CABE Publishes Results of the 2025 Building Control Survey
In 2025, CABE went out to members and professionals and asked for their views on the building control system in England and Wales.
The survey’s questions focused on the changes to the building inspector profession and looked at how well the industry understood those changes. With the survey now in its third year, the feedback has allowed CABE to take a wider look at the trends and understand the building control sector from those working within it.
Some keys findings from the survey:
- 41% of those who completed the survey were registered building inspectors (RBIs) at Class 3 or 4, and 50% at Class 2 resourcing has consistently been a concern over the years, and this year was no different.
- 63% of respondents believe that resourcing (including people) available to undertake building control has declined significantly in the last three years.
- 83% of respondents feel that the industry does not understand the new role of the RBI. There remains a lack of confidence (from RBIs) on how well consultants and clients understand the changes to their responsibilities as introduced in the Building Safety Act 2022; and it is imperative that professionals undertake regular CPD.
You can download the survey here.
CABE plays a part in helping members understand how to comply with the Building Safety Act 2022 and its corresponding legislation. They will continue to strive to find ways to make it easier for professionals to understand their responsibilities and to prove that they are competent to undertake their roles.
This article appears on the CABE News section as 'CABE Publishes Results of the 2025 Building Control Survey' published 23 April, 2025.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
- Approved documents.
- Approved inspector.
- Building control body.
- Building control performance standards.
- Building control - regulations and procedures.
- Building notice.
- Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC).
- Building regulations completion certificate.
- Building regulations inspection.
- Building warrant (Scotland).
- Competent person schemes.
- Competent person.
- Do the building regulations apply to existing buildings?
- Failure to comply with the building regulations.
- Full plans.
- How long it takes to get building regulations approval and how long it lasts.
- Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.
- Local Authority Building Control.
- Scottish building standards.
- The Building Act.
- The difference between planning permission building regulations approval.
- Welsh building regulations.
- What approvals are needed before construction begins.
Featured articles and news
RTPI leader to become new CIOB Chief Executive Officer
Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI, FICE to take over after Caroline Gumble’s departure.
Social and affordable housing, a long term plan for delivery
The “Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing” strategy sets out future path.
A change to adoptive architecture
Effects of global weather warming on architectural detailing, material choice and human interaction.
The proposed publicly owned and backed subsidiary of Homes England, to facilitate new homes.
How big is the problem and what can we do to mitigate the effects?
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
A number of cool guides to help with the heat.
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).