Seminar In Person

Brabazon CPD & Site Visit

by CIOB Bristol

Event details

  • Brabazon Road, Bristol
  • 08 October 2026
  • 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Event fees

CIOB Member

£5.00

Non Member

£25.00

RICS Member

£5.00

CIOB Assist Optional Donation

£5.00

Summary

Brabazon is one of the largest mixed use regeneration projects in the UK.

The new town and city district will bring together prime office and residential accommodation, a diverse mix of doorstep retail and amenities, unrivalled transport connections and access to world class facilities that attract and retain top talent, including the 20,000 capacity Aviva Arena.

The 450-acre site is a flagship regeneration project being delivered through the combined capabilities of YTL Developments and YTL Construction, with YTL Developments leading the vision, master planning, and commercial delivery and YTL Construction providing in-house construction capability, delivering key infrastructure and buildings across the scheme.

Speakers:

  • Seb Loyn – YTL Developments Planning & Development Director
  • Ben Yates – YTL Construction Divisional Director

Registration, Pastries and Refreshments from 8.30am


Please note this event is for over 18 only.

This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly. The theme of this event aligns to the CIOB Core theme of Sustainability and also Quality.

Natalie Avent

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol Hub

+44 (0) 1344 630834

[email protected]

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our attendees. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

Agenda

  • Agenda
    09:00
    Arrival Registration Networking and Refreshments
    09:30
    Master of Ceremonies - Opening
    • Phil Stott - YKTO
      Phil Stott - YKTO
    • James Lund-Lack - CIOB
      James Lund-Lack - CIOB
    Welcome and Opening from YKTO, CIOB & RICS
    09:35
    Keynote Speaker
    • Paul Nash FCIOB - Past CIOB President
      Paul Nash FCIOB - Past CIOB President
    Update on BSA quality and policy
    09:55
    Offsite Construction
    • Jez Sweetland - Housing Festival
      Jez Sweetland - Housing Festival
    update on local West of England housing schemes and using MMC processes to unlock affordable housing values
    10:15
    Overview of AWAABS LAW
    • Rosie Wills MCIOB/AssocRICS
      Rosie Wills MCIOB/AssocRICS
    Impact of AWAABS Law on housing associations, repairs, maintenance and landlords.
    10:30
    Update on the impact of Retrofit West
    • Simon Andrews
      Simon Andrews
    How insulation can lead to mould, damp and thermal bridges
    10:50
    CIOB Head of Sustainability
    • Amanda Williams BSc (Hons) FIEMA CEnv.
      Amanda Williams BSc (Hons) FIEMA CEnv.
    11:00
    Refreshments and Networking
    11:30
    Structured Table Talks
    Breakout session 15 minutes per session - topics include *MMC & Offsite Construction * Health & Safety Discussion *Retrofit *Repairs Maintenance in social housing.
    12:30
    Close