The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is seeking to make members and other fire safety professionals aware of the UK Government’s call for evidence to better understand the challenges facing the built environment sector.
The Call for evidence: Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations has an upcoming deadline of 12th August 2026. The findings from this will help develop a new strategy for the built environment, with publication planned for early next year.
This is a pivotal moment for the fire safety sector, not only in its ability to shape future policy and decision-making, but also the wide draw of its questioning. The call for evidence spans five key stages - from pre-design through to occupation and maintenance - as well as broader cross-cutting issues.
The IFE will develop its own organisational response, reflecting our deep commitment to advancing fire safety. Building a profession that enhances public safety and drives innovation for a safer world from fire is only achievable through active engagement, embracing discussion and contributing to future strategy.
The IFE encourages fire safety professionals to participate and share insights before the closing date. While being made up of 79 questions, it is not imperative to answer all; only those relevant to your daily work environment. The IFE will be formulating its own response as a professional membership body within the sector.
To support participation, the Government is hosting introductory webinars outlining the purpose, structure, and content of the call for evidence, followed by a Q&A session. The session will be repeated across two dates - please note you only need to attend one:
18 June 10.00-11.00 – sign up to this webinar here
22 June 12.00-13.00 - sign up to this webinar here
Submit your response via the government’s website.