Ahead of BEYOND ’25 LIVE, a new national conference for everyone involved in the construction of new homes, we spoke to Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director at NHBC, to find out more
Running for more than 30 years, NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow (BFT) has been the leading technical seminar for the house building industry.
However, as the sector evolves so must the events that support all of those working in this dynamic industry to successfully deliver the homes of the future.
That is why, with a clear focus from government on housing and an ambitious target to build 1.5m new homes in the next five years, it is the perfect moment to launch a new and improved event for 2025.
Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director, explained: “In developing BEYOND ‘25 LIVE we have taken all the best technical aspects of BFT, considered the challenges presently facing the sector and carefully listened to the feedback of our customers across the house-building industry to create this superb new event.”
Introducing BEYOND ‘25 LIVE
NHBC is proud to present BEYOND ‘25 LIVE. This new future-focused event reflects the ever-changing nature of the house-building industry, considers the wide range of issues affecting the sector and investigates the particular challenges those in construction face.
Based on feedback from across the house building sector, BEYOND ‘25 LIVE is designed to not only help you and your teams understand more about standards and legislation, as well as offer ideas on how to bridge the skills gap and reach net zero, but will also feature a more in-depth consideration of key topics including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and offsite construction.
Furthermore, the event will incorporate presentations and panel discussions across four stages, plus a variety of workshops and training sessions making it an essential day of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for anyone interested in the latest industry trends and innovations.
This national conference truly is for everyone involved in the construction of new homes and promises to be the house-building industry networking opportunity of 2025.
Voices of the industry
BEYOND ’25 LIVE will offer attendees fresh ideas and a host of new insights from some of the leading voices in house-building. Special guest speakers include Ian Workman, chief customer officer from Homes England, Lindsey Young CEO of Clarkson Evans and Nigel Cates, chief ombudsman at the New Homes Ombudsman.
You will also get to hear from Nigel Banks, technical director at Octopus Energy, Rhodri Williams, technical and sustainability director from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Richard Lankshear, director of the Future Homes Hub, as well as Richard Smith, head of standards, innovation and research at NHBC.
And with many more expert speakers throughout the day this event is not to be missed.
Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director, added: “As an industry, we are privileged to have a huge range of experts across a variety of subjects. We have been fortunate that so many of them are taking the time to share their knowledge and insight at BEYOND ’25 LIVE.
“In developing BEYOND ‘25 LIVE we have taken all the best technical aspects of BFT, considered the challenges presently facing the sector and carefully listened to the feedback of our customers across the house-building industry to create this superb new event.
“I am immensely proud that we have been able to cover so many topics at this event and I am confident there will be a wealth of information, presentations and discussions relevant to everyone involved in the building of new homes.”
Plan your visit to BEYOND ‘25 LIVE
Join us at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena on Thursday, 20 March, where there will be speakers and sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to professionals throughout the house-building industry.
You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and new insights at the Skills & Best Practice Hub, watch demonstrations or explore the exhibition to investigate the latest construction technology in the Future Tech Zone. You can also test your skills and take part in a bricklaying competition.
And, as well as an extensive exhibition full of suppliers who can help you shape future homes and a dedicated networking space to meet industry contacts, you will also be able to visit the NHBC Hub to find out more about our wide range of products and services.
Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director, said: “BEYOND ‘25 LIVE will support our customers by building on their professional knowledge, helping them learn more about future changes in the house-building sector, as well as providing exceptional opportunities for networking, especially as this new event caters for all stakeholders in the house-building process. I look forward to seeing friends and colleagues from across the industry again in March.”
Book your tickets
With so much to see and do at BEYOND ‘25 LIVE, you can tailor your visit to make sure you and your team get the most out of the day. Whatever your role within the house building industry, there is content to suit your needs.
Set your own bespoke agenda and book your tickets today at nhbc.co.uk/beyond
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