Explore Offsite Housing will take place at QEII, London on 27 March 2019 - and will bring together offsite sector leaders, housing authorities and industry bodies to discuss the latest innovations in offsite technologies and the growing opportunities that the housing shortage presents.
The outstanding speak line-up will focus on a variety of approaches and initiatives together with in-depth analysis and discussions. The issues surrounding Brexit may have knocked the housing crisis off the top of the political and media agenda, but the problems are still there and far from being resolved. The shortfall in housing stock is an emotive subject which calls for a bold and radical approach to fundamentally change the way that projects are delivered. The recent 'Building for Change' report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee, acknowledges that offsite construction techniques are now recognised as some of the most important solutions to many of the problems facing the UK construction industry today - particularly across the housing sector.
The political landscape is shifting, and offsite industry pioneers have welcomed the Government's commitment to changing its procurement models so that the public sector can procure for whole-life value rather than upfront cost. This, along with the Government's 'presumption in favour of offsite' technologies across five departments, will provide an important signal to the construction sector that there will be a consistent pipeline of projects, allowing companies to invest in offsite manufacturing facilities with confidence.
To gain insight from those who are shaping the future of the offsite housing sector, the Explore Offsite Housing conference and exhibition will demonstrate how migrating construction from the building site to a quality-controlled factory environment will accelerate the building process, increase productivity and create a new generation of high-quality housing stock. The alignment of market need and political will is clear and compelling - signalling a real opportunity for a step-change in the adoption of offsite construction methods.
There is now a real impetus and need for change in the housebuilding industry. For those in the sector with fresh ideas and innovative technologies, the nationwide housing crisis has the potential to change the norm which governs the ways new homes are built. With the resurgence of offsite construction, the industry is moving towards factory-based manufacturing methods and the integration of digital technology to create a culture of continuous improvement and revolutionising the way that houses are being delivered.
Explore Offsite Housing brings together industry leaders and pioneers to discuss the latest innovations in offsite technologies and the growing opportunities that the housing shortage presents. Speakers include:
• Kit Malthouse, Housing Minister
• Simon Williams, Senior Development Manager - Home Group
• Peter Andrew, Deputy Chairman - HBF
• Jaimie Johnston, Director, Head of Global Systems - Bryden Wood
• Francesca Lewis, Housing Policy Manager - GLA
• Jeff Maxted, Director of Technical Consultancy - BLP Insurance
• Neil Jefferson, Chief Operating Officer - NHBC
• Alun Macey, Head of Construction - Pocket Living
• Richard Hyams, CEO -
• Phil Collings, Senior Land Manager - Homes England
Taking place at QEII, London on 27 March 2019 - the conference and exhibition will provide a fantastic opportunity for members of the construction industry, who want to tap into the huge opportunities on offer across the offsite construction sector. The event format provides a dynamic and interactive learning experience for all visitors through presentations and a wide array of exhibitors.
Tickets cost just £125+VAT, which includes entry into the conference and exhibition, free parking, lunch and refreshments. Explore Offsite is a series of conferences and exhibitions creating a platform for construction clients and their professional advisers to explore the latest offsite construction solutions. This event will consist of an exhibition of circa 25-30 companies from
This event is aimed at attracting construction clients; construction professionals: architects, architectural technologists, designers, surveyors, engineers; facilities managers; building product manufacturers and suppliers.
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Images: 01. Offsite construction is not as disruptive as traditional methods and is suited to constrained sites. Courtesy Osco Homes 02. Kit Malthouse MP 03. Modular construction is changing the housing construction delivery model. Courtesy Levitt Bernstein 04. Multi-storey residential options are growing the offsite market
