Building Safety Regulator goes independent — what FM teams must know

Published: March 11, 2026

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The UK's Building Safety Regulator formally separated from the HSE in January 2026, ushering in a stricter compliance culture born from the post-Grenfell Building Safety Act. FM professionals managing high-rise residential buildings face tighter scrutiny and new accountability requirements.

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