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Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Social Housing Retrofit Programmes – SHDF Case Studies

The government launched the £3.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) in 2020, and since then, many successful projects have seen the light of day. The panel will showcase some of these projects and outline key considerations for future programmes. Chair: Leigh Fairbrother,Head of Commercial, Q-Bot Speakers: Dr Arianna Sdei, Architect Joanne Hiscock, Head of Strategic

Adam Masters, Stonewater Dr Arianna Sdei Joanne Hiscock, Moat Homes Leigh Fairbrother, Q-Bot

2023-03-08 13:30 - 14:15

Digital Sponsored by Zutec

CReDo: Climate Resilience Demonstrator Project

Our current infrastructure networks were not designed with climate change in mind. CReDo, the Climate Resilience Demonstrator project, is a climate change adaptation digital twin bringing together data across energy, water and telecoms networks to create a picture of the whole infrastructure system. CReDo looks at the impact of future flooding scenarios caused by climate

Sarah Hayes, Connected Places Catapult

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Interiors and Lighting Sponsored by Lutron

Homes for life – curated by KNX UK

Despite the financial, sustainability and personal costs to keep moving homes, it is often necessary when the needs of the occupants change, due to age, health or personal injury. This session aims to demonstrate how we can tackle the need to adapt our homes in response to changing personal needs. The KNX open protocol was

Martin Hawley, Jung UK Paul Doyle, Independent Consultant Engineer Paul Foulkes, Theben UK, KNX UK Tracy Palazzo-Barnes, KNX UK Interiors

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Sustainable Infrastructure Sponsored by ACO

How can nature-based solutions help you deliver low-carbon, healthy and nature-positive development? – curated by Building with Nature

This session will focus on how a race to Net Zero will require a wider and deeper understanding about what role nature-based solutions can play in creating low-carbon, healthy and nature-positive approaches to placemaking to ensure our communities are sustainable, equitable and fit for the challenges of the next 10-20 years. In order to meet

Dr Gemma Jerome, Building with Nature Isabelle Carter, Stride Treglown Martin Tabor, LUC Sam Jones, The Green Partnership

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Energy & District Energy Sponsored by Kensa Group

Myth Busting Ground Source Heat Pumps – curated by GSHPA

Join our panel of experts in this myth busting session which will explore common ground source heat pump misconceptions. An opportunity to ask our panel of experts about the benefits and opportunites for ground source heat pumps – exploring the points below: Myths What is the benefit of using thermal storage? Heat pumps cannot be

Geoff Ellison, GSHPA Ken Kneale, GSHPA Laura Bishop, GSHPA Neil Lawson, GSHPA Stephen Bielby, GSHPA Energy

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Overcoming barriers to mass timber construction – curated by ASBP

Mass timber construction can provide an opportune route to decarbonisation in our built environment, however extensive research has identified difficulties in regards to insurance. A new industry-recognised ‘playbook’ aims to provide a practical resource to help overcome these challenges and streamline the process of obtaining insurance for both construction and ongoing occupation of mass timber

Jim Glockling, Glockling Consulting Kelly Harrison, Whitby Wood Philip Callow, Mass Timber Risk Consulting Simon Corbey, ASBP

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Retrofit Coordinators in Funded Retrofit – Defining their Role

Should the Local Authorities and Social Housing Organisations employ their own Retrofit Coordinators, or is it better for them to contract these professionals on a project-by-project basis? What are the differences, and how do these organisations decide which is more suitable for them? On another important note: what should this cost? Our panellists will explore

Alice Monty, EQUANS Carl Harvey, Osmosis ACD David Pierpoint

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Buildings & Offsite Sponsored by Steico

Sustainable Steel – curated by Light Steel Frame Association

Hosted by Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), this session will feature high-profile speakers discussing the significant role that light steel frame plays in the UK’s major developments across all sectors. Steel construction provides the most sustainable and economic buildings, representing the most efficient use of resources. This longevity combined with the inherent value of an

Craig Johnson, Trimble Ian Wilson, Benx Jaspreet Singh, Fusion Steel Framing Mike Fairey, Light Steel Frame Association Offsite

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:15

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

Wise heads: Time for reflection and inspiration for change

This is not a new discussion – we have had at least 15 sessions at Futurebuild (ecobuild) on the topic over the last 15 years. What is different is that the timescale has dramatically shortened. Jonathon Porritt warns “Who knows what lies beyond this decade? But if we haven’t dramatically changed our ways by then,

