NHBC reveals Building for tomorrow format

NHBC has revealed the line-up for its Building for tomorrow (Bft) event, which celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2021.

Bft, taking place in March, will have a new format this year comprising a three-day virtual event where attendees can pick and choose from more than 30 sessions.

By registering to attend, participants will also be granted access to this exclusive content for the entire year and the opportunity to be able to earn up to 19 hours of CPD learning credits.

BfT will focus on five key strands: new homes quality, safety and change; climate change; MMC; the future housing market and beyond; and high rise. There will be more than 20 hours of content with 30 plus speakers.

Alongside NHBC experts, confirmed speakers include representatives from Zoopla, Lloyd’s Banking Group, the Home Builders Federation and the new Building Safety Regulator at the HSE.

Tara Deshpande of the Clean Heat Directorate will be tackling the climate change issue and Jenny Herdman, director of the Home Building Skills Partnership, will also feature.

Speaking about the 2021 Bft agenda, NHBC regional director Nick Cunningham, said: “We are very pleased to be able to announce the new look event as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic …