Building regulatory capacity assessment: Level 1 - Initial screening
The Building Regulatory Capacity Assessment was developed to help cities and project managers working with development agencies to assess building and land use regulatory systems, and facilitate the collection of critical information about the building regulatory framework in any given city or country. This assessment tool offers an effective resource for interventions within a wide range of urban development initiatives in cities of low and middle-income countries.
The Building Regulatory Capacity Assessment is comprised of the following “Level 1 - Initial Screening,” designed for government officials and project managers undertaking rapid preliminary assessments. It provides an opportunity to initiate conversations with clients and relevant parties on strategies for achieving relevant development objectives. Level 1 is complemented by a “Level 2 - Detailed Exploration”, which provides a set of guidelines for team members and contractors who are tasked with gathering and analyzing data and information about the building regulatory capacity of the target country, region or municipality. Overall, the Assessment identifies critical gaps, it provides the necessary information to develop a baseline for formulating technical assistance to clients, as well as drawing findings that can be used to determine areas for improvement and investment.