BSI has published three new standards relating to key roles and functions within the built environment.
- PAS 8671:2022 Built environment - Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers – Specification
- PAS 8672:2022 Built environment - Framework for competence of individual Principal Contractors – Specification
- PAS 8673:2022 Built environment - Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings - Specification
These follow a review of UK building safety and regulations that followed the Grenfell Tower tragedy, which highlighted a fragmented approach to - and a lack of consistency in - the processes and standards for assuring the competence of those working on buildings as a major flaw in the regulatory system.
To meet that challenge, the Competence Steering Group (CSG) published ‘Raising the Bar’ (later updated as ‘Setting the Bar’), which included creating a suite of national standards and supporting documents in its 67 recommendations.
Douglas Masterson, GAI Technical Manager and member of the Competence Steering Group said: “GAI is delighted to see these standards published, having been involved in them all either as part of the drafting or review panels. These are a strong step in the right direction for increased competency across the sector. We are proud to play our part in this arena and look forward to producing sector-specific competence frameworks in the not-too distant future for the ironmongery industry."
The standards are available as free downloads from: Built Environment Competence Standards | BSI (bsigroup.com)