Show Preview: Futurebuild
4-6 March, ExCeL, London
Essential Insights for Social Housing
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s the built environment moves towards a more sustainable future, Futurebuild 2025, taking place from 4-6 March at ExCeL London, is embracing the theme of Impact, underscoring the event’s dedication
to innovation, collaboration and meaningful action. A hub for sustainability and cutting-edge solutions, the event is a crucial opportunity for professionals involved with social housing and student accommodation to explore the latest strategies, technologies, and frameworks to meet evolving demands in residential construction.
TARGETED LEARNING FOR SOCIAL HOUSING & STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Futurebuild’s knowledge programme spans across Te Futurebuild Arena, Te National Retrofit Conference & Expo, and five Impact Stages covering Buildings, Energy, Materials, Placemaking and FutureX Digital Disruptors, each curated to address core challenges and opportunities in the construction industry. • Buildings Impact Stage sponsored by HG Matthews: Visitors can delve into the Future Homes Standard, modular construction, and net-zero building strategies. Panels from partners such as Passivhaus Trust, BRE, and UKGBC, will highlight real-world applications of Passivhaus standards, safety in building design, and emerging trends in lighting and acoustics.
• Materials Impact Stage sponsored by Aggregate Industries: Learn from leaders at organisations such as Sustainable Supply Chain School and Built by Nature about materials passports, supply chain transparency, and how circular economy principles are reshaping social housing and student accommodation projects.
• Energy Impact Stage sponsored by Kensa: With decarbonisation a
priority, this stage focuses on renewable energy integration, energy-efficient heating solutions, and how to navigate upcoming regulations. Panels involving partners such as Energy Saving Trust, CIBSE, and the Sustainable Energy Solution will address the role of heat pumps, solar technologies, and thermal storage in creating low-energy residential buildings.
• Placemaking Impact Stage: Beyond homes, this stage tackles water management, biodiversity, and sustainable transport. Sessions from partners such as Urban Design Group, Landscape Institute and RSPB, will aim to equip housebuilders with tools to help build vibrant, connected communities that align with sustainability goals.
• FutureX Digital Disruptors Impact Stage sponsored by One Click LCA: Explore how construction technology can be used intentionally to benefit both society and the environment.
THE FUTUREBUILD ARENA Futurebuild is celebrating its 20th year making an impact on the built environment. Te Futurebuild Arena sessions will explore how housebuilders and others in the built and natural environments can make an impact and help achieve a transition in the industry. Te focus will be on creating a vibrant economy that works within planetary boundaries, promotes social justice, and ensures fair resource use. Te Arena’s programme will focus on three overarching themes: Putting
Circularity and Reuse at the Heart of Living and Working, Sustainability, Social Justice and Transition, and Making it Happen. Each session will examine where we need to be in 12 months, five years, and 10 years time, proving that now is the time for decisive action, with no more delays.
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