The government’s reforms to the construction products regime, developed in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and subsequent reviews, signal a substantial increase in regulatory scrutiny across the sector. The proposals include stronger enforcement powers, significant financial penalties, potential criminal liability for individuals, director disqualification, and wider investigatory powers.
For businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution, specification or installation of construction products, now is the time to assess legal exposure and governance arrangements – before enforcement action and regulatory scrutiny intensify.
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