In April 2024 the Edge issued a draft paper making the case and calling for the creation of a an independent, authoritative Public Sector Research Establishment for the built environment. to support policy making, public health, sectoral productivity and the overall effectiveness in the construction and property sectors in the UK. At the end of the month a Round table was held under the Chatham House Rule between former government advisors, practitioners and academics to discuss the paper. The paper and the notes from the meeting are downloadable below.
A revised draft of the paper has been published (June 2024) following the discussion and is available below