Baroness Kate Parminter, House of Lords Dr Lewis Akenji, Hot or Cool Institute Jane Manning, Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners Professor Paul Chatterton, University of Leeds

2023-03-08 14:30 - 15:30

FutureX Innovation Sponsored by DESNZ

Innovation Partner Presentations – Leviat, FSD Active Limited, Fronius UK, WoodCube, Windhager

This session will see product and innovation presentations from Innovation Partners, who you can also visit on the Innovation Trail. 14.45-15.00 Innovative windpost helps meet stringent thermal specifications The revolutionary Ancon Thermal Windpost (TWP2) is designed to span vertically between floors, to provide additional lateral support for panels of masonry. It has been specially designed

Andrea Binggeli, WoodCube David Porter, Fronius UK Dr Paul Reynolds, FSD Active Limited Oliver Duckworth, Windhager UK Sara Dawes, Leviat

2023-03-08 14:45 - 15:40

Sustainable Infrastructure Sponsored by ACO

Circular Economy: How engineers can embrace the circular economy to drive the design and management of infrastructure? – curated by ICE

What does the circular economy mean for the infrastructure sector and engineers? What does good practice look like on projects and how is it being applied? What does a resource-focused approach to infrastructure mean for the priorities of engineers and the understanding of value? Chair: Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability, Gatwick Airport Speakers: Jo Guy,

Dr Colin Rose, ReLondon Janet Dunnett, Network Rail Jo Guy, Cambridge University Kate Jackson, Arup Mark Edwards, Gatwick Airport

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Digital Sponsored by Zutec

Death to drawings – The radical design process behind Randselva Bridge

Randselva Bridge, located in Norway with its 634 metres, is the world’s longest bridge that has been designed and constructed using a drawing-free, model-based process. Sweco was in charge of the modelling and parametric design of the bridge. Innovation and collaboration with the contractor have been the cornerstones of success in this challenging bridge project

Marie Eliassen, Sweco Øystein Ulvestad, Sweco

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Engaging Residents in Retrofit and Understanding Customer Behaviour

Resident engagement is an important part of retrofitting a property, after all, we are retrofitting a person’s home. These panellists will talk about engagement strategies and how to understand customer behaviour. Chair: Jeremy Kape, Interim Director of Asset Strategy and Analysis, The Guinness Partnership Speakers: Fiona Fylan, Head of Sustainable Behaviour, Leeds Beckett University Paul

Fiona Fylan, Leeds Beckett University Jeremy Kape, The Guinness Partnership Kate Charrington, Project 3 Paul Norman, Clarion

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Interiors and Lighting Sponsored by Lutron

Dr Tom Woolley, Rachel Bevan Architects, UK Clean Air Steering Committee

Dr. Michelle Bellingham, Glasgow University

Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Southampton University

Indoor air pollution in buildings: why it matters

There is a growing recognition of the importance of improving indoor air quality. Air purifiers and ventilation systems are seen as the answer, but these do not necessarily remove the source of hazardous emissions from building materials. This session will give an introduction to the importance of understanding emissions from building materials, with a focus

Dr Tom Woolley, Rachel Bevan Architects, UK Clean Air Steering Committee Dr. Michelle Bellingham, Glasgow University Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Southampton University Interiors

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Resilient and Low Carbon Masonry Homes – curated by MPA Masonry

The majority of new housing in the UK is constructed using brick and block. Detailed design and specification continues to evolve to meet building regulations and the carbon reduction requirements of the Future Homes Standard 2025. In this session the speakers will explain how, and also take a look at some of the innovative products

Colin Davis, Studio Partington Dr Colum McCague, MPA Cement Elaine Toogood, MPA The Concrete Centre Steve Callow, MPA Masonry Tony Hopkin, Project 80 – Homes for the Future

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Energy & District Energy Sponsored by Kensa Group

Ten steps to decarbonise UK real estate – curated by RICS

In 2019 the built environment accounted for 23% of emissions, by 2050 it will account for zero carbon emission. The journey ahead will be of one of new ideas and new technologies, one of disruption, action and change across the entirety of society. Join RICS and explore our sustainability standards, statements and reports showcasing 10

Cerys Williams, Sero Fabrizio Varriale, RICS Simon Sturgis, Targeting Zero LLP Energy

