Thouria Istephan appointed interim Chief Construction AdviserA new interim Chief Construction Adviser has been appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The appointment, announced on 30 September 2025, sees architect Thouria Istephan take on the role. She will provide independent, expert advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. Her previous positions included Construction Design Management Manager, partner and Technical Design Deputy across large-scale projects and sectors. Relevance for fire and safety professionalsThe appointment of Thouria Istephan as interim Chief Construction Adviser is relevant for building safety officers, architects, fire engineers and regulatory compliance professionals.