How does Passivhaus provide solutions to the current energy bill crisis? The Passivhaus Trust leads a workshop exploring the energy and cost-saving benefits of building and retrofitting using the low energy building standard and methodology. Chair: Matt Bridgestock, Managing Director, John Gilbert Architects The costs and benefits of Passivhaus newbuild Emma Osmundsen, Chief Executive. Sixty

Bill will discuss a range of different construction techniques, design strategies and masterplans that can deliver a durable non toxic home or workplace with no net annual energy bills. Examples ranging from volumetric off site to local pop up assembly lines could provide large numbers of additional affordable homes without using any existing industry capacity

Marking the launch of the CIOB’s Client Initiative. A thought-provoking and insightful session highlighting what clients want and need from their construction team and why they don’t always get it.  Chair: Daphne Thissen, Thissen Consulting Speakers: Neil Pennell, Head of Design, Innovation & Property Solutions, Landsec Jennifer Makkreel, Deputy Head of Capital Projects, University of

Whilst significant progress has been made in defining what ‘net zero’ means for the country’s buildings, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will take the next step and enable industry to robustly prove their built assets are net zero carbon and in line with our nation’s climate targets. The Standard’s development is being led

The UK is facing an energy crisis. It is estimated that by Spring 2023 a typical family could be paying 500% more for their household energy bills than before the Covid pandemic. The UK is also still committed to a net zero emissions target by 2050. With these issues in mind it is critical that

Whilst significant progress has been made in defining what ‘net zero’ means for the country’s buildings, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will take the next step and enable industry to robustly prove their built assets are net zero carbon and in line with our nation’s climate targets. The Standard’s development is being led

In this session we explore the biggest threats workers are facing and the changes industry can make to prevent the problem getting worse.  Join us for this challenging conversation which will explore scientific and industry insight. Speakers: Nathan Baker, Chief Executive, IOM Philip Baker, Deputy Health and Safety Champion, Construction Industry Council

UK homes are increasingly at risk of overheating, which can lead to uncomfortable indoor environments for homeowners and residents. Overheating can be caused by poor housing design, uncontrolled solar gain, inadequate shading, and insufficient summer ventilation. Contextual factors such as external noise and security concerns can also restrict opportunities for natural ventilation. Hear from industry

By the middle of this century the world has to reduce emissions to as close to zero as possible. This pursuit to Net Zero requires the UK to virtually eliminate emissions from the built environment and with ~28m homes currently contributing 18% of all carbon emissions, the UK has a big challenge ahead. With challenge

Many of the well-known barriers in delivering retrofit get plenty of airtime, such the technical aspects, or the retrofit skills gap. But as social housing landlords struggle to deliver on pilots alongside ‘business as usual’, many lesser-recognised barriers are emerging. The need for soft skills such as how to communicate retrofit to residents and engage

The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, and 21% of homes are over 100 years old and are characterised by traditional construction. There is an assumption that historic, traditional buildings will always have a low value Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and energy retrofits / upgrades are often dismissed on the

The urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, rapid urbanisation, social inequities, health risks and economic disparities demand having the right knowledge and skills (i.e. capacity) within the built environment sector, to effectively and holistically respond to these challenges in tandem, fast and at scale. Over the recent years, the buildings and construction industry has

The Passivhaus Trust will launch updated good practice guidance on how to design and build to the energy efficiency and comfort building standard. Passivhaus experts will share their top practical tips and explain how to use Passivhaus to get to net zero on your project. Chair: Piers Sadler, Director, Delta Q Early stage design decisions:

This 45 minute masterclass session will point out the huge opportunities low carbon retrofit presents the construction sector. Whether it’s the environmental and social benefits of re-use over demolition, or the financial benefits associated with rolling out a national retrofit programme that will train & employ 10,000’s people for the next 20-30 years, this session

With the upcoming changes to the regulation of construction products the panel, Chaired by CABE Technical Director Richard Harral will be discussing the implication of the changes for both specifiers and designers. Chair: Richard Harral, Technical Director, CABE Speakers: Hanna Clarke, Digital and Policy Manager, Construction Products Association (CPA) Richard Smith, Head of Standards Innovation