Built environment professionals gain access to a new competence hub
The Built Environment Competence Hub officially launched on 19th January to provide industry professionals with immediate access to competence frameworks and standards.
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) confirmed the British Standards Institution (BSI) is managing the resource in collaboration with the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG).
The ICSG operates as a formal working group of the Industry Competence Committee (ICC).
The ICC is a statutory committee under the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
This committee delivers competence-related functions specified within the Building Safety Act 2022.
The steering group was established to enable culture change across the built environment in relation to competency.
Resources and sector accessibility
The FPA stated that practical resources and insights from the BSI and the ICSG are now provided through the platform.
The platform aims to simplify the competence sector by making information accessible in a centralised space.
Knowledge and resources are tailored to specific industry roles and sectors following the live launch.
The system provides a cross-industry view of how roles and duty holders connect.
Eligible participants include those in design, construction and the manufacture of construction products.
Building management, trade bodies, education providers and regulators are also invited to join.
Registered users have access to newsletters, webinars, events and case studies.
The hub allows for direct engagement with industry voices within an active community – with newsletters, webinars, events and case studies – to support professional development.
Professionals can now access the full suite of resources and registration options through the official BSI website at https://competence.bsigroup.com/