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Buildings & Offsite Sponsored by Steico

Using monitoring to understand net zero homes – curated by Building Performance Network

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

Ahsan Khan, TrustMark Dr Kerry Mashford OBE Hermione Crease, Purrmetrix Buildings

2023-03-08 15:30 - 16:15

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

A 100 Year Plan for a new world

It is generally agreed that electoral cycles with regular changes of policy and direction are not an intelligent approach to dealing with the polycrises with which we are faced. We must rethink our approach if we, nature and the planet are to benefit from an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable future. To reduce short termism,

Catriona Brady, World Green Building Council Dr Gemma Jerome, Building with Nature Dr Oliver Jones, Ryder Architecture Indy Johar, Dark Matter Labs Pascal Smet, Brussels-Capital Region

2023-03-08 15:45 - 16:45

FutureX Innovation Sponsored by DESNZ

Innovation Partner Presentations – LKAB Minerals, EDGE, MPA Cement, 540 World

This session will see product and innovation presentations from Innovation Partners, who you can also visit on the Innovation Trail. 15.45-16.00 Designing low carbon buildings of the future – how flowing screeds can help to meet the Future Homes Standard 2025 The Future Homes Standard 2025 states new builds must reduce carbon emissions by 75%,

Alan Jackson, LKAB Minerals Chaline Church, 540 WORLD Dr Diana Casey, MPA Cement Robynne Hammer, EDGE

2023-03-08 15:45 - 17:00

Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Collaboration, not competition – a radical idea for the construction sector!

The scale of the retrofit challenge is vast, so instead of competing, members of RA-H IP (Retrofit Accelerator for Homes Innovation Partnership) collaboration hub set about to #collaboratetoinnovate. Find out about the new ways of working initiated and what innovations the CH members have already instigated in projects in London and beyond. Chair:Emily Braham, Energiesprong

Neil Pearce, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Nilavra Mukerji, Sutton Housing Partnership Russell Urwin, Turner & Townsend Vicky Fordham-Lewis, Osborne Property Services

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Sustainable Infrastructure Sponsored by ACO

Connecting us to Nature – curated by ACO

The link between nature and human wellbeing is becoming increasingly more tangible. Now the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming increasingly important on new site developments with a plan to make it a mandatory requirement. This will be beneficial for both humans and biodiversity. But how do we measure this and ensure that society

Jane Findlay, Fira Tom Massey, Tom Massey Studio

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:30

Digital Sponsored by Zutec

Spacy Bondarenko, Fletcher Priest Architects

Thomas Gray MCIAT, Robert Shreeve Associates Ltd

Data-driven decision-making: How data can change the way we use energy and fuel

Improvements in the way we capture and manage our data can open up new opportunities for energy use. Net zero targets for construction are growing closer and we need new ways to minimise carbon emissions and reduce energy waste. This talk will provide greater clarity to decision makers in government and industry on what digitalisation

Dan Rossiter, BSI Spacy Bondarenko, Fletcher Priest Architects Thomas Gray MCIAT, Robert Shreeve Associates Ltd

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Decarbonising structural steelwork – curated by BCSA

Steel is the backbone of modern economies and underpins many industrial sectors, including construction which accounts for more than half of all steel use globally. Steel also has a vital role to play to facilitate the transition to a zero-carbon economy and the industrial and infrastructure revolution that is required to decarbonise the UK by

David Brown, SCI Dr Michael Sansom, BCSA Graeme Peacock, Tata Steel Jonathan Davis, William Hare

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Energy & District Energy Sponsored by Kensa Group

Future Homes Standard: How solar can drive net zero ready homes – curated by Solar Energy UK

An insightful conversation on the potential of the future homes standard to drive new build deployment in the UK. The panel will discuss the opportunities and barriers in the new build sector. Solar Energy UK has outlined that the Government must adopt the highest energy efficiency levels possible in the new building regulations so that

Dr Jo Atkinson, Active Building Centre Ian Rippin, MCS John Southern, UPOWA Kara Davies, Solar Energy UK Energy

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Buildings & Offsite Sponsored by Steico

Go Big or Go Home: Tackling the hidden Barriers to Scaling Retrofit – curated by LSBU

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

Cameron McKenzie, Peabody Chit Chong, Peabody Hazel Mealy, Better Placed Partnership, Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark Councils Hope Carpenter, London Borough of Lambeth Pippa Palmer, LSBU and the LSBU/BSRIA Net Zero Building Centre Buildings

