Chief construction adviser - Revision history

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		+	== Thouria Istephan ==

	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report/progress-report-summary-update Her responsibilities will include:]		On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report/progress-report-summary-update Her responsibilities will include:]

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−	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. ~~This 12~~-~~month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the~~ government ~~establishes the role permanently in 2026, below is an image taken from her presentation during the Grenfell Inquiry of which she was a panel member.~~	+	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report/progress-report-summary-update Her responsibilities will include:]

−	[[File:~~Interim Const Advisor Thouria Istephan Grenfell Inq 350~~.jpg]]	+	* advising the Secretary of State on all matters affecting the construction industry
		+	* monitoring and advising on the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations, statutory guidance and the construction industry more generally
		+	* engaging with industry more through key industry forums and partnerships to identify and deliver solutions
		+	* providing challenge and support to the department in her role by convening industry to support the design and implementation of the single regulator
		+	* advising ministers and officials on the delivery of the response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, and other matters on request
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		+	This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026, below is an image taken from her presentation during the Grenfell Inquiry of which she was a panel member.
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		+	[[File:Interim_Const_Advisor_Thouria_Istephan_Grenfell_Inq_350.jpg\|link=File:Interim_Const_Advisor_Thouria_Istephan_Grenfell_Inq_350.jpg]]

	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]

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−	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026.	+	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026, below is an image taken from her presentation during the Grenfell Inquiry of which she was a panel member.
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		+	[[File:Interim Const Advisor Thouria Istephan Grenfell Inq 350.jpg]]

	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]
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	* Infrastructure UK.		* Infrastructure UK.
	* Major Projects Authority.		* Major Projects Authority.
		+	* Minister for Building Safety and Local Growth.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
	* Restructuring the Construction Leadership Council.		* Restructuring the Construction Leadership Council.

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	'We will appoint a Chief Construction Adviser to advise the Secretary of State, to monitor the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations, statutory guidance and the construction industry more generally, and to bring industry together and hold it to account to help design and deliver the progress we must make together to realise effective reform and culture change. The Chief Construction Adviser will also provide direct input and convene industry engagement into the design and implementation of the single regulator.'		'We will appoint a Chief Construction Adviser to advise the Secretary of State, to monitor the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations, statutory guidance and the construction industry more generally, and to bring industry together and hold it to account to help design and deliver the progress we must make together to realise effective reform and culture change. The Chief Construction Adviser will also provide direct input and convene industry engagement into the design and implementation of the single regulator.'
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		+	= Interim appointment =
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		+	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026.
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		+	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]

	= Prior roles =		= Prior roles =
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	On 26 February, 2025 the government confirmed that it will reinstate the role of Chief construction adviser (see above).		On 26 February, 2025 the government confirmed that it will reinstate the role of Chief construction adviser (see above).
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−	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026.
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−	~~Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]~~

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	* c. bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware.		* c. bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware.

−	On 26 ~~Februrary~~, 2025 ~~igovernment~~ confirmed that it will reinstate the role of Chief construction adviser (see above).	+	On 26 February, 2025 the government confirmed that it will reinstate the role of Chief construction adviser (see above).
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		+	= Interim appointment =
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		+	On 30 September 2025, the government announced that an interim Chief Construction Adviser had been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Thouria Istephan, an architect with extensive industry experience and knowledge of building safety standards, was appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. This 12-month, interim appointment will allow vital work to begin while the government establishes the role permanently in 2026.
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		+	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed https://www.gov.uk/government/news/interim-chief-construction-adviser-appointed]

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−	= ~~Introduction~~ =	+	= Background and update =

	The Chief Construction Adviser was a UK Civil Service appointment created by ministers in 2008 to provide cross-departmental coordination and leadership on UK construction industry policy.		The Chief Construction Adviser was a UK Civil Service appointment created by ministers in 2008 to provide cross-departmental coordination and leadership on UK construction industry policy.

−	= ~~History~~ =	+	Following the Grenfell Tower fire that occurred on 14 June 2017, a natonal tragedy that took 72 lives, the final Grenfell inquiry report, which was published on September 4, 2024 included recommendation 4 "That the Secretary of State appoint a Chief Construction Adviser with a sufficient budget and staff to provide advice on all matters affecting the construction industry, including:
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		+	* monitoring all aspects of the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations and statutory guidance
		+	* providing advice to the Secretary of State on request
		+	* bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware (113.9)'
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		+	On 26 Februrary, 2025 in its official policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' the government responded wto this recommendation saying:
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		+	'We will appoint a Chief Construction Adviser to advise the Secretary of State, to monitor the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations, statutory guidance and the construction industry more generally, and to bring industry together and hold it to account to help design and deliver the progress we must make together to realise effective reform and culture change. The Chief Construction Adviser will also provide direct input and convene industry engagement into the design and implementation of the single regulator.'
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		+	= Prior roles =

