Archetech Issue 33 2017 | Page 46

HOMES 2017 In partnership with the National Housing and National Leasehold Group, is the only housing event in the UK dedicated to residential development, strategic asset management and procurement solutions. Attended by over 3000 housing sector professionals from housing associations, local authorities and the commercial sector, HOMES is an opportunity to explores the latest thinking on housing supply, discover the latest housing innovations, speak to leading housing suppliers and be inspired by the experts minds in housing. IT’S ALL ABOUT LEARNING HOMES boasts the housing sectors largest free* learning programme offering of talks, seminars and panel debates. Five theatres will cover topics ranging from strategic asset management, residential development, efficiency, fire safety, home ownership, planning, regeneration, technology, people, finance and build-to-rent. Senior representatives from the government, local authorities, housing associations and the commercial sector ensure every base is covered in addressing the sectors key challenges at Homes. Key speakers include… Sir Edward Lister, Chairman, Homes and Communities Agency Jayne Dunn (labour), Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and community safety, Sheffield City Council Professor Paul Cheshire, department for geography and environment, London School of Economics Ann Santry CBE, chief executive, Soverign Claire Kober (labour), leader, Haingey Council Trudi Elliott CBE, Chief executive, Royal Town Planning Institute Build-to-rent Build-to-Rent is now seen as a realistic solution to the housing crisis. The increase in build to rent developments is a true sign of this, especially in the capital, where large scale sites are providing quality and affordable homes. Homes 2017 is please to present a stream which is dedicated to this tenure. Finance, efficiency & technology Since the 1% rent reduction there has been an increasing onus on the sector to provide value for money and to deliver cost savings. This stream of sessions will showcase how organisations are realising savings and efficiencies through innovative financial management which is underpinned by current and emerging technologies. Residential developement Residential Development of new homes, across all tenures, is at the forefront of the sector’s mind. Across the two we will be bringing you leading content which will help you get to grips with the latest innovations and thinking which can help you meet the housing supply challenge. HOMES 2017 takes place at Olympia, London 22-23 November 2017. Secure your free* ticket today at homesevent.co.uk/visit Your in depth look into… *Fee applies to commercial organisations Strategic asset management Our content sponsors Our strategic asset management stream of sessions will explore the latest thinking and best practice around repairs and maintenance, strategic asset management, partnership models and innovations in energy management. Set in an environment for informed debate and discussion attendees will leave attendees with a tool kit of take home solutions which can be implemented straight away.