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Interiors and Lighting Sponsored by Lutron

Lighting the way – Case Study: Sópers House – curated by Lutron

In this session we will be doing a deep dive on a real life example that showcases the techniques discussed on the session “Lighting the way – A new approach to office design”Sópers House offers members the space and amenities to pursue their professional and personal interests in one place. High-quality, contemporary offices. Sophisticated co-working

Miguel Aguado, Lutron EMEA

2023-03-08 16:30 - 17:15

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

Big Innovation Pitch

This session will see six shortlisted innovators battle it out in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch, to become winner of the Big Innovation Pitch 2023. Chair: Dr Oliver Jones, Research Director, Ryder Architecture Introduction: Eloise Francis, Director of Innovation, BRE Judges: Eloise Francis, Director of Innovation, BRE Shane Hussain, Founder and CEO, SNRG Emmanuel Malfeyt, Coordinator,

Dr Matyas Gutai, Water-filled Glass Ltd Dr Natasha Boulding, Low Carbon Materials Dr Oliver Jones, Ryder Architecture Eloise Francis, BRE Emmanuel Malfeyt, Ecobuild.Brussels Iain Duncan, tepeo - Zero Emission Boiler ZEB Paul Clegg, HONEXT® Shane Frost, GreenBlue Urban Shane Hussain, SNRG Tom Merton, Armacell UK

2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00

FutureX Innovation Sponsored by DESNZ

International Women’s Day – Investor and start-up networking pub – Hosted by Women in Construction Tech

On average, a female-founded business receives £644,000 in total funding, compared to a staggering £4.34 million for a solely male-owned organisation. There are plenty of excellent startups and ideas formed by women in the built environment, but ideas without funding don’t go far. The data also tells us that female-lead start ups have a greater

2023-03-08 17:15 - 18:00

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Importance of data transparency to enable decision making

This session will look at the importance of data, how it is collated across the supply chain and what this means when you need to make the right decisions to specify more sustainably. Chair:Kirstin McCarthy, Head of Sustainability & Member of Executive Committee, Aggregate Industries UK

Kirstin McCarthy, Aggregate Industries

2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:15

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

The Architects Climate Action Network – an Introduction

“We can no longer let the people in power decide what hope is. Hope is not passive. Hope is not blah blah blah. Hope is telling the truth. Hope is taking action” – Greta Thunberg Join the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) for a day of sharing your expertise, taking action together and expanding our

Rachael Owens, Buckley Gray Yeoman Vincent MacDonald, MAP Architecture

2023-03-09 10:00 - 10:10

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Ecological Regeneration: Mapping the hidden impacts of the materials we specify

Did you know there was a sand crisis? A fundamental building block of glass and concrete is running out, and what is left is being fought over and exploited. Join us in this session as we explore the hidden and extractive nature of the materials we specify, and how natural materials provide an alternative and

Anthony Hudson, Hudson Architects Jo Sharples, Editional Studio Kiran Pereira, Author of ‘Sand Stories’

2023-03-09 10:10 - 10:50

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

Minister Trudy Harrison, Conservative Party

Ministerial Keynote Trudy Harrison

Ministerial Keynote Trudy Harrison, Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary. Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Minister Trudy Harrison, Conservative Party

2023-03-09 10:15 - 10:30

Interiors and Lighting Sponsored by Lutron

Effective indoor air quality monitoring for better buildings – curated by BRE

In the post-COVID era there has been a significant increase in people’s awareness about indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation. People want to be assured that the air they breathe in the spaces in which they live, learn and work is of acceptable quality. IAQ can vary significantly depending on the indoor sources, the activity

Andy Dengel, BRE Interiors

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Buildings & Offsite Sponsored by Steico

Dr Louise Cooke, University of York / Heritage Declares

How to disrupt traditional ways of thinking about ‘old buildings’ – curated by Heritage Declares

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

Chloe Sheward, Donald Insall Associates Dr Louise Cooke, University of York / Heritage Declares Robyn Sparkes, National Trust Buildings

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Energy & District Energy Sponsored by Kensa Group

Innovations in the District Energy Sector for 2023: Part 2 – curated by UKDEA

The UKDEA is pleased to invite you to a unique session where our Members will be presenting the very latest innovations in technologies and systems for the District Energy sector. Whatever the stage of developing or operating a network, there will be innovations that we are sure you will want to explore further. Whether you