	The creation of a post of Chief Construction Officer was recommended by the House of Commons Business and Enterprise Select Committee in July 2008. Subsequently referred to as the 'Chief Construction Adviser' (CCA), the role included chairing the Government Construction Board, responsible for overseeing the Government Construction Strategy.		The creation of a post of Chief Construction Officer was recommended by the House of Commons Business and Enterprise Select Committee in July 2008. Subsequently referred to as the 'Chief Construction Adviser' (CCA), the role included chairing the Government Construction Board, responsible for overseeing the Government Construction Strategy.
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	* b. providing advice to the Secretary of State on request; and		* b. providing advice to the Secretary of State on request; and
	* c. bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware.		* c. bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware.
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		+	On 26 Februrary, 2025 igovernment confirmed that it will reinstate the role of Chief construction adviser (see above).

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	On 19 February 2016, The House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment published Building Better Places, which called for the role to be reinstated. However, the [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/565975/CM9347-_Select_Comittee_Response_on_Built_Environment__Web_.pdf Government Response to the Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Built Environment], published in November 2016, rejected the proposal. The report suggested that, 'At present the chief planner provides the central leadership to ensure the planning system supports the delivery of housing growth, climate change, sustainable economic development and works to protect and enhance the natural environment...We consider this a better use of resources than creating a specific new senior role."		On 19 February 2016, The House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment published Building Better Places, which called for the role to be reinstated. However, the [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/565975/CM9347-_Select_Comittee_Response_on_Built_Environment__Web_.pdf Government Response to the Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Built Environment], published in November 2016, rejected the proposal. The report suggested that, 'At present the chief planner provides the central leadership to ensure the planning system supports the delivery of housing growth, climate change, sustainable economic development and works to protect and enhance the natural environment...We consider this a better use of resources than creating a specific new senior role."

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		+	[https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/ Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 report overview, report of the public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017], published in September 2024, states:
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		+	The minister will need to be able to turn for advice to someone who has a good working knowledge and practical experience of the construction industry. We therefore recommend that the Secretary of State appoint a Chief Construction Adviser with a sufficient budget and staff to provide advice on all matters affecting the construction industry, including:
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		+	* a. monitoring all aspects of the department’s work relating to the Building Regulations and statutory guidance;
		+	* b. providing advice to the Secretary of State on request; and
		+	* c. bringing to the attention of the Secretary of State any matters affecting the Building Regulations and statutory guidance or matters affecting the construction industry more generally of which the government should be aware.

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On Report and Action Plan Update].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On Report and Action Plan Update].

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	…calls for a profound change in the relationship between public authorities and the construction industry to ensure the Government consistently gets a good deal and the country gets the social and economic infrastructure it needs for the long-term……		…calls for a profound change in the relationship between public authorities and the construction industry to ensure the Government consistently gets a good deal and the country gets the social and economic infrastructure it needs for the long-term……

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	The first Chief Construction Adviser, appointed in November 2009, was Paul Morrell, a quantity surveyor and former senior partner of Davis Langdon. The role was initially for two years, but Morrell was re-appointed for a further one-year term in October 2011. Morrell focussed on the use of government purchase power and benchmarking to drive down tender prices and on the roll out of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for public projects.		The first Chief Construction Adviser, appointed in November 2009, was Paul Morrell, a quantity surveyor and former senior partner of Davis Langdon. The role was initially for two years, but Morrell was re-appointed for a further one-year term in October 2011. Morrell focussed on the use of government purchase power and benchmarking to drive down tender prices and on the roll out of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for public projects.

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	…calls for a profound change in the relationship between public authorities and the construction industry to ensure the Government consistently gets a good deal and the country gets the social and economic infrastructure it needs for the long-term……		…calls for a profound change in the relationship between public authorities and the construction industry to ensure the Government consistently gets a good deal and the country gets the social and economic infrastructure it needs for the long-term……
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		+	== [[File:Paul-morrell-landscape-300x235.jpg]] ==

	== Paul Morrell ==		== Paul Morrell ==

	The first Chief Construction Adviser, appointed in November 2009, was Paul Morrell, a quantity surveyor and former senior partner of Davis Langdon. The role was initially for two years, but Morrell was re-appointed for a further one-year term in October 2011. Morrell focussed on the use of government purchase power and benchmarking to drive down tender prices and on the roll out of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for public projects.		The first Chief Construction Adviser, appointed in November 2009, was Paul Morrell, a quantity surveyor and former senior partner of Davis Langdon. The role was initially for two years, but Morrell was re-appointed for a further one-year term in October 2011. Morrell focussed on the use of government purchase power and benchmarking to drive down tender prices and on the roll out of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for public projects.
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	== Peter Hansford ==		== Peter Hansford ==
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	* Building Better Places.		* Building Better Places.

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On Report and Action Plan Update].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61151/GCS-One-Year-On-Report-and-Action-Plan-Update-FINAL_0.pdf Government Construction Strategy: One Year On Report and Action Plan Update].

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