Construction industry events
[edit] 2020
June
23: Deep Dive in Blockchain & Real Estate
The Bartlett Real Estate Institute, London
25: Soft Landings Conference 2020: Culture Change to combat Climate Change
London South Bank University, London
25-26: UK Women's Leadership Symposium
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
July
6-7: Facilities Management Forum
Hilton Manchester Deansgate, Manchester
16: Building4Wellbeing Network
Elliot House, Manchester
September
4-5: Civic Voice - Annual Conference
The Winter Gardens, Blackpool
8-10: FIREX International and IFSEC International 2020
ExCeL, London
12-20: London Design Festival
London Design Districts
15: Tall Buildings Conference
City Road, London
15-17: Solar & Storage Live
The NEC, Birmingham
22-23: Offsite Expo
Ricoh Arena, Coventry
22-23: The Facilities Event
The NEC, Birmingham
23-24: Britain Connected
Business Design Centre, London
30: Decarbonising Construction
The Crystal, London
October
7-8: EV Infrastructure Summit
Atlantic House, London
9-10: Smart Buildings Show
Olympia, London
November
18-19: London Build 2020
Olympia, London
Featured articles and news
RTPI leader to become new CIOB Chief Executive Officer
Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI, FICE to take over after Caroline Gumble’s departure.
Social and affordable housing, a long term plan for delivery
The “Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing” strategy sets out future path.
A change to adoptive architecture
Effects of global weather warming on architectural detailing, material choice and human interaction.
The proposed publicly owned and backed subsidiary of Homes England, to facilitate new homes.
How big is the problem and what can we do to mitigate the effects?
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
A number of cool guides to help with the heat.
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).