and implement a programme to inspire and foster behaviour change in the sector. The programme will include actions to develop strong leadership, create a personal commitment to change and a shared accountability for success that will ultimately help lift sector performance. I agree that there needs to be a change in the behaviour of construction sector participants in order to regain each other's trust. In my view this is the Report's most important finding; that the sector must ensure that all participants are prepared to operate in a fair, reasonable and sustainable manner towards all parties. This is what a mature construction sector would do. The Report outlines what a mature construction sector would look like for clients, consultants and contractors and there are many benefits. The challenge is creating and maintaining the leadership to implement change that focuses on the traits and activities identified in the Report as demonstrating a mature construction sector, measuring any change in the sector and bedding it down so that participants don't resort to old habits when there are difficult trading conditions. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bassam Maghzal Senior Associate Bassam specialises in corporate and commercial transactions focused particularly on construction projects across all industry sectors, including building (commercial and residential buildings, educational facilities, retail precincts and car parks), irrigation infrastructure, ports, surgical facilities, bridges, wastewater, refuse collection and disposal and mining. BUDDLEFINDLAY