Housebuilding insights on the future of the sector

What’s on offer?

This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the housebuilding industry! Join us at MediaCityUK for a day filled with expert speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Discover the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of the sector. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, this event has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals. Stay for the day or just pop in and join us for a session that piques your interest. See you there!

What’s it about?

Design

10:00-11:00

Do you have an interest in design, history, engineering or art?

Join our expert architects and designers for a talk on the history of housebuilding and the changing role of the architect with a demonstration of the latest in housing design technology

Build

11:00-12:00

Want to try out the latest technology in housing?

Attend our practical workshop and demonstration of the technologies used in housing design. Have the chance to visualise a housing site through virtual reality.

Manage

12:30-14:30

Do you have concerns or thoughts on what the latest in new housebuilding policy means to your or your business?

Hear from industry experts, researchers on the latest developments in housebuilding management and policy including:

Discussion from the HIVEE (Housebuilding Innovations in Volume, Environment and Efficiency) on the work in housebuilding at Salford, inc latest research, direction and launch of our new research cluster.

Hear from supply chain experts at Barratt Homes around the current approach to the sector and constraints / issues faced in the wake of new policy.

The chance for Q&A panel discussion with experts and policy makers.

Sustain

14:30-16:30

Do you have thoughts to retrofit your home?

Do you have concerns on the latest retrofit or environment policy and want to discuss what this means to you or your business: Hear from experts and UoS how this is possible and how we may be able to support you.

Do you have worries about how new housing technology is going to impact your day to day life: Hear about the latest in environmental and sustainability research being carrried out at Salford and how industry is working to support your concerns.

 

Who’s leading the event?

Aaron Robertson, Graeme Sheriff, Ian Owen

Open to

Suitable for all adults interested in houseing and house building

Of particular interest to

First time buyers interested in new build housing and anyone interested in the housebuilding industry

Event Booking details

You can also just come along on the day

Event booking deadline

24 hours before the event starts