After our highly successful initial workshop in July 2025, one thing was clear: innovators need practical guidance to navigate the regulatory landscape. This four-part webinar series brings together industry specialists, successful SMEs, and expert Q&A to demystify the process of testing, certification, and acceptance for novel, low environmental impact materials and products.
Whether you’re an innovative SME bringing a product to market, a supporter of emerging technologies, or part of the wider building and infrastructure supply chain, this series offers valuable insights into what can often feel like a complex system.
Webinar Series Schedule
Webinar 1: Overview of Testing, Certification & Acceptance for Innovative Construction Materials
24 September 2025 12:30pm – 1:30pm BST
Gain clarity on why testing and certification matter, the roles of NHBC and Building Control, differences between building and infrastructure certification, and what adopters expect from potential suppliers.
- Speakers include:
- Tom Bassett of Building Research Establishment (BRE)
- Joanna Dimitriadis of Skanska
- The NHBC
Webinar 2: Testing of Innovative Construction Materials
21st October 2025 12:30pm – 1:30pm BST
Understand the importance of appropriate testing, how to select the right test protocols, differences between component and system testing, and an introduction to fire testing.
- Speakers include:
- Christopher Smith-Wong of BSI
- Stuart MacLachlan of Lucideon
- Talal Fateh of Efectis
Webinar 3: Certification of Innovative Construction Materials
11th November 2025 12:30pm -1:45pm BST
Explore what certification really means, the pathways available, its market value, types of certification, and how to strategically plan for it.
- Speakers include:
- BBA, KIWA, Kenoteq, HSE
Webinar 4: Carbon Accounting
TBC December 2025
Learn the essentials of carbon accounting, including taxonomy, LCA requirements, data assessors need, and the steps to achieve a certified LCA and EPD.
Join us to gain the knowledge, insights, and connections you need to bring innovation to market with confidence.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.
If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.