3RD EDITION:UK Gov to publish ‘Connections Action Plan’ | Marshalls develops carbon reduction initiatives for concrete | FutureX Innovation highlights

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For the last 18 years, Futurebuild has stood by many values that we know will help play a part in creating a better built environment. Our 3 core values – facilitating collaboration, showcasing innovation and championing sustainability – underpin everything we stand for. In this week’s newsletter, we will focus on how we showcase innovation.

Our industry relies heavily on innovation, 75% of our visitors want to find innovative products, solutions and ideas and we know the manufacturers and suppliers within the industry are brimming with these ideas to help us create net zero buildings faster, more safely and more efficiently.

At Futurebuild 2023, innovation came to life in many ways including the brand new FutureX Innovation zone sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Big Innovation and Big Ideas Pitch. If you missed Futurebuild this year or would like to relive your visit, then read on for FutureX Innovation on-demand, interviews with DEZNZ speakers Nicola Lazenby and Alex Hobley, an interview with pitch champions tepeo and FirstPlanit and finally, catch up on tepeo’s interview with Oliver and I on our FutureX podcast - watch this space for more podcasts coming your way soon!

I’m also excited to give you a sneak peek on some of the innovations that will on display next year in our recently launched Futurebuild 2024 exhibitor list. The companies and innovations on this list will continue to grow over the coming months so do keep checking back and if you’re a manufacturer interested in joining then please get in touch with me today.

Electrification of heat: the next half-trillion-dollar market

Early this year, BloombergNEF announced that investment in the clean energy transition has exceeded $1 trillion in 2022, matching overall investment in fossil fuels for the first time. Just under 90% of the funds went to just two sectors: renewable energy and electric vehicles, each of which received nearly $500 billion.?Which clean energy sector will be the next to attract half a trillion dollars??Read the full article here.

From innovation to delivery - decarbonising the public sector

Direct emissions from public sector buildings have decreased by 10% and reduced energy use has resulted in the government spending ￡122m less in 2021 –2022 than in 2017 – 2018. Award-winning Modern Energy Partners (MEP) programme worked with 42 public sector sites for solutions to decarbonise these buildings. MEP's evaluation has led to the development of the new Public Sector Decarbonisation Guide.?Read the full article here.

Marshall reveals new carbon reduction initiatives

Marshall is in the process of producing two significant carbon reduction initiatives to clean up its concrete blocks. The first will inject carbon into concrete facing bricks removing it from the environment. Another project involves making concrete with zero cement content, to ensure there are no cement-reduction additives used at all. Read the full article here.

UK gov to publish a Connections Action plan in the summer

The government is taking the necessary steps to facilitate grid connections to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and battery storage projects, an action plan is soon to follow. This will play a critical role towards ensuring the UK's energy infrastructure can meet the UK's energy demands sustainably. Read the full article here.

Breaking boundaries: How Futurebuild pitch winners are changing the game

Futurebuild is one of the most exciting events in the construction industry calendar. It provides industry leaders with the chance to share expertise and knowledge and also helps start-ups and SMEs gain increased recognition for pioneering products and ingenious ideas. Two of the most anticipated events at Futurebuild are the Big Innovation Pitch and the Big Ideas Pitch, where a panel of judges made up of industry-leading experts vote on which businesses and products are driving real change in the built sector.?

tepeo’s ZEB (Zero Emission Boiler) wowed the judges of the Big Innovation Pitch this year, taking home the impressive accolade on day two. The ZEB is a low-carbon, plug-and-play alternative to a traditional fossil fuel boiler.

The winner of the Big Ideas Pitch was firstplanit, a cloud-based project management software that is designed to empower construction teams to plan, manage and deliver projects to the highest standard of health and eco-consciousness. Read the full opinion piece here.

All the sessions from the FutureX Innovation stage are available on-demand

This was an new exciting edition to Futurebuild 2023,?it was great to see the stage and pavilion filled with amazing start-ups and SME’s and their emerging ideas and technologies.?The FutureX Innovation Stage outlined the breadth of support offered through the Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP), be sure to catch up on sessions that focused on the Energy Entrepreneurs’ Fund and Flexibility Innovation Programme, two schemes that back the next generation of inventors and innovators.

The standout sessions also included the Build the Change by The Day & LEGO Group student competition, the Big Ideas Pitch and sessions delivered by Futurebuild’s Net Zero Pioneers and Innovation Partners.?Watch all the Futurebuild 2023 sessions?here.?

Don't just take our word for it, take a look at some of our interviews with our speakers from the FutureX Innovation stage...

FutureX Net Zero pioneer special: tepeo

Futurebuild 2023 showcased the industry's Net Zero pioneers - the most innovative companies that are leading the way at scale, to show the rest of the industry how they are progressing on the path to net zero and how their leadership can inspire and support other organisations in making their own, vital contributions to this global challenge.

tepeo have developed a technology with the power to change the way we heat buildings forever. In this episode, hear Oliver and I catch up with Johan du Plessis, CEO of tepeo and hear all about the ZEB - Zero Emission Boiler which is a low carbon alternative to a gas or oil boiler - it heats your home affordably while lowering your carbon footprint and supporting renewable generation.

tepeo’s innovative technology will enable the rapid decarbonisation of domestic heating while supporting the transition to a decentralised, decarbonised and democratised energy system.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE.

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New Deputy Chief Inspector of Buildings to Deliver Keynote Address at Built Environment England

It’s great to see the inaugural conference in the Built Environment Conference Series is taking place at the?University of Salford on 20 June 2023. CABE is pleased to announce that The Building Safety Regulator’s Deputy Chief Inspector of Buildings, Chris Griffin-McTiernan will be giving the keynote address at the event. Each session will see expert speakers come together and collaborate to share best practice, delve into the key aspects of new legislation, and explain what these changes mean for the construction sector. Book your place here.

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