Click Here to view our upcoming events and conferences. All Events 1 Mar 2023 North East Development Conference Wednesday, 1st March 2023 0800hrs – 1600hrs Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PP Book online View Partnership Packages EventProgrammeSpeakersExhibitorsBecome a PartnerPre-event DinnerAttendees The North East is readying itself for an additional round of devolution which is estimated to unlock a further £3bn of regeneration to go with over £5bn of projected private sector built environment projects currently in the pipeline. While Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland continue talks which could them ultimately unify them under a new combined authority, the annual North East Development Conference brings together key developers, investors and occupiers with local authority leadership to showcase a range of new policy and projects across housing, industrial development, high streets, transport, infrastructure, education and healthcare. Topics include: £1.5bn future Newcastle City Council regen The latest phase of Muse’s £300m Northshore project 745 new homes annually for Sunderland Banks Group’s 1300+ new homes across the NE Riverside Sunderland 1k home, 1m sq ft masterplan North East’s £6.8bn 2035 Transport Plan North East Active Travel schemes Aviva Investor’s North East ambition £100m County Durham industrial project Evolution of North East Combined Authority Network Rail Property’s central Newcastle plans igloo’s £450m Stephenson Works scheme Update on £1bn A66 upgrade The £745m Washington Metro Loop Protium’s major hydrogen dev plans Lockheed Martin’s North East expansion 32 Hectare Riverside Sunderland regeneration Thirteen Group’s 5,600 new homes Speakers include: Robin Dobson,Group Property Director Sophie White,Regeneration Sector Investment Lead Jamie Driscoll,Mayor Michelle Percy,Director of Place Tobyn Hughes,Managing Director Lucy Winskell OBE,Chair Cllr Graeme Miller,Leader Julie Rankin-Perez,Project Development Lead James Pitt,Regional Managing Director, Yorkshire & North East Amy Harhoff,Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy & Growth Russ Hall,Managing Director – Banks Property and Banks Homes Claire McMullen,Interim Head of Housing Ben Shaw,Head of Operations and Capture Liz Bromley,Chief Executive Officer Neil Guthrie,Development Director (Residential) Rosslyn Colderley,Director, North of England Tim Gamon,Regional Delivery Director, North East & Yorkshire Joy Winnerah,Executive Director of Development Peter Connolly,Chief Executive Nicky Fairbairn,Partner Robert Thorburn,Partnership Director Steve Fernandez,Director Fahmida Nisa,Host & Event Manager Martin Revill,Regional Director, Integrated Transport Alex Wright,Partner 08:00-09:00 Breakfast & Networking 09:00-09:15 Conference Welcome & Keynote SpeakerJamie Driscoll, Mayor of the North of Tyne Combined Authority will highlight key themes for the conference ahead. North of Tyne Combined Authority; Jamie Driscoll, Mayor 09:15-10:15 Session One: Devolution in the North East – What's Working? What Isn't? And How Will the Built Environment be Impacted?; Sponsored by Ward HadawayNew details have emerged of the plans to reunite six of the region’s councils under a new elected mayor and take local control over major issues including transport and housing. This session analyses the potential impact of further devolution for the North East and how the built environment sector can capitalise. Chair: Ward Hadaway; Alex Wright, Partner Aviva; Sophie White, Regeneration Sector Investment Lead North of Tyne Combined Authority; Jamie Driscoll, Mayor NCG; Liz Bromley, Chief Executive Sunderland City Council; Cllr Graeme Miller, Leader North East LEP; Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair 10:15-11:00 Break & Networking 11:00-12:00 Session Two: Delivering Housing for Talent – Future North East Major Resi and BtR Projects; Sponsored by DAC Beachcroft It is estimated that the North East will need 500,000 new homes in the next 10 years in order to support growth ambitions. This session brings together the most influential investors, developers and stakeholders to highlight the projects they wish to realise in the coming years. Chair: DAC Beachcroft; Nicky Fairbairn, Partner Sunderland City Council; Neil Guthrie, Development Director (Residential) Thirteen Group; Joy Winnerah, Executive Director of Development igloo Regeneration; Peter Connolly, Chief Executive Newcastle City Council; Claire McMullen, Interim Head of Housing Banks Group; Russ Hall, Managing Director – Banks Property and Banks Homes 12:00-12:45 Lunch & Networking 12:45-13:45 Session Three: North East Transport and Infrastructure – Future Plans and Investment Priorities; Sponsored by Mott MacDonaldWith £900m expected to be released over the next five years for transport related projects and over £2.5bn being committed to green infrastructure projects, this session looks at a range of strategically important schemes that will be coming forward imminently. Chair: Mott MacDonald; Martin Revill, Regional Director, Integrated Transport Sustrans; Rosslyn Colderley, Director, North of England National Highways; Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East & Yorkshire Protium; Julie Rankin-Perez, Project Development Lead Transport North East; Tobyn Hughes, Managing Director 13:45-14:00 Session Four: Making Smart Cities Smarter in the North EastLockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest space companies have transformed cities in Colorado and Alabama using smart tech. With their new focus on North East England they are looking to bring this technology to cities such as Newcastle and this session will explore how space and technology will can play an increasing role of enabling the cities of the future in the North East and beyond. (Available to sponsor) Lockheed Martin; Benjamin Shaw, Head of Operations 14:00-14:30 Break & Networking 14:30-14:45 Best Practice Presentation: Why Retrofit Is So Important Today; Sponsored by ArupRetrofit of our existing buildings is essential if we are to effectively tackle climate change and meet the ambitious carbon targets. It is now becoming necessary to appraise retrofit options for every site, so we need to understand how we can add asset value to our existing buildings and identify and mitigate the comparative risks of building reuse. Arup: Steve Fernandez, Director 14:45-16:00 Session Five: Making the North a Place for Industry – Major Mixed Use, Commercial and Business Centric Development Plans; Sponsored by OpenreachWith a target to create 17,000 new jobs in the next decade, the North East needs a place to house industry and business. This session explores future major mixed use and industry focused projects and gives delegates a glimpse into how the built environment sector is supporting the region’s economy. Chair: Openreach; Robert Thorburn, Partnership Director Network Rail Property; Robin Dobson, Group Property Director Newcastle City Council; Michelle Percy, Director of Place Muse Places; James Pitt, Regional Managing Director, Yorkshire & North East Durham County Council; Amy Harhoff, Corporate Director Regeneration Economy and Growth 16:00 Conference Summary and Close This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration across the North East. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders. Exhibiting will allow you to: Meet 250+ delegates face to face Be part of the annual North East Development Conference Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the region Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, investors and more Confirmed Exhibitors: If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact: Email: opportunities@built-environment-networking.com Associate your brand with the North East Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth, development and regeneration within the region. Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT) Corporate Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £8,250 View Details Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session One Partner: Devolution in the North East – What's Working? What Isn't? And How Will the Built Environment be Impacted? Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Two Partner: Delivering Housing for Talent – Future North East Major Resi and BtR Projects Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Three Partner: North East Transport and Infrastructure – Future Plans and Investment Priorities Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Four Partner: Developing Healthier, Smarter Places for Longer More Prosperous Living Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session Five Partner: Making the North a Place for Industry – Major Mixed Use, Commercial and Business Centric Development Plans Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Best Practice Presentation Partner Yes Yes 7 Yes £3,250 View Details Pre Conference Dinner – – 2 Yes £2,750 View Details Meeting Space Partner – – 2 – £2,500 View Details Programme Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Breakfast Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Lunch Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 Sold Out Email Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Registration Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 Sold Out Exhibitor Packages Yes – 4 – £1,750 View Details We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the future vision for the North East and the whole built environment industry. Corporate Partner £8,250+VAT Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘North East Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include: Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefings Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding for the whole conference One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference Option to do a Keynote speech 3x1m² exhibition space Fifteen delegate passes for the conference One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Session Partner £5,500+VAT The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include: Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefings Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session 3x1m² exhibition space Ten delegate passes for the conference 50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Session