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The event will also feature six spotlights , Digital Impact in partnership with Glider , Whole House Retrofit in partnership with the Retrofit Academy , Circular Materials in partnership with 540 World , District Energy in partnership with UKDEA , Future Installer in partnership with MCS and Intelligent Buildings in partnership with KNX . These spotlights will include a mixture of presentations , discussions and practical demonstrations that will cover the fundamental issues facing the built environment .
The Whole House Retrofit spotlight , for example , will showcase products and services that can underpin whole house retrofit at scale . The providers will offer suggestions about best practice during retrofitting , including alternative heat solutions , sustainable timber suggestions and rainwater harvesting . The Intelligent Building spotlight will inform the industry on the smart products and technologies that will make buildings more intelligent , help minimise environmental impact and reduce costs for the end user . Attendees will be able to learn about new smart products , such as innovative heat pump technology , lightweight windowsills and ventilation solutions .
" The first conference day will focus on the built environment ’ s actions beyond COP26 ."
FUTURE BUILD SHOW PREVIEW
Visitors can also attend Futurebuild ’ s renowned knowledge programme , which includes a conference programme sponsored by Construction Innovation Hub that will explore ambition towards net zero on a macro-level , as well as two keynote stages . Each keynote stage session will be delivered by industry-leading partners and associations such as the RIBA , Passivhaus Trust , MCS , BEIS , MPBA , ASBP , Good Homes Alliance , The Concrete Centre and many more .
The first conference day will focus on the built environment ’ s actions beyond COP26 . The current physical impacts of climate change highlight the need for developing long-term resilience at the same time as reducing emissions , restoring natural resources and biodiversity , ensuring a sustainable food supply and recognising the impacts of climate change on human health and wellbeing . The session will focus on the actions that the UK construction industry should take — starting now .
If you ’ re interested in visiting Futurebuild 2022 and exploring the most innovative products and solutions in the built environment , register for your place here .
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