The Ripple Effect: Small Actions, Big Impact in Construction

How do you create trust, consistency, and a common language across MMC? This roundtable unpacks PAS 8700, the first sector-wide standard for assuring capability and compliance in offsite construction. From fire safety and design for manufacture to procurement and adoption, the panel explores why the PAS matters, how it was built, and what comes next for making it stick in practice. Speakers: Gayno...

What does “sector readiness” really mean when it comes to MMC? This roundtable brings together experts from across design, manufacturing, marketing, and technical standards to explore whether the industry is prepared for growth. From language and taxonomy to procurement, profit margins, approvals, and the looming impact of Gateway 2, the panel unpacks the barriers—and the opportunities—for scaling...

What does it really take to build competence and capability in construction? In this roundtable, leaders from across training, recruitment, design, manufacturing, and industry bodies share frank views on skills, language, culture, and technology. From AI in training to the need for a “Clarkson’s Farm moment” to make construction relatable, the panel explores how to move from endless reports to act...

In construction, collaboration is no longer optional , it’s survival. In this roundtable, industry leaders cut through the buzzwords and talk honestly about what it takes to work together in a sector still driven by fragmented contracts and competing interests. From trust and risk-sharing to the role of integrators, procurement, and culture, this session gets to the heart of why partnership is the...

Housing is the biggest challenge of our time and the £39 billion Affordable Homes Programme is the largest investment in a generation. Funding alone won’t fix a system held back by procurement barriers, lowest-cost bidding, and a lack of trust. In this roundtable, leaders from across housing, architecture, and MMC share candid perspectives on what really matters: certainty, long-term partnerships,...