One Partner: Devolution in the North East – What’s Working? What Isn’t? And How Will the Built Environment be Impacted? Become a partner > Session Two Partner: Delivering Housing for Talent – Future North East Major Resi and BtR Projects Become a partner > Session Three Partner: North East Transport and Infrastructure – Future Plans and Investment Priorities Become a partner > Session Five Partner: Making the North a Place for Industry – Major Mixed Use, Commercial and Business Centric Development Plans Become a partner > Best Practice Presentation Partner £3,250+VAT This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include: 15-minute timeslot before one of the main sessions to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding at the conference 3x1m² exhibition space Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session Seven delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Best Practice Presentation Partner Become a partner > Pre Conference Dinner £2,750+VAT The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner. Benefits include: Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner Prime branding at the conference dinner. Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables Two places at the conference dinner Two delegate passes for the conference Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page advert in the dinner menu The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become a partner > Meeting Space Partner £2,500+VAT This package gives you the ability to take advantage of pre-arranged, facilitated meetings supported by the Built Environment Networking team. With a dedicated area to hold your meetings throughout the day. • Meeting space in the meeting space area to conduct 1-1 meetings• Two delegate passes for the conference• Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website• Digital platform to pre-arrange meetings• Up to two pull-up banners at your meeting space• Early access to online delegate directory – to view and message delegates• Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc• The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners• Social media – pre, during & post conference activity• Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press• Access to photographs and video of the conference Become a partner > Programme Partner £2,250+VAT Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Breakfast Partner £2,250+VAT A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast with three pull-up stands Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Lunch Partner Become a partner > Email Partner £2,250+VAT Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Registration Partner Become a partner > Exhibitor Package £1,750+VAT If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include: 3x1m² exhibition space Four delegate passes for the event Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching online Become a partner > Exhibitor Partners Become a partner > Become a Partner If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on: 0113 390 4700 opportunities@built-environment-networking.com We’re set to have a plethora of expert names join us for the event… Network Rail Property – Robin Dobson, Group Property Director Network Rail Property have ambitions to deliver 20 projects on the scale of York Central across the UK and Newcastle is one of their priority regeneration locations. With land owned around the station and big ambitions to develop it, Robin joins the event to go into more detail. Aviva Capital Partners – Sophie White, Regeneration Sector Investment Lead More information to follow. North of Tyne Combined Authority – Jamie Driscoll, Mayor Jamie is the lead voice pushing for further devolution in the North East and is hoping proposals that he is supporting will unlock a further £3bn of growth and create 17,000 new jobs. In his four years in post, he has delivered tangible regeneration and investment for the region’s citizens. He joins us to dive into the detail of the new vision while also analysing key areas for attention going forward Newcastle City Council – Michelle Percy, Director of Place Growing Newcastle to be an inclusive, green and thriving city is at the heart of Michelle’s day-to-day work and the council have over £1.5bn of investment planned in the coming decade. With a host of key sites being brought forward for development, her team are actively working with investors and expert regenerators to bring to life run down or underused areas of the city centre. She will present an overview of each site and it’s potential while talking about other regeneration priorities as well. Transport North East – Tobyn Hughes, Managing Director Transport North East have published the business case for a ‘Washington Metro Loop’, to connect the town to the wider Metro system. Washington is the fourth largest UK town without a rail link and the £745 million project is projected to generate over £90m per year in economic benefits to the region, create nearly 8m additional passenger journeys a year and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 87,000 tonnes per year. The body’s wider North East Transport Plan sets