18
Mar
Building proposals welcomed
New government proposals to hit illegal builders with harsher
penalties have been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders
(FMB).
The plans should mean that both honest builders and homeowners see
the benefits and improved constructions, the organisation
claimed.
Director of external affairs at the FMB Brian Berry said The Future
of Building Control recommendations paper is good because the
"reputation" of the industry is tarnished by bad
construction.
"We also fully support the government's intention to move towards a
more planned approach to building regulation by clearly signposting
changes and making them at the same time once every three years,"
he commented.
He added that "time and money" ought to be saved after the changes
while it will be easier for members to comply with regulations, he
argued. The proposals were made public by housing minister Caroline
Flint who said the new system will be beneficial to householders
and the industry.