Housing development plays a pivotal role in meeting the ever-growing demand for housing in the UK. However, various challenges often hinder its pace and scale. Join us for an illuminating panel discussion where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts converge to explore innovative strategies and policies aimed at unlocking housing development and accelerating delivery.

• Policy levers to accelerate delivery:
  • Evaluation of existing policies impacting private housing development
  • Proposing policy reforms to streamline planning processes and approvals
  • Case studies showcasing successful policy interventions in expediting housing delivery


• Unlocking financing:
  • Challenges in accessing financing for private housing projects
  • Assessing the effectiveness of government initiatives and funding allocations
  • Exploring opportunities for public-private partnerships to enhance funding streams
  • Exploring alternative financing models and sources of capital
  • Strategies for de-risking investments and attracting private financing to the housing sector


• Delivery models:
  • Examining different delivery models for private housing development
  • Assessing the scalability and sustainability of various delivery models
  • Best practices and lessons learned from successful delivery models


• Planning:
  • Addressing planning constraints and bottlenecks in private housing development
  • Strategies for optimising land use and maximising development potential
  • Collaborative approaches between developers, local authorities, and communities to enhance the planning process


• Levers for boosting SME housebuilding:
  • Analysis of the current landscape for SME housebuilders
  • Identifying barriers and challenges faced by SMEs in housing development
  • Exploring incentives and support mechanisms to empower SMEs and stimulate housebuilding

The shortage of affordable housing remains a critical challenge facing the UK, with a growing disparity between supply and demand. Addressing this issue requires collaborative efforts and innovative solutions from across the housing industry. From tackling the issues that hinder the delivery of new stock as well as overcoming the biggest issues facing the effective management and quality of housing stock there are a number of key barriers that need to be overcome.

• Policy and regulatory frameworks:
  • Evaluating existing housing policies and regulations impacting affordability
  • Proposing reforms to incentivise affordable housing development and reduce barriers to entry
  • Balancing regulatory requirements with the need for innovation and flexibility in housing delivery


• Funding and financing solutions:
  • Exploring innovative financing models and funding mechanisms for affordable housing supply
  • Leveraging public-private partnerships and investment incentives to attract capital
  • Addressing challenges related to land acquisition, construction costs, and financing affordability


• Quality, standards and maintenance:
  • Improving energy efficiency standards in new affordable housing
  • Long-term financing for repairs/renovations of aging affordable units
  • Maintaining quality standards and preventing overcrowding


• Ensuring long-term affordability
  • Affordable homeownership schemes: Supporting first-time buyers and low-income families
  • Engaging local communities in the development of affordable housing projects
  • Ensuring equitable access to housing assistance programmes

The urgency to combat climate change has put a spotlight on the built environment industries, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As we strive to achieve ambitious net zero targets, it's imperative to explore the needs, challenges, and opportunities for these industries to drive forward the net zero agenda. Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where thought leaders, policy makers, innovators, and stakeholders converge to chart a path towards a sustainable future.

• Policy and regulatory frameworks:
  • Evaluating the role of government policies and regulations in promoting sustainability
  • Identifying gaps and opportunities for policy reform to support the net zero agenda
  • Case studies highlighting successful implementation of sustainable policies in the built environment sector


• Innovation and technology:
  • Leveraging innovative technologies and solutions to reduce carbon footprint
  • Building partnerships to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies
  • Showcasing successful examples of collaborative initiatives driving the net zero agenda forward


• Collaboration and partnerships:
  • Importance of collaboration between industry, government, and communities
  • Building partnerships to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies
  • Collaborative approaches between developers, local authorities, and communities to enhance the planning process


• Skills and education:
  • Addressing the need for upskilling and reskilling the workforce for a sustainable future
  • Incorporating sustainability principles into built environment education and training programs
  • Strategies for promoting a culture of sustainability within the industry workforce

In the wake of building safety concerns and policy reform, there is no question that the impetus to enhance safety standards within the construction industry has never been greater. However, navigating the complexities of building safety regulations and compliance processes often presents significant challenges. In this session, our industry leaders and policy experts will come together to explore the essential requirements and strategies needed to simplify and accelerate the building safety agenda.

• Understanding the building safety landscape:
  • Analysis of current building safety regulations and standards
  • Identifying key challenges and bottlenecks in the compliance process


• Policy and regulatory reforms:
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and regulations in ensuring building safety
  • Proposing reforms to streamline regulatory frameworks and approval processes


• Industry and governmental collaboration and best practice:
  • Unpacking the importance of collaboration between industry stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers
  • Sharing best practices and lessons learned from successful building safety initiatives
  • Strategies for fostering a culture of safety within the construction industry


• Training and education:
  • Understanding and ensuring the application of building competency requirements
  • Addressing the need for enhanced training and education on building safety standards and practices
  • Exploring how best to embed building safety competency into traditional training

In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving societal needs, the built environment industries face the ongoing challenge of modernisation to meet current challenges and future demands. To do this, collaboration between industry and government is essential, if transformation is to be driven effectively. The panel discussion will ask industry leaders and policymakers to explore innovative strategies and collaborative approaches for ensuring built environment industries are fit-for-purpose moving into the future.

• Aligning vision and objectives:
  • Understanding the shared goals and priorities between industry and government
  • Identifying opportunities for collaboration in driving modernisation efforts
  • Ensuring alignment with broader economic, environmental, and social objectives


• Policy and regulatory frameworks:
  • Evaluating existing policies and regulations impacting the built environment industries
  • Proposing reforms to encourage innovation, sustainability, and resilience
  • Balancing regulatory oversight with a culture of innovation and growth


• Innovation and technology adoption:
  • Harnessing emerging technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in construction and infrastructure development
  • Supporting research and development initiatives to spur technological advancements in the built environment


• Workforce development and skills training:
  • Addressing skill gaps and training needs in the built environment industries
  • Collaborating on workforce development programs to equip workers with modern skills and competencies
  • Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce to foster innovation and creativity