out the region’s transport aspirations up to 2035 and includes a live programme of around 243 schemes which equal at least £6.8bn of transport investment – a figure which will grow over the lifespan of the Plan. and includes a live programme of around 243 schemes which equal at least £6.8bn of transport investment – a figure which will grow over the lifespan of the Plan. North East LEP – Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair Lucy Winskell OBE is His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Tyne and Wear. Her regional roles have included Board Member of the North East Regional Investment Fund and North East Access to Finance (both supporting SME growth); non-executive Director of Government Office North East; Chair of the North East Industrial Development Board; Board Member of ING; and Chair of Board, North East England Chamber of Commerce. She joins the event to discuss how business is going to capitalise on the new devolution deal. Sunderland City Council – Cllr Graeme Miller, Leader Sunderland City Council are enabling the Riverside Sunderland project, which will transform a 32 hectare site with 1,000 new energy efficient homes and 1 million square feet of office space as well as a new city library and a hub for creativity, making and learning – on a site in Keel Square. Graeme will reference this project and discuss the prospective £1.4bn devolution deal’s impact on regeneration and economic growth in the city. Protium – Julie Rankin-Perez, Project Development Lead With a target start date of 2025, Protium plans to deliver a game changing clean energy development at Wilton on Teesside which will include up to 40MW of electrolysis capability, developed in two phases, including hydrogen storage. The building of a hydrogen production facility will provide Protium with the infrastructure necessary to generate renewable green hydrogen energy, with plans to supply local manufacturers once built. The scheme will include the development of green hydrogen storage to support the largest PEM electrolyser in Teesside, thus enabling local manufacturing and logistics businesses to transition from natural gas and diesel energy sources. The project will be completed by 2026, subject to planning and engineering works – creating jobs during the construction and sustained employment during its operation. Julie joins us to provide updates on the project and to elaborate on upcoming opportunities. Muse Places – James Pitt, Regional Managing Director, Yorkshire & North East The nationwide placemaker, Muse, has almost 40 years of experience creating mixed-use communities across the UK. Our track record of leading complex, mixed-use regeneration gives us the experience to deliver successful places, with the emphasis on sustainability, community and quality. Durham County Council – Amy Harhoff, Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy & Growth Durham County Council are supporting the region’s continued economic growth and have entered a joint venture agreement with the Forrest family to bring forward a £100m logistics development at Newton Aycliffe. The scheme, being developed by Richardson Barberry will comprise of 8 warehouses, totalling 830,000 sq ft and there are plans to provide 1.8m sq ft of logistics space over the next 10 years. Banks Group – Russ Hall, Managing Director – Banks Property and Banks Homes Banks Group is a County Durham headquartered developer are known for ‘development with care’, which ensures their projects have a positive long term effect on the environment, the economy and local communities. They are bringing forward a number of large scale housing projects throughout the region including 600 homes to the north of Darlington, 500 homes in Durham and 190 homes near Ashington. Newcastle City Council – Claire McMullen, Interim Head of Housing Claire joins us to discuss Newcastle City Council’s housing plans and the work they are doing to enable house builders and developers to build much needed plans across the city. Lockheed Martin – Ben Shaw, Head of Operations and Capture Lockheed Martin are actively looking to grow into the North East and create a base for the development of new technology which will have a direct positive impact on built environment matters over the next 30 years. Ben joins the conference to outline their goals and discuss why the region should increasingly look to space to solve some of its most pressing issues. Newcastle College Group – Liz Bromley, Chief Executive Officer Newcastle College Group is one of the UK’s largest college and training groups, and the first FE institution to be awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers. With two campuses in the region they support 17,500 students in the North East and contribute to the region’s economy through the creation of jobs and skills. Liz will bring an education perspective to the conversation around potential devolution as well as discussing the contribution the sector can make to future inclusive growth and development. Sunderland City Council – Neil Guthrie, Development Director (Residential) Sunderland City Council are working with partners to deliver a minimum of 745 new homes per year