UKREiiF this year was busier than ever. More than 16,000 professionals from across the construction sector filled a small section of Leeds over three sunny days in May to network, booze and discuss the latest goings-on in construction. 

Most of the many dozens of events held during the conference were predictably policy-focused and well-behaved. But there was one particular panel discussion which stood out.

It was obvious, just walking up to the Places for Life tent on the Wednesday morning, that something significant was happening. A crowd of attendees stood outside, craning their necks to get a view of the stage. 

Inside, it was at full capacity. The event, sponsored by regional contractor Caddick and build-to-rent developer Moda, was a discussion on the ongoing delays to high-rise residential schemes which have been caused by the new building safety regime.

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