The Story Behind Tech Influence

About

Tech Influence was created to help industry meet rising expectations around competence and compliance. Founded by Jon Vanstone, it brings together regulatory insight, digital innovation, and national leadership to deliver change that sticks. Today, Tech Influence is shaping policy-to-practice systems that raise standards and support safer, more capable sectors.

Origin and Purpose

Tech Influence emerged from the need to translate policy and regulation into practical systems that work in the real world. Built on decades of experience across construction, regulation, and technology, the business was established to help organisations not only understand their obligations but meet them through digital competence frameworks that deliver impact.

About Jon Vanstone

Jon Vanstone is a national figure in the UK’s regulatory and construction landscape. As Chair of the Industry Competence Committee under the Building Safety Regulator, and of the National Home Improvement Council, Jon leads key conversations on safety, standards, and sector reform. He has delivered systems for government-backed schemes, advised on regulatory change, and contributed to national bodies shaping the future of the built environment. With a reputation for insight, delivery, and independent thinking, Jon leads Tech Influence to help clients anticipate change and take the lead.

Bridging Regulation and Digital Systems

At Tech Influence, we understand regulation compliance and how to build systems that embed it whilst delivering business innovations. We specialise in creating digital tools that convert regulatory frameworks into practical, auditable systems. From large-scale data platforms to workforce assurance models, our work bridges the gap between written policy and frontline delivery.

Delivering digital solutions with regulatory depth.

If you need a system that aligns with regulation, builds competence, and stands up to audit — get in touch. Or explore our insight content to see how we think and work.

National Roles and Influence

Our work doesn’t just respond to regulation, it helps shape it. Through involvement with key Government departments, NHIC, TrustMark, and other national groups, we influence how competence is defined and applied across the UK. Tech Influence also invests in innovative, specialist-led businesses that strengthen the solutions we offer clients, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of sector needs.