A senior government address outlining national priorities for housing delivery, modern methods of construction, net zero commitments, and the drive toward a productive, future-ready sector.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the government’s strategic priorities for the construction industry
• Gain insight into national policy ambitions for net zero, modernisation, and productivity
• Explore how policy frameworks influence investment and delivery models across the UK

Explore how new legislation and changing expectations following the Grenfell Tower Fire, including the Building Safety Act, the Procurement Act and expected Construction Product Reforms are transforming compliance and accountability.

• Understand key regulatory changes impacting construction delivery and compliance
• Learn how national policies are shaping the adoption of major hazard safety within the built environment
• Gain practical examples of how local authorities and government departments are adapting to new standards

This panel will discuss how modular and off-site solutions are revolutionising the sector. This session will share lessons from organisations leading in digital design, factory production, and partnership-driven housing and infrastructure delivery.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the benefits and challenges of adopting MMC and off-site solutions
• Understand how digital design and manufacturing improve sustainability and efficiency
• Hear real-world examples of how partnerships are driving off-site innovation at scale

Anna Bright, Chief Executive, Sustainability West Midlands

Paul Foulkes-Arellano, Circular Growth Consultant | Non-Executive Director 

From embodied carbon reduction to reuse and recycling, this panel will discuss how construction leaders are adopting sustainable practices to achieve whole-life carbon performance and meet net-zero goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how circular economy principles are transforming material use in construction
• Gain insight into practical steps for reducing embodied carbon and improving performance
• Learn from case studies implementing sustainable materials and whole-life design strategies

• Understand how devolved powers and regional governance are redefining construction priorities and infrastructure investment.

• Examine opportunities for innovation, collaboration and regional delivery in the construction ecosystem.

• Explore how decision-making, procurement and skills development are being reshaped under a devolved framework.

• Explore strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent in construction
• Understand how cross-sector collaboration can address current and future skills shortages
• Gain insight into how training and leadership can drive cultural transformation across the industry