The introduction of the Building Safety Levy 2026 marks one of the most significant regulatory changes affecting residential development in England since the Building Safety Act.

In the UK construction industry, projects succeed or fail not only on design and delivery but also on how well costs are managed. That’s where cost consultants play a critical role. They ensure that budgets are realistic, risks are controlled, and stakeholders have financial certainty from the earliest design stages through to completion and beyond.

In the UK construction industry, the terms “Quantity Surveyor” and “Cost Manager” are often used interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing? While both roles focus on the financial side of construction projects, they reflect slightly different professional perspectives, approaches, and terminologies.

In a significant development, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has unveiled a transition period for implementing regulations mandating a second staircase in buildings taller than 18 meters of two and a half years.
