700% increase in Scottish building standards budget

[Tennentslager]

Snip

 

Funds a programme of research and professional advice to ensure the Building Standards system in Scotland delivers its regulatory requirements and supports the creation and renewal of safe and sustainable buildings that stand the test of time.

 

Up from £2m to £16m....watch this space.

 

 

 

[JohnMo]

But will that affect self builders or corporate builders, that do what they want anyway

[nod]

53 minutes ago, JohnMo said:

But will that affect self builders or corporate builders, that do what they want anyway

Exactly 

no help for self builders 

[eandg]

I'd have thought increasing Building Standards capacity is a help to all - don't know the detail but there's a looming skills gap/shortage as the average Building Standards Officer is in their early 50s and it's not a very attractive (or competitive financially just now) role for young people interested in construction. 

[Tennentslager]

I think it's about cladding (post Grenfell) and sustainability both in terms of the environment and efficiency.

Might lead to a step change in new regs around eco friendly building...there's lots that could be improved don't you agree