Hard Hats, Hard Rules: Navigating Tech Gains and Regulatory Pains

Digital twins, robotic construction sites, and low-carbon materials – the technology is here, but the rules of the game were often written before BIM was even a concept. The result? Well-intentioned requirements drive up costs, slow down innovation, and ultimately land on the final bill for tenants and buyers.

In this panel, we ask: How do we balance the need for safety and sustainability with the need for progress and cost control? Industry voices from law, construction, and PropTech share real-world examples of where regulation ends up working against itself – and the changes that could actually unlock technology’s full potential:

• Rules that Collide with Reality – when the letter of the law inflates costs instead of securing quality.
• Innovation Gaps in the Building Code – how legislation can be updated without compromising safety or climate goals.
• A Roadmap for Collaboration – industry proposals for pilots, sandboxes, and dialogue arenas between regulators and the private sector.

Join us for a frank discussion on the journey from cumbersome regulation to agile innovation – where hard hats and hard rules can finally work together.

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