The Leading Edge

Construction Products Reform (with Paul Morrell OBE)

Episode Summary

Expert analysis on the Construction Products Reform White Paper with Paul Morrell OBE and Douglas Masterson (GAI)

Episode Notes

Welcome to the first episode of 'The Leading Edge' - a new podcast from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers. 

We start with a hugely topical and important episode. The government's 'Construction Products Reform' White Paper is currently out for consultation (until 20th May 2026) and to analyse it, we are thrilled to be joined by one of the highest profile, and most experienced figures in this area - Paul Morrell OBE (co-author of the Morrell Day Review and the government's first Chief Construction Advisor between 2009 and 2012).

'The Leading Edge' is hosted by Rachael Bliss, CEO of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and joining her and Paul to discuss construction products reform is the GAI's own Douglas Masterson - a technical leader and trusted voice within the sector.

Their discussion includes...

• Why Grenfell was such an important moment and how it has instigated necessary change
• What is in the White Paper, what isn't and where the areas of confusion and/or contention are
• How and why you can have your say while the consultation is still open
• The impact the changes suggested in the White Paper may have on Architectural Ironmongers, specifiers and manufacturers
• What industry professionals can and should do now to prepare for the change that is coming