{"id":156139,"date":"2025-10-16T15:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=156139"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:27:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:27:17","slug":"nhbc-unveils-speakers-for-beyond-26-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/nhbc-unveils-speakers-for-beyond-26-live\/156139\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry leaders say next few years will be \u2018transformational\u2019 for UK house building as NHBC unveils speakers for BEYOND \u201926 LIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next few years are set to reshape UK house building, as leading figures from across the industry prepare to debate how the sector can meet ambitious housing targets, embrace innovation, ensure quality and deliver more sustainable homes<\/h2>\n

Hosted by Louise Minchin, former BBC Broadcaster, BEYOND \u201926 LIVE<\/a>, held by the National House Building Council (NHBC)<\/a>, will take place on 25 February 2026 at the CBS Arena, Coventry.<\/p>\n

The national event will bring together more than 1,200 professionals and over 40 expert speakers to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. From housing market growth and the skills shortage to innovation, sustainability, construction quality and regulatory change.<\/p>\n

A defining period for the housing sector<\/h3>\n

With the government\u2019s ambition to deliver 1.5m new homes<\/a> by the end of this Parliament, the industry faces a pivotal moment as it balances growth with quality, safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Cassandra Codling, senior regional director at NHBC<\/strong>, said: \u201cThe challenges facing the house-building industry are significant, but they also present a tremendous opportunity to innovate, lead and deliver lasting change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe next few years will be transformational for UK house building. Meeting the government\u2019s ambitious housing targets is vital if we are to tackle the national shortage of homes, but doing so in a market shaped by skills shortages, planning delays, rising costs and fragile consumer confidence will require collaboration and resilience.<\/p>\n

\u201cBEYOND \u201926 LIVE isn\u2019t just another conference. It is a huge opportunity and will offer a real conversation about the future of UK housing. It\u2019s the chance to listen and talk to the people who are driving real change and equip everyone involved in home building with the insight, tools and connections they need to deliver. The quality of homes we build today will shape how our communities will live for decades to come. It\u2019s all of our responsibility to get it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Future of the new homes market<\/h3>\n

A headline session at BEYOND \u201926 LIVE, The Future of the New Homes Market: Perspectives on Delivering Growth<\/em>, will feature Jennie Daly<\/strong>, chief executive officer<\/strong> at Taylor Wimpey<\/strong>, Mark Farmer<\/strong>, founder and Board executive of<\/strong> Cast Consultancy<\/strong> and Ian Workman<\/strong>, chief customer officer at<\/strong> Homes England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The panel will explore how the industry can deliver the homes needed while responding to changing regulation, market uncertainty and the growing need for sustainability.<\/p>\n

Ian Workman, chief customer officer at Homes England, said:<\/strong> The need for new homes has never been greater, but the pathway to delivery is increasingly complex. To meet national targets, we must unlock barriers in land supply, planning and skills, while embracing new approaches to design and sustainability. Collaboration across the industry will be crucial if we are to deliver the quality and quantity of homes the country needs. At Homes England, we\u2019re focused on ensuring we have the right partnerships and investment frameworks in place to deliver homes that are affordable, well-designed and future-ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark Farmer, founder and Board executive at Cast Consultancy added: <\/strong>\u201cIf we\u2019re serious about building more homes, we must also build better. The next phase of housing growth must be underpinned by improved productivity, innovation and skills reform. Smarter delivery models, digital adoption and investment in modern construction techniques will be essential to creating a more resilient and efficient industry. BEYOND LIVE \u201926 provides a vital platform for honest dialogue about what\u2019s working, what isn\u2019t and where we must focus next if the UK is to make real progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

A united industry, ready to build the UK\u2019s future<\/h3>\n

With more than 250,000 extra construction workers needed by 2028 just to meet the current housing demand, Andy George, director of Industry Attraction and Skills at the Home Builders Federation (HBF)<\/strong>, will lead a key session on The Home Building Sector Skills Plan: addressing workforce challenges and building capacity.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe home building industry is already stepping up to lead on the skills agenda with many interventions showing results. The updated Home Building Sector Skills Plan is a blueprint for the future, providing a long-term approach for attraction, developing and retaining the workforce that we will need to deliver home building targets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith our members actively delivering training, reshaping talent pipelines, partnering with colleges and creating new routes into the sector, we have the key foundations in place to support efforts to increase the pipeline,\u201d said Andy George.<\/p>\n

Key themes: innovation, skills and building quality homes across the UK<\/h3>\n

The BEYOND \u201826 LIVE conference programme will tackle the biggest questions facing UK house building today, including:<\/p>\n