Seminar In Person

Building for the Future

by CIOB Bristol

    Event details

    • Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
    • 16 June 2026
    • 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST

    Event fees

    CIOB Member

    £10.00

    Non Member

    £25.00

    RICS Member

    £10.00

    CIOB Assist Optional Donation

    £5.00

    Summary

    This event brings together experts on policy & legal changes which will impact the construction sector & wider built environment in 2026.

    This joint event between YTKO, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and supported by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will bring together experts on policy and legal changes which will impact the construction sector and wider built environment in 2026.

    Attendees will also have the opportunity to find out about funding, supply chain and training support across the West of England.

    In particular, this event will include details on low carbon construction and will promote the Retrofit West initiative, a funded scheme (backed by the West of England Combined Authority) to help homeowners reduce their energy costs and build the supply chain for environmental technology installations.

    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 and Breakfast
      Arrival Breakfast Rolls, Pastries , Fruit 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
      10:15
      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
      10:35
      Q & A - Paul Nash & Jeremy Sweetland
      10:55
      Refreshments and Networking
      Tea Coffee and Biscuits
      11:25
      Overview of AWAABS LAW
      • Rosie Wills MCIOB/AssocRICS
        Rosie Wills MCIOB/AssocRICS
      Impact of AWAABS Law on housing associations, repairs, maintenance and landlords.
      11:40
      Update on the impact of Retrofit West
      • Simon Andrews
        Simon Andrews
      How insulation can lead to mould, damp and thermal bridges
      12:00
      CIOB Head of Sustainability
      • Amanda Williams BSc (Hons) FIEMA CEnv.
        Amanda Williams BSc (Hons) FIEMA CEnv.
      12:10
      Q&A Panel - Rosie Wills, Retrofit West, Amanda Williams
      12:30
      Close