David Whitfield, IWTM Marc Nickels, Kingspan Mark Whettall, CPV Ltd Simon Woodward, UK District Energy Association District Energy

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Duncan Grassie, University College London

Harry Paticas, Retrofit Action for Tomorrow

Sara Edmonds, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN)

Retrofitting Schools

Making sure UK school buildings are fit for the future and energy efficient is a no-brainer! It ensures a safe climate future for our children, cutting approximately 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions and reducing energy bills and costs for cash-strapped schools in the long term. Considering that children spend approximately 15% of their

Duncan Grassie, University College London Harry Paticas, Retrofit Action for Tomorrow Sara Edmonds, Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN)

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

FutureX Innovation Sponsored by DESNZ

Kishan Kansara, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Standing up for Innovation in the built environment: a summary of over £100m of Built Innovation programmes, followed by your views on future innovation needs

Futurebuild is an event which bri Futurebuild is an event which brings together the greatest innovators and innovations. This session will focus on the innovation programmes that are focused on the built environment which will be vital to deliver technology we need to decarbonise by 2050, including an update on the Green Home Finance Accelerator.

Kishan Kansara, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Tim Cook, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Sustainable Infrastructure Sponsored by ACO

Strategic Planning, Urban Design and Sustainable Neighbourhoods – curated by Urban Design Group

Despite all the talk about encouraging sustainable development, the average walking time from major new housing development to the mix of amenities necessary for normal life, such as schools, employment centres, shops, and GP’s surgeries is 43 minutes. This compares with an average of just 15 minutes by car. (RTPI study Location of Development

Amy Burbidge, Homes England Chris Martin, Urban Movement Katja Stille, Tibbalds Robert Huxford, Urban Design Group

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

The Big Nature Debate: Our contract with nature for a nature positive world

Nature can survive very well without us and would embark on a ‘restoration programme’ with surprising speed and ease. Unfortunately, we cannot survive without nature. We cannot continue to extract nature’s freely given reserves at the current rate and not suffer unintended consequences. The already apparent evidence of those consequences has led to a global

Craig Bennett, Wildlife Trusts Dame Fiona Reynolds James Alexander, Finance Earth Jenny Merriman, WSP Richard Benwell, Wildlife and Countryside Link

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:30

Digital Sponsored by Zutec

Witness the rise of the 15 minute city

“La Ville du quart d’Heure”, a phase formally associated with master planning in 2016 by French-Colombian scientist, and Sorbonne professor, Carlos Moreno to describe a walkable, mixed use urban design. Everything we need within an easy 15 minute reach. The 15 minute city is an ideal geography where most human needs and many desires are

David Smith, South East Consortium Dr Oliver Jones, Ryder Architecture Phineas Harper, Open City and Open House Worldwide Simone de Gale, Simone Architects

2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:15

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Peter Apps, Deputy Editor, Inside Housing Magazine, Author, ‘ Show me the bodies: How we let Grenfell Happen’

Cultural Transformation: Material Choices – profit or poison

Building materials that are flammable, that encourage black mould growth, that give off carcinogenic particles are killing us. The construction industry has chosen profit and toxicity instead of life and wellbeing. Systems must change and a complete cultural shift is needed in what we prioritise in buildings. Join us to discuss the impacts of specification,

Filipa Oliveira, PRP Leonora Grcheva, Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) Peter Apps, Deputy Editor, Inside Housing Magazine, Author, ‘ Show me the bodies: How we let Grenfell Happen’

2023-03-09 11:00 - 11:40

Buildings & Offsite Sponsored by Steico

Building Capacity for Climate Action: Committing to Climate Framework – curated by Climate Framework

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

Alex Whitcroft, KIN Dr Aaron Gillich, BSRIA LSBU Net Zero Building Centre Julie Godefroy, CIBSE, Julie Godefroy Sustainability Kathryn Thomson, CIBSE Mina Hasman, Climate Framework Buildings

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Retrofit Sponsored by Elmhurst Energy

Delivering Net Zero: Public Sector and Commercial Retrofits

Approximately 70% of the UK’s non-residential buildings were constructed before the year 2000, meaning that if we are to achieve the UK’s net zero targets by 2050, much of the non-domestic sector will need to undergo a programme of retrofit to ensure they are fit for purpose. Chair: Colin Sowerbutts, Director, Perlustro Ltd Speakers: Andy

