Building Safety Update

On the 27 January 2026 the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) officially moved to a standalone organisation, paving the way for the creation of a single construction regulator – a key recommendation of the Phase 2 Report of Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

The move from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to an arm’s-length body under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, represents a significant moment for the built environment.

Originally established in 2021 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, BSR’s full powers came into force under the Building Safety Act 2022.  Having benefitted from the expertise of the HSE to set up and establish the foundations required for a new regulator, the transition signals a renewed commitment to putting residents at the heart of everything BSR does.

Mark Reynolds, Executive Chair of Mace Group and Chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) said:

Over the last twelve months we’ve seen a very tangible shift in how BSR has worked with the Construction Leadership Council and developers across the country, and the result has been a more effective process, enabling safer buildings to be commissioned and delivered faster.

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