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Queen’s Speech misses mark on late payments

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed several positive initiatives for the construction industry announced by Her Majesty today as part of the Government’s proposed legislative agenda, but expressed disappointment that a Bill to enact essential reforms to end poor payment practices was not included.

BESA praised the commitment to legislate for new building regulations, which includes action on building standards in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. It welcomed the establishment of a new regulator with powers to impose criminal sanctions for breaches of building regulations.

BESA chief executive, David Frise, said: “If done right and in close consultation with the industry, the proposed new building regulation regime could cement a better culture of competence and compliance within the industry, and crucially, save lives.”

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