The Leading Edge

Dame Judith Hackitt - Fireside Chat

Episode Summary

Dame Judith Hackitt talks building safety, professional responsibility and competence in an open and honest fireside chat with GAI CEO Rachael Bliss

Episode Notes

Dame Judith Hackitt is one of the sector's most trusted and influential voices. Her work has been key in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. After delivering a keynote at the Guild of Architectural Ironmonger's AGM and Competence Forum, Dame Judith sat with Rachael to talk in front of a live audience, who also had a chance to put their questions to her.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode:

• Why professional accreditation is so crucial
• How and why previous efforts at sector-wide reform have failed
• Why Dame Judith is watching with interest a new building safety rating scheme in Australia
• The length of time it is taking for the sector to change
• How a few bad operators can affect the perception of the wider industry
• Why she is hopeful for the future
• Her advice for professionals working in the sector to be best prepared for the future