WHITE PAPER | “From Legacy to Liability” – Exploring the Cultural Shift Driven by the Building Safety Act

IG Masonry Support has released a powerful new White Paper titled “From Legacy to Liability: How the Building Safety Act is Creating a Cultural Shift in Construction.” The publication brings together leading voices from across the construction industry to examine how the Building Safety Act (BSA) is reshaping standards, accountability, and culture across the built environment.

Born from the lessons of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the recommendations of the Hackitt Report, the Building Safety Act represents one of the most significant transformations in UK construction for decades. IG Masonry Support’s White Paper explores how organisations are adapting to the new regime, including the challenges, opportunities, and the urgent need for collaboration as the industry adjusts to heightened scrutiny and accountability

The paper distils insights from an exclusive roundtable we hosted as part of our ‘Sleep Like a Baby’ campaign, which champions compliance and certification in construction. Bringing together key figures from across the sector – including representatives from CABE, BSI, McAleer & Rushe, Lee Marley Group, Aros Architects, Hoare Lea, and Broadway Malyan – the discussion explored the Building Safety Act’s real-world impact, from project approval delays to evolving competence frameworks, digital record-keeping, and a growing culture of transparency and assurance.

“The Building Safety Act is driving a fundamental change in how we approach design and construction,” said Andy Neal, Managing Director of IG Masonry Support. “It’s forcing the industry to move from a fragmented, product-by-product mindset to one built on competence, accountability, and safety. This White Paper captures that moment of transition – the challenges, yes, but also the progress being made.”

The publication concludes that while the Act’s implementation has been complex, it is ultimately driving positive long-term change, embedding safety, competence, and integrity at the heart of construction practice.

The White Paper is now available to download.

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