WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks the CABE for their reflection on Building Control and International Compliance.

Andrew Pearson offers a snapshot of some of the common themes and issues that building control bodies are having to overcome in fulfilling their professional duties.

We are in challenging times. The global Coronavirus pandemic has meant that, like all businesses, building control teams around the world have had to adapt quickly to continue to deliver the services that towns and cities rely on to ensure that buildings are safe, energy-efficient and accessible to all.

At the same time, the regulations and building codes that building control professionals reference to ensure compliance are evolving in CABE’s various member nations. In the UK, the rules that regulate building control bodies and professionals are themselves undergoing radical reform, with an increased focus on accountability and competency within the profession.

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