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The Grenfell Inquiry鈥檚 expert architect delivered a robust message to the construction industry this morning at the publication of its report on the causes of the fire.

Architect Thouria Istephan, one of two expert panellists who supported inquiry chair Martin Moore-Bick in the inquiry, said that the inquiry would 鈥渕ake no apologies鈥� for the 鈥渘ew burdens and responsibilities鈥� which would be imposed on the industry if the reports recommendations are implemented.

鈥淧ut simply, if you work in the construction industry and you do not feel the weight of responsibility you have for people, for keeping people safe, you are in the wrong job,鈥� she said.

Istephan was close to tears at one point during the statement as she paid tribute to to the victims and their families while highlighting the scale of loss that resulted from the 2017 fire.

鈥淭he losses so many people have suffered and my involvement in this process has left a mark on me as a person and as a professional, which will last far beyond this inquiry,鈥� she said.

She noted that while the report made a series of recommendations for reform of the regulatory system, a culture change within the industry was also needed.

鈥淭he necessary change is also one of culture and behaviours,鈥� she said. 鈥淐hange on this scale needs to be owned and led by those of us working in the sector. It is not enough to pass an Act of Parliament and to sit back and think the work is done. 

鈥淲ithout change in behaviour and a recognition that the needs of the people who use our buildings must be placed at the centre of our work, the lessons of Grenfell will not truly be learnt in full.鈥