Andy Maddox, Doncaster Council Colin Sowerbutts, Perlustro Ltd David Bownass, JLL Richard Smith, Doncaster Council

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Sustainable Infrastructure Sponsored by ACO

How to deliver the multiple benefits of urban trees – curated by TDAG

‘Trees’ seem to be the solution to many of the physical placemaking and health challenges in our urban environments. The NPPF calls for all new streets to be ‘tree-lined’; trees can help to reduce increased summer temperatures and, combined with SuDS, the impact of the increasing heavy rain events; people are more inclined to walk

Amy Burbidge, Homes England Dr Kieron Doick, Forest Research Dr Madalena Vaz Monteiro, Forest Research Jeremy Barrell, Barrell Tree Care Jim Smith, Forestry Commission Richard Quartermaine, Urban&Civic

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Energy & District Energy Sponsored by Kensa Group

Implementation of the Future Homes Standards: Challenges and Opportunities – curated by CABE

The first phase of introduction of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) into the building regulations in England has been mandatory since June 2022 and represents the largest step change in new build housing standards for a generation. These new standards along with further changes planned in 2025, are part of ensuring that new homes are

David Adams, Consultant Dr Gavin Dunn, CABE Stuart Fairlie, Elmhurst Energy Energy

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Interiors and Lighting Sponsored by Lutron

Investing for Health – Driving Sustainable Finance – curated by International WELL Building Institute

ESG continues to drive mainstream focus for regulators, investors, consumers, employees and other key stakeholders, and we are seeing organizations incorporate strategies such as the WELL Building Standard into their sustainability roadmap to drive ESG performance and innovation, and secure sustainable finance opportunities. Other areas where WELL can contribute to an organization’s sustainability reporting cycle

Cees Van der Spek, EDGE Giovanna Jagger, EMEA, International WELL Building Institute Olatz Pombo, Arup Thomas Vazakas, Cushman & Wakefield Interiors

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Digital Sponsored by Zutec

The future of construction: building better through collaboration – curated by Women in BIM

Our panel of digital construction specialists will discuss what taking a more data-centric approach to managing construction projects really involves by way of improved collaboration, interoperability and better information management. In a world where communication is driven by technology, where innovation is only limited to our imagination, applying this to building methods is still seen

Giulia Pustorino, Weston Williamson + Partners Hadeel Saadoon, Turner & Townsend Marie Grieve, Costello Palmer Communications Melanie Robinson, BIM Academy

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

FutureX Innovation Sponsored by DESNZ

Roger Littlewood, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

What does the DEEP research project tell us about the whole house approach to retrofit and what does this mean for policy and innovation? – curated by DESNZ

Retrofitting solid walled homes; what research tells us about the importance of a whole house approach, and how real performance compares to EPCs Chair: Roger Littlewood, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Panel: Professor David Glew, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute (LSI), Leeds Beckett University

David Glew, Leeds Beckett University Roger Littlewood, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:15

Arena Conference Programme Sponsored by SNRG & Hub Brussels

Facing Challenges: Edge Policy Proposals

This year’s Futurebuild conference has been looking forwards to ensure lessons are learned, so that changing and taking action become second nature. We are ready to take a stand for a better built and natural environment and take the action that is needed in the critically short window of time that we have to take

Antonia Jennings, Centre for Local Economic Strategies Ben Westerman, Aldersgate Group Fabrizio Varriale, RICS Marianne Heaslip, People Powered Retrofit Martin Baxter, IEMA Dr Martina Girvan, Arcadis Pete Winslow, Expedition Professor Elena Marco, University of the West of England (UWE) Simon Foxell, The Architects Practice Sophie Beagles, Public Practice

2023-03-09 11:45 - 12:45

Materials sponsored by Aggregate Industries

Decarbonise Now: Solutions outside the capitalist growth machine

Say no to endless, directionless growth! Say no to consumerism! These are the systems on which our world spins. We will explore how, as a built environment professional, you can take action within your projects to create systemic change: from a linear & destructive, to a circular & regenerative economy. Join us to visualise systems

Chris Bailey, Action on Empty Homes Julieta Perucca, The Shift Laura Baron, Purcell Sam Freeman, The Shift

2023-03-09 11:50 - 12:30