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APS supports RIBA-led call to raise age for Level 7 apprenticeship funding

APS are proud to join over 70 organisations across the built‑environment sector in supporting RIBA’s call to government to raise the age of eligibility for Level 7 apprenticeship funding to 25.

APS Weekly Update – HQ highlights & What’s Next - W/C 24 November 2025

APS has expanded its strategic engagement across the sector to better support members in achieving and maintaining professional competence. We want members to be aware of the breadth and depth of this work, undertaken for their benefit. If you would like to contribute or share expertise on issues that matter to you, please contact APS HQ.

APS Weekly Update – HQ Highlights & What’s Next

From shaping national competence guidance to contributing to major industry consultations, APS has been working hard behind the scenes to champion your professional practice. This is the first edition of our new weekly update, giving you a clear snapshot of the key work underway at HQ and how it supports you. Take a look at this week’s highlights and what they mean for you.

The UK’s leading and largest construction show is back at Olympia London on November 19th and 20th, and it’s breaking all records!

London Build 2025 is bigger than ever, with more speakers, more topics, more exhibitors, and more attendees than any year before. The show has grown into the UK’s leading and most influential gathering for the built environment.

BSR update- Gateway 2 progress and Gateway 3 as built drawings requirement

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) recently published an update about their accelerated building control application processes and increased decisions at Gateway 2, resulting from their new operational changes, alongside some important clarifications about what information to include at Gateway 3.

Industry launches consultation on competence management in organisations

The Industry Task and Finish Group on the management of competence in organisations (ITFG) has launched its short consultation on its draft guidance 'Managing Competence in the Built Environment: A Guide'. Feedback is welcomed until 10th November 2025.

ICC consultation and APS engagement

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC)- a statutory committee under the Building Safety Act- has published their consultation on how organisations should manage competence.

ICC consults on competence management expectations

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has today published setting expectations on competence management guidance on HSE’s citizen space.

Dame Judith Hackitt accepts Honorary Fellowship from the Association for Project Safety

The Association for Project Safety (APS) are delighted to announce that Dame Judith Hackitt has been awarded, and has accepted, an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to health and safety in the design and construction sector.

Fire Safety publications in August

August saw the publication of two important documents related to driving up fire safety - BS 8674:2025 - Framework for competence of individual fire risk assessors and updated Government guidance on fire doors.

APS Launches New Learning Hub: The APS Academy

The Association for Project Safety (APS) is proud to announce the launch of the APS Academy – a dedicated learning and development hub designed to strengthen competence across key areas of health and safety and building safety risk management.

Panel appointed for Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance

On 31st July 2025, the government announced the appointment of six members to the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel.

Gateway 2 guidance published

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a suite of guidance on Building Control Approval Applications for a new Higher-Risk Building (Gateway 2). APS Deputy CEO, Sofie Hooper comments.

Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) legislation published

APS Deputy CEO, Sofie Hooper comments on the Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) legislation published on Friday 4th July.

Reforms to Building Safety Regulator and Lord’s Committee Inquiry

Today, 30th June, the Government announced a new Fast Track Process to enhance the review of newbuild applications, unblock delays and boost sector confidence.

The Industrial Strategy – the latest government strategy announcement impacting the built environment–long anticipated Industrial Strategy

On the back of the Comprehensive Spending Review and the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy publication, Government published its Industrial Strategy- it’s overarching plan for Growth on 23rd June.

UK Government Releases 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy

Published on 19 June 2025 as part of Labour’s Plan for Change, the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy forms a key pillar of the government’s growth agenda. Its aim is to raise living standards across the UK by creating and connecting people to good jobs, supporting new housing and vibrant communities, improving access to vital public services, and building resilience in response to a changing world.

APS Responds to Government Spending Review

APS welcomes the government’s Spending Review commitments to infrastructure, housing, and green energy, but raises concerns about reduced departmental budgets and the urgent need for a clear delivery strategy - particularly to address the construction sector’s skills crisis and workforce capacity.

APS Appoints Sofie Hooper as Deputy CEO

The Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as Deputy CEO. She joins APS from her role as Head of Policy and Research at the 11,500-strong global membership body the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).

Global Safety & Health Construction Coordinators Unite at APS/ISHCCO Edinburgh Congress

The Association for Project Safety (APS) and the International Safety and Health Construction Coordinators Organization (ISHCCO) recently hosted a landmark international congress in Edinburgh, bringing together construction safety experts from across Europe.