ESBEM Seminar: Accelerating adoption of UK low environmental impact construction materials

Join us in Birmingham to explore innovative sustainable materials and circular economy strategies shaping the future of the built environment.
When

22/01/2026 09.30 - 16.30
Location

Birmingham
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The ESBEM Network is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of UK-produced, low-environmental-impact construction materials, including: bio-based products, valorised waste materials, and reused or repurposed resources.

Building on the insights gained through our Autumn webinar series on testing, certification and market acceptance, as well as our discussions with innovators, adopters and support organisations, we are pleased to host this networking event.

Alongside the learnings outlined below, this event is designed to bring together all parts of the supply chain, from innovators and material owners to specifiers, contractors, users and researchers, to help foster meaningful conversations and create valuable new business connections.

Who should attend

Innovators, researchers, specifiers and users of UK produced low environmental impact construction products and materials

Why attend

  • To improve knowledge of changing sector needs driven by the Net Zero building Code and emerging circular economy strategies.
  • Understand what drives major clients and what they need for successful adoption
  • How to optimise the testing and certification process for novel materials
  • Support available to innovators
  • Wide opportunities to network across the supply chain and learn about new sustainable materials first hand

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.

Programme

This Event is part of Emergent Sustainable Built Environment Materials Innovation Network.

Driving rapid adoption of UK sustainable construction materials to reduce environmental impact.

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