
Social Housing Retrofit Programmes – SHDF Case Studies
The government launched the £3.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) in 2020, and since then, many successful projects have seen the light of day. The

The government launched the £3.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) in 2020, and since then, many successful projects have seen the light of day. The

Our current infrastructure networks were not designed with climate change in mind. CReDo, the Climate Resilience Demonstrator project, is a climate change adaptation digital twin

Despite the financial, sustainability and personal costs to keep moving homes, it is often necessary when the needs of the occupants change, due to age,

This session will focus on how a race to Net Zero will require a wider and deeper understanding about what role nature-based solutions can play

Join our panel of experts in this myth busting session which will explore common ground source heat pump misconceptions. An opportunity to ask our panel

Mass timber construction can provide an opportune route to decarbonisation in our built environment, however extensive research has identified difficulties in regards to insurance. A

Should the Local Authorities and Social Housing Organisations employ their own Retrofit Coordinators, or is it better for them to contract these professionals on a

Hosted by Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), this session will feature high-profile speakers discussing the significant role that light steel frame plays in the UK’s

This is not a new discussion – we have had at least 15 sessions at Futurebuild (ecobuild) on the topic over the last 15 years.

This session will see product and innovation presentations from Innovation Partners, who you can also visit on the Innovation Trail. 14.45-15.00 Innovative windpost helps meet

What does the circular economy mean for the infrastructure sector and engineers? What does good practice look like on projects and how is it being

Randselva Bridge, located in Norway with its 634 metres, is the world’s longest bridge that has been designed and constructed using a drawing-free, model-based process.

Resident engagement is an important part of retrofitting a property, after all, we are retrofitting a person’s home. These panellists will talk about engagement strategies

There is a growing recognition of the importance of improving indoor air quality. Air purifiers and ventilation systems are seen as the answer, but these

The majority of new housing in the UK is constructed using brick and block. Detailed design and specification continues to evolve to meet building regulations

In 2019 the built environment accounted for 23% of emissions, by 2050 it will account for zero carbon emission. The journey ahead will be of

By the middle of this century the world has to reduce emissions to as close to zero as possible. This pursuit to Net Zero requires

It is generally agreed that electoral cycles with regular changes of policy and direction are not an intelligent approach to dealing with the polycrises with

This session will see product and innovation presentations from Innovation Partners, who you can also visit on the Innovation Trail. 15.45-16.00 Designing low carbon buildings

The scale of the retrofit challenge is vast, so instead of competing, members of RA-H IP (Retrofit Accelerator for Homes Innovation Partnership) collaboration hub set

The link between nature and human wellbeing is becoming increasingly more tangible. Now the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming increasingly important on new

Improvements in the way we capture and manage our data can open up new opportunities for energy use. Net zero targets for construction are growing

Steel is the backbone of modern economies and underpins many industrial sectors, including construction which accounts for more than half of all steel use globally.

An insightful conversation on the potential of the future homes standard to drive new build deployment in the UK. The panel will discuss the opportunities

Many of the well-known barriers in delivering retrofit get plenty of airtime, such the technical aspects, or the retrofit skills gap. But as social housing

In this session we will be doing a deep dive on a real life example that showcases the techniques discussed on the session “Lighting the

This session will see six shortlisted innovators battle it out in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch, to become winner of the Big Innovation Pitch 2023.

On average, a female-founded business receives £644,000 in total funding, compared to a staggering £4.34 million for a solely male-owned organisation. There are plenty of

This session will look at the importance of data, how it is collated across the supply chain and what this means when you need to make

“We can no longer let the people in power decide what hope is. Hope is not passive. Hope is not blah blah blah. Hope is

Did you know there was a sand crisis? A fundamental building block of glass and concrete is running out, and what is left is being

Ministerial Keynote Trudy Harrison, Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary. Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

In the post-COVID era there has been a significant increase in people’s awareness about indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation. People want to be assured

The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, and 21% of homes are over 100 years old and are characterised by

The UKDEA is pleased to invite you to a unique session where our Members will be presenting the very latest innovations in technologies and systems

Making sure UK school buildings are fit for the future and energy efficient is a no-brainer! It ensures a safe climate future for our children,

Futurebuild is an event which bri Futurebuild is an event which brings together the greatest innovators and innovations. This session will focus on the innovation

Despite all the talk about encouraging sustainable development, the average walking time from major new housing development to the mix of amenities necessary for normal

Nature can survive very well without us and would embark on a ‘restoration programme’ with surprising speed and ease. Unfortunately, we cannot survive without nature.

“La Ville du quart d’Heure”, a phase formally associated with master planning in 2016 by French-Colombian scientist, and Sorbonne professor, Carlos Moreno to describe a

Building materials that are flammable, that encourage black mould growth, that give off carcinogenic particles are killing us. The construction industry has chosen profit and

The urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, rapid urbanisation, social inequities, health risks and economic disparities demand having the right knowledge and skills (i.e.

Approximately 70% of the UK’s non-residential buildings were constructed before the year 2000, meaning that if we are to achieve the UK’s net zero targets

‘Trees’ seem to be the solution to many of the physical placemaking and health challenges in our urban environments. The NPPF calls for all new

The first phase of introduction of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) into the building regulations in England has been mandatory since June 2022 and represents

ESG continues to drive mainstream focus for regulators, investors, consumers, employees and other key stakeholders, and we are seeing organizations incorporate strategies such as the

Our panel of digital construction specialists will discuss what taking a more data-centric approach to managing construction projects really involves by way of improved collaboration,

Retrofitting solid walled homes; what research tells us about the importance of a whole house approach, and how real performance compares to EPCs Chair: Roger

This year’s Futurebuild conference has been looking forwards to ensure lessons are learned, so that changing and taking action become second nature. We are ready

Say no to endless, directionless growth! Say no to consumerism! These are the systems on which our world spins. We will explore how, as a