to other parties. However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties. Client duties are normally transferred parties such as, the contractor for single contractor projects or the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor. If the householder carries out the work themselves, then it is classed as DIY and CDM 2016 still applies.

−	Designers are organisations or individuals who as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product or system relating to construction work.	+	Designers are organisations or individuals who as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product or system relating to construction work. In preparing or modifying designs, designers need to eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during construction and the maintenance and use of a building once it is built as well as providing information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.

−	~~When preparing or modifying designs, they need to eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during:~~	+	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role. Principal designers must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks. ensuring designers carry out their duties, preparing and providing relevant information to other duty holders, liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.
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−	~~They must also provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.~~	+
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−	Principal designers are designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role.	+
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−	~~They~~ must plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project~~, including:~~	+
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