The future of construction, Built Environment Matters podcast | Professor Jacqui Glass, The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment.

I see more and more women participating, especially coming from academia and those joining the industry too..

This creates an environment where learning is a communal effort, aimed at transforming the industry at the same time.. 4.Networking and after-show activities.

Beyond the insightful panels and discussions, Advancing Prefab is also renowned for its vibrant social calendar.Every night, attendees are invited to a plethora of after-show gatherings, from official parties to impromptu meet-ups.This emphasis on the social aspect ensures attendees not only gain knowledge but also foster meaningful connections within the industry.. 5.

2023's unique feature: Live research session.In a move to make the event even more interactive, this year introduces a one-hour live research session.

Here, attendees will explore various contemporary topics like embodied carbon solutions or integrated factory modelling.

But it's not just about passive learning; participants will actively engage in live research, directly inputting their thoughts and opinions via their phones..One of the key challenges we need to address in our quest for a sustainable future, is to align the various forms of guidance and advice coming into the industry from different sources.

There are currently a number of different institutions involved, all representing different parties within the built environment.While it’s positive they all have the same net zero goal, they offer different guidance.

RIBA represents architecture and CIBSE represents engineers.Then there’s the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) and networks like Architects Declare and Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN).