Competent or Compliant? The Hard Truth the Industry Still Doesn’t Want to Hear

<p>In this episode of <em>Behind the Built Environment</em>, BESA Chief Executive <strong>David Frise </strong>is joined by <strong>Jon Vanstone,</strong> Chair of the Industry Competence Committee, to unpack what competence really means in a post-Grenfell world. John explains why compliance alone is no longer enough, highlighting gaps in behaviour, culture and client understanding that continue to undermine safety. The discussion explores the evolving role of the Building Safety Regulator, lessons from Gateway 2, and why proof of competence matters more than experience or assumptions.</p><p><strong>Listeners can also download </strong><a href="https://www.thebesa.com/building-safety-act/industry-report" target="_blank">BESA’s <em>Building Safety Act Industry Report 2025</em></a><strong>, which reveals industry attitudes, competence gaps and practical insights to help businesses prepare for regulatory change.</strong></p>