Top insights and speakers to look forward to at BEYOND ’25 LIVE
February 2025
Featuring presentations and panel discussions on four stages, a Future Tech Zone and interactive Skills and Best Practice Hub, BEYOND ’25 LIVE is a home building show unlike any other.
And with a full construction exhibition, dedicated networking space and a chance to hear from some of the most respected voices of our industry, it truly is the must-attend event for everyone involved in the construction of new homes in 2025.
Voices of the industry
BEYOND ’25 LIVE will offer attendees fresh ideas and a host of new insights from some of the leading voices in house building. Speakers include:
The Rt Hon. the Lord Gavin Barwell
Former MP and Housing Minister, and Chairman of the NHBC Foundation and NHBC Foundation’s Expert Panel, Gavin will deliver the keynote address covering the topic of ‘The public policy and geo-political trends impacting UK house building’.
Ian Workman, Chief Customer Officer from Homes England
With over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry, including roles at Barclays, Recognise Bank and the Yorkshire Building Society, Ian will discuss Homes England’s role in delivering key initiatives that will drive innovation across the sector as part of his keynote address ‘Accelerating housing growth – building the future together’.
Nigel Cates, Chief Ombudsman at the New Homes Ombudsman
Nigel joins BEYOND ’25 LIVE to take an in-depth look at the Buildmark policy, breaking down its key stages and providing practical insights into how to navigate its requirements as part of his session ‘Understanding NHBC Buildmark warranty and insurance: obligations, dispute resolution, effective claims management’.
With more than four decades of experience in home building, remodelling and light commercial construction Carl will share key insights from the US market and internationally. He will also explore the impact of political, economic, and regulatory changes on home building, as well as highlighting the global challenges on the horizon that will impact the industry. And with a host of other expert speakers including Rhodri Williams, Technical and Sustainability Director from the Home Builders Federation, Richard Lankshear, Director of the Future Homes Hub and Nigel Banks, Technical Director at Octopus Energy, this event has topics to interest everyone.
Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director added “As an industry we are privileged to have a huge range of experts across a variety of subjects. We have been fortunate that so many of them are taking the time to share their knowledge and insight at BEYOND ’25 LIVE. I am immensely proud that we have been able to cover so many topics at this event and I am confident there will be a wealth of information, presentations and discussions relevant to everyone involved in the building of new homes.”
This new and exciting construction conference offers a day of information and insight for everyone involved in building new homes - designers, site staff, subcontractors, supply chain and customer care will all benefit from attending this event at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena on Thursday 20 March 2025.
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