Since its launch
last month, more than 100 organisations and individuals across the construction
sector have signed up to support the 100% Hackitt initiative.
Supporters include
architects and designers, fire safety and building consultants, fire fighters,
trade associations and builders and property maintainers.
The 100% Hackitt
initiative was started by LABC and BBA with the aim of bringing together
influential individuals and organisations who support the systemic change in
the construction industry proposed by Dame Judith Hackitt. In addition to
keeping pressure on Ministers to adopt all 53 Hackitt recommendations it will
also provide opportunities for those in the industry to discuss
cross-disciplinary issues and share best practise.
Commenting, LABC’s
Deputy Managing Director, Lorna Stimpson said: “We were delighted with the
response from industry and Parliamentarians at the launch – and the response
since then clearly shows momentum is building for the whole system change the
industry desperately needs.
“Dame Judith has
been clear all along that the government cannot cherry pick her recommendations
– and neither can the industry. Many of the recommendations don’t have to
wait for government action. The industry can just come together to get on
with it. And that’s why 100% Hackitt is so vital. It’s a space for
the industry – the majority who are progressive and forward looking – to get
together and make a difference.”
The BBA’s Chief
Executive, Claire Curtis-Thomas added: “We are working with our friends and
supporters – more of whom are signing up by the day – on a programme of action
so the whole industry can get behind the initiative.
"The
opportunity to recast the industry – to end the race to the bottom – is too big
not to act. I am very pleased that so much of the industry already agrees
and is joining us in taking action for a safer future.”
