In this Fireside Chat, we’re joined by Dr Shaun Lundy, Chief Strategy Officer at Tetra, to reflect on what 2025 revealed about property risk and compliance across the built environment, and to explore what the move into 2026 means in practice.

The conversation looks back at a year where the Building Safety regime shifted decisively from preparation to delivery. Shaun shares his perspective on how the Building Safety Regulator has performed, where pressure points are becoming most visible, and how changes to its structure are influencing consistency and decision-making.

We discuss some of the most pressing compliance topics facing the sector, including Gateway applications, the current position on Building Assessment Certificates, and how dutyholders are responding on the ground.

The discussion also explores developments in competence, including the work of the Industry Competence Committee, and the growing focus on wider Health and Safety Executive priorities such as asbestos management and working at height.

Looking ahead to 2026, Shaun talks about what organisations should be preparing for now, and where scrutiny is likely to increase. The conversation also touches on emerging expectations around areas such as PEEPs, management systems, and integrated approaches to safety and health.