before 2033. During 2020 the council built its first council homes for more than 40 years and are building on this, with over 200 planned across the city. Neil will discuss the council’s work to enable developers and other housebuilders to bring forward sites across the city, as well as its own housebuilding programme. Sustrans – Rosslyn Colderley, Director, North of England Sustrans are the charity that deliver projects to improve walking and cycling infrastructure working in partnership with local authorities, schools and communities across the UK. They have major ambitions to unlock £7 billion of economic benefit, by delivering 5000 more miles of traffic-free paths by 2040. Rosslyn heads up their North of England operation and will be on hand to discuss their growth unlocking plans for Greater Manchester over the coming years. National Highways – Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East & Yorkshire Tim leads on the major National Highways projects in Yorkshire and the North East of England. These projects include the landmark £1bn A66 upgrade which was recently included in the Government’s Growth Plan list of key infrastructure projects. Tim will give an update on the plan, as well as National Highways wider £135m improvement package. Thirteen Group – Joy Winnerah, Executive Director of Development Thirteen Group are one of the North East’s largest social landlords with 35,000 homes across the region. They have significant growth plans and aim to complete 5,600 new homes over the next six years. In addition to their heartland of Teesside and the North East they are developing schemes in West Yorkshire, Humberside and beyond. igloo Regeneration – Peter Connolly, Chief Executive Peter is leading over £1bn of sustainable urban development and investment across the UK and call the North East their home. Forthcoming projects include the £450m Stephenson Works scheme in Newcastle which includes 120 apartments, 200 sq ft of office space, 10,000 sq ft of shops and cafes and a major refurbishment of heritage buildings nearby. They are also delivering 1000 new homes, 1m sq feet of new offices and nature focused open spaces for citizens to enjoy at the heart of Sunderland city centre. DAC Beachcroft – Nicky Fairbairn, Partner Nicola acts for both private and public sector clients on a wide range of estates matters but with a particular emphasis on large scale development or investment transactions and the related project management. Prior to her promotion to Partner in 2020, Nicola had been recognised by Chambers & Partners as a “Star Associate” for three consecutive years. She is described as “really approachable” and praised for her ability to “translate legal jargon into a layman’s perspective.” Openreach – Robert Thorburn, Partnership Director Openreach Limited runs the UK’s digital network. We’re the people who connect homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, businesses – large and small, broadcasters and governments to the world. It’s our mission to build the best possible network with the highest quality of service, and make sure that everyone in the UK can be connected. Arup – Steve Fernandez, Director Arup in Newcastle has been at the forefront of the city’s renewal since 1967. Early projects such as the Gateshead Western Bypass have helped the office grow from a small team of structural engineers to over 280 multi-disciplined staff. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to strive for humanity and excellence in everything that we do, we collaborate with our clients and partners, using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world. Built Environment Networking – Fahmida Nisa, Host & Event Manager Nisa is a research, marketing and content specialist at Built Environment Networking. She will be hosting a number of the sessions throughout the day, running the day’s proceedings and managing the interaction between our virtual delegates and the speakers. Mott MacDonald – Martin Revill, Regional Director, Integrated Transport Martin Revill is Mott MacDonald’s regional transport planning director in the North East and Yorkshire. He is a Chartered Transport Planning Professional with nearly 35 years’ experience working within local and sub-national government, and in consultancy roles with public sector clients. He leads our growing transport planning teams in Newcastle, Leeds, and Sheffield. He lives in Teesside, and has a long history supporting the North East in identifying transport investments that support the region’s economic, social, and environmental goals. He led the prioritisation of the region’s proposals for inclusion in the Regional Funding Allocations of the mid-noughties, led the technical assessment of investment in a regional transport review in 2008, and later led technical advice on Devolving Local Major Transport Schemes (2012-13), and provided independent audit advice of business cases for NECA (2015-18). Ward Hadaway – Alex Wright, Partner In the private sector, Alex regularly acts for both landlords and tenants in their negotiation of commercial property leases, together with all associated leasehold documentation. In addition to landlord and tenant