Mick Clifford: Building regulation practice begs to differ from theory
What is at stake in building regulation is so enormous that actively ensuring standards are applied rigorously should be a basic function of any government
One small move to reassure the public of proper building regulation would be to hike up the inspection process. Apart from the greater confidence it would inject into the system, it would be far and away a more prudent way to spend money rather than mortgaging future development through the establishment of retrospective redress funds. Picture: Dominic McGrath/PA
