Aluminium composite cladding and non-conforming building products have been regular contributors to media headlines for the last two and a half years. Starting with an update on the state of official investigations into the Lacrosse Building fire, informed Risk Manager Wendy Poulton will consider the impact of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and recap some of the resulting investigations and legislative changes in Australia.

This is a chance to revisit the latest thinking from government and regulatory authorities on responsibilities for verifying compliance with the NCC, and consider what steps you can take to reduce the risks in product specification in 2018.