work, Alex has successfully advised clients on commercial property sales and acquisitions of industrial, retail, office and development property as well as in relation to investment portfolios. Alex is also familiar with all leasehold management documentation including licences for alteration, deeds of variation of leases, licences to underlet and assign and rent deposit deeds. Alex works closely with the insolvency team on the property aspects of insolvency deals and has acted for administrators and liquidators in the transfer of freehold and leasehold properties as well as advising buyers in the acquisition of property in insolvency matters. Taking place the night before the North East Development Conference, we will be hosting an experience like no other, bringing together the event speakers, selected guests and the exclusive dinner sponsor. The dinner will take place in a private dining setting at 21 Newcastle, Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HH between 18:00-21:00 the night before the event (Tuesday 28th February). The evening includes a three-course meal and drinks with an inclusive menu to suit all, in addition to hours of excellent networking opportunities alongside key influencers and leaders in the sector. Benefits of attending the dinner in addition to the conference include: Targeted networking – the attendees will primarily be our event speakers, ensuring quality networking with the key decision makers Quality networking – ensure you’re not rushed when speaking to potential clients, this event gives you hours of time in a relaxed environment where a true relationship can be built Be ahead of your competitors – they will be at the conference the next day, so guarantee you’re ahead of the competition by forming relationships with key clients the night before the event, you’ll be on first name terms the following day Share knowledge and thought leadership – stand out from the crowd by adding your voice to the table discussion as we ask several key questions on how the sector can overcome challenges and grasp opportunities Those attending the dinner must also be attending the conference the following day – you can register below or contact opportunities@built-environment-networking.com for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available on the ‘Become a Partner’ tab above. We’ve got a number of excellent attendees joining us in person at the event – here are some of the companies you’ll be able to network with: Active Profile Addleshaw Goddard Ad Hoc Property Management A Proctor Group ARUP ATKINS Avison Young Aviva BAM Construct BAM Nuttall Bernicia Group Bloom Procurement Bouygues Britishvolt Buxton Residential Capita Carney CDM Clementine Services Connected Kerb Cool Blue Brand Communications Corstorphine + Wright Corstorphine and Wright Cosentino Costain Creed North Cundall DAC Beachcroft Dere Street Homes Desco DTW Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental Durham County Council Ely Architects Englobe Equans FAAC Entrance Solutions Faithful+Gould FW Capital Gardiner Richardson Gateshead Council GB Bank Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Geo2 George F White Gleeds GMI Construction Hanro Hatton Traffic Management Helm HMH Civils HM Land Registry Homes England Housing 21 Howarth Litchfield Partnership Igloo Invest Newcastle Invest North East JLL Kajima Karbon Homes Kier Kier Construction Lichfields Lloyds Banking Group Lockheed Martin UK Space Loop Lynas Engineers Marshalls Meldrum Construction Services Merit Mott MacDonald Muse Developments National Highways National Innovation Centre for Age Network Rail Newcastle City Council Newcastle College Group NewcastleGateshead Initiative Newforma North East LEP North of Tyne Combined Authority Northumbria University Northwood Investors Oakes Energy OOBE Openreach Orsis Pagabo PD Ports PHS Home Solutions PlaceChangers Placefirst Planning Potential Procurement Hub Protium Qrious Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical Richmondshire District Council Rider Levett Bucknall Ryder Architecture SAJ Transport Consultants Schneider Electric Sintons Sir Robert McAlpine SLR Consulting Square One Law Steer Summers Inman Sunderland City Council Surgo Construction Sustrans Sypro TATA Steel Tesside International Airport The Banks Group The Coal Authority Thirteen Group Thompsons of Prudhoe Thomson Gray Transport North East Vectos Virgin Media VU.CITY Wardell Armstrong Ward Hadaway Waterman Aspen Waterstons WSP Zest Tickets Tickets are not currently available for this event. Details Date:Wednesday, 1st March 2023Time:0800hrs – 1600hrs Venue Newcastle Civic CentreNewcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PP, UK+ Google Maphttps://www.newcastle.gov.uk/weddings/civic-centre View our ticket T&Cs. CLICK TO BOOK NOW Sponsors Registration Partner Session Partner Session Partner Session Partner Best Practice Presentation Partner Lunch Partner Exhibitor Partner Exhibitor Partner Exhibitor Partner Exhibitor Partner Exhibitor Partner Exhibitor Partner National Partner National Framework Partner National Badge Partner Core Partner Core Partner Diversity Partner Core Partner Core Partner Speakers Exhibitors
