Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction

In this episode of the IFAN Podcast, we speak with Matthew Sexton, Technical and Compliance Director at BMI UK & Ireland and a member of the IFAN Board.Matthew works at the intersection of industry, safety, and standards, dealing daily with the practical application of construction product and fire performance standards across the UK and European markets.Beyond using standards, Matthew actively helps shape them. He serves on several technical panels and chairs key committees, including the BSI committee responsible for external fire performance of roofs and the Construction Products Association Technical Committee.In this conversation, Matthew shares insights from the front line of standards implementation, discussing:• Why the voice of standards users is essential • How industry experience improves the quality of standards • The real challenges of applying standards in the construction sector • Why more companies should engage in the standards development processThis episode highlights the importance of bringing practical industry experience into global standardization, ensuring that standards remain relevant, effective, and trusted.