Bridging Policy & Practice: Sector Insights Survey Oct 2026

Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate in this research.

This survey supports my work-based Master’s in Leadership Practice at Lancaster University.

The goal of this research is to involve industry peers in shaping a dissertation research project that will look to explore how sector change (such as regulatory policy) translates into on-the-ground implementation and drives meaningful, permanent progress.

The outcome of this survey will be shaping the research question to be explored in my dissertation. -Thanks in advance, Bryony

Duration: ~10 minutes

Anonymity: Fully anonymous. No personal identifiable data is collected.

Deadline: Closes sharply at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 31st.

About you

Wait, I thought this was anonymous? Yes, it is. You do not need to reveal your identity or the specific organisation you work for. This section provides essential context for your responses, helping to identify how friction points vary across different roles and experience levels across the product lifecycle.

How long have you been in the built environment sector roughly?

What is your primary role?

How long have you been in your current role?

What does your organisation do?

In Your Opinion...

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following 12 statements based on your day-to-day work experience. If you are unsure how to answer, either select 'unsure' or select the closest representative option. If you would like to add context, there is the option to add a comment.

Current statutory and technical guidance provides sufficient information to help me or my organisation make safe, compliant decisions:

Optional comment on statement 1:

Current standards and codes of practice adequately support safe decision-making in my role or organisation:

Optional comment on statement 2:

The current level of knowledge across the supply chain supports clear accountability for safer outcomes:

Optional comment on statement 3:

Current industry developments (including competence frameworks) have made it easier to verify and demonstrate competence:

Optional comment on statement 4:

When project pressures increase, decision-makers retain sufficient authority to ensure safe practices are maintained:

Optional comment on statement 5:

Time constraints allow for considered, safety-focused decisions rather than forced compromises:

Optional comment on statement 6:

Budgetary constraints do not compromise the safety integrity of decisions made on projects:

Optional comment on statement 7:

When I make technical or compliance decisions in my role, they are supported and upheld most of the time:

Optional comment on statement 8:

Roles and responsibilities for safety outcomes are clear across the areas or projects I work on:

Optional comment on statement 9:

Top-down regulatory changes have successfully driven genuine improvements in behaviour across the supply chain:

Optional comment on statement 10:

In the sector, compliance requirements are generally actively used to drive daily working practice:

Optional comment on statement 11:

The sector is making meaningful, permanent cultural progress toward proactive accountability:

Optional comment on statement 12:

In Your Experience...

Can you describe a situation where different parties interpreted technical guidance or standards differently?

Can you describe an example situation where constraints (such as time or budget) caused friction in a project decision?

Have you experienced working in a scenario where there was a clear lack of accountability or awareness?

Can you describe an individual or organisation that is 'doing it right' and demonstrating competence and compliance well?

Can you describe what responding to change has looked like for you and your organisation when it comes to competence and compliance?

Finally, from your perspective, what would meaningful change in the sector actually look like?