RICS Building Surveying Conference 2025

Tue 13 May 2025 09:30 - 17:00 BST 5.5 Hours Formal CPD

The Mermaid, 2 Puddle Dock, City of London, London EC4V 3DB

In-Person

From £251.38 + VAT

Early Bird discount available until 15th March 2025

Overview

The RICS Building Surveying Conference is the UK's premier event for building surveyors, offering an unrivalled platform to address the sector’s most critical challenges and opportunities, bringing together experts, decision- makers, and innovators to address the industry’s latest developments. This year, the conference tackles pivotal topics such as fire safety compliance, regulatory compliance, climate resilience, sustainable building practices, and the transformative impact of emerging technologies.

Featuring tailored breakout sessions, engaging discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities, the conference covers fire safety, defect management, and adaptive reuse, technical due diligence, dilapidations, neighbourly matters, and social equity in buildings, participants will gain actionable insights from industry leaders and thought-provoking case studies.

As the profession stands at a pivotal moment to influence public safety and community resilience, this face-to-face   conference empowers attendees to stay ahead of developments, drive excellence, and shape the future of building surveying. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and lead.

Key topics

  • Exploring the latest market trends and economic outlook
  • Latest on the Grenfell Report and remaining compliant in fire safety
  • Navigating the latest defects
  • Tackling climate resilience
  • Addressing the changing demands of TDD
  • The latest on neighbourly matters
  • Futureproofing buildings: Retrofit, BREEAM Refurbishment, and adaptive reuse for sustainable success
  • Dilapidations: Examining the classification of items and why it is important
  • A detailed overview of current building regulations
  • Exploring building conservation case studies
  • Contract administration – How to avoid disputes
  • How can building surveyors support social equity in buildings
  • The future of surveying – exploring technology, AI and the evolving role of the surveyor

Key speakers

  • Helen McKeown MRICS, Technical Director, AECOM
  • Jennet Siebrits, Head of Research, CBRE
  • David McCullogh FRICS, Chair of RICS Fire Safety Working Group, Building Safety Team, Balfour Beatty, UK Construction Services
  • Michael Cooper BSc (Hons) FRICS FPTS, Director, Head of Neighbourly matters and Building surveying, Cooper’s Building Surveyors limited
  • Janet Bignell KC, Falcon Chambers
  • Michaela Perry-Kay, Class 2 RBI MRICS, C. Build E MCABE, Senior Building Control Surveyor, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Sharmans

We are a UK manufacturer of roofing and gutter systems specifically engineered for use on commercial and industrial buildings. For over 35 years, Sharmans has innovated to create a suite of quality products (Plygene, Seamsil and Delcote) that have withstood rigorous industry testing and provide guaranteed performance (BBA certified). Our ‘refurbishment over replace’ approach offers a low-carbon and sustainable long-term solution to tackle the problems associated with roof maintenance. We offer accredited training to contractors to ensure a quality installation process – from preparation to application. For Surveyors and their clients, we run in person and online CPD courses to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge to best guide your customers, adding value to your own professional services offering. Our network of knowledgeable and experienced Technical Service Managers provides on-the-ground support for the entirety of each roofing project – from conducting an initial site survey to installation and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering ease and peace of mind to both Surveyors and their clients on every roofing project, and our wrap around services reflect and strengthen the quality of our products.

Gold Sponsor

Garland UK

Your building envelope, protected by the industry experts. For over 20 years, Garland UK have built trusted relationships with thousands of customers nationwide, providing experienced, unbiased technical advice alongside manufacturing innovative building envelope systems - helping surveyors to make the best decision for their assets. Working primarily within the construction, surveying, estates and architectural sectors, our technicians have advised on over 18,000 projects and installed over 5 million square metres of roofing to date. Above all, we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned, achieving ESOP certification in 2008.

Silver Sponsor

Soprema

SOPREMA is a global leader in waterproofing and insulation, offering high-quality systems and technical expertise. With solutions for flat roofs, green roofs, walls, floors, and much more, our range of waterproofing products includes bituminous, liquid, single ply, and hot melt. We also provide a range of insulation solutions, including XPS, Pavatex high-performance natural wood fibre insulation, and the Tecsound range of acoustic insulation.

Silver Sponsor

Thomann-Hanry

Thomann-Hanry® have revolutionised the way building façade cleaning and restoration is achieved, through our patented conservation grade cleaning system 'Façade Gommage®'. The system reduces time, money, and the inconvenience of needing unsightly scaffolding. Works are normally completed in half the time of conventional methods and without the use of high pressures, harsh solvents, or damaging aggregates. Thomann-Hanry® will serve as your principal façade contractor; we seamlessly manage all areas of façade restoration with minimal disruption — from surveys, permit application, restoration of stone masonry and render, intricate internal and external painting, window and roofing works, and our highly specialised techniques to delicately strip away layers of grime to unveil the original splendour. Contact Thomann-Hanry® today to see how we could help you save time and money on your commercial building façade cleaning and restoration needs.

Silver Sponsor

Triflex

Triflex are specialists in cold liquid applied waterproofing, surfacing and marking resins. Our high-quality systems provide reliable and lasting waterproofing, surfacing, protection and markings for roofs, walkways, balconies, terraces, car parks, roads and infrastructure. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with tailored solutions and exceptional levels of service and support throughout all stages of their project. From conducting in-depth site surveys to our comprehensive testing and off-site and on-site support, we ensure that your project is completed expertly.

Bronze Sponsor

IKO

IKO is proud to be a trusted and transparent supply partner to the UK’s built environment. With 140 years’ experience of UK manufacturing, we are the market leader in the design, and manufacture of roofing, insulation, and waterproofing systems, and we also produce an ever-expanding highway maintenance range. Dedicated to driving positive change, our aim is to create a long-lasting legacy by protecting what matters to our people and the planet and preserving the integrity of buildings and roads nationwide. Our four strategically located manufacturing plants, extensive support network of technical experts, and status as a single, full system manufacturer make us a reliable, responsive, and environmentally responsible partner. Furthermore, our focus on local sourcing and operations, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, means we can offer smart, more sustainable solutions that will stand the test of time. From using locally sourced raw materials (currently, approx. 80%) to reducing transportation emissions and supporting the communities around us, we’ve made huge strides in our ESG journey and remain committed to safeguarding a better future for people and the planet. And we can help you do the same.

Bronze Sponsor

Polyroof

For nearly forty years our liquid waterproofing membranes have been applied to commercial and residential properties. Whatever your flat roofing project needs, Polyroof has you covered. We understand that our clients’ are often tasked with many responsibilities during a construction or refurbishment project. This is why we strive to take on board as many of the challenges and issues associated with the flat roof that we can, freeing up our clients’ time so they can focus their efforts where they are needed most. No matter the size, shape or complexity of a roof, Polyroof’s liquid systems will form a seamless waterproof membrane across the entire roof area. The finished surface is tough, flexible and impervious to water with proven lifespans in excess of 25 years. Validated by market leading science-based targets, Polyroof are at the forefront of sustainable roofing with Carbon Neutral solutions backed up by Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

Testimonials from 2024

“The presentation were on very relevant topics by knowledgeable presenters. The Q&A sessions help put the topic of each presentation in context. The venue was well located for easy travel by public transport. The hospitality was excellent.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed a well organised and well-presented conference, well done.”

“Good content and right length for each session.”

Price summary

F2F Member Early Bird (available until 15th March 2025)

£251.38 + VAT

F2F Member Standard (available until 15th March 2025)

£314.23 + VAT

F2F Non-Member Early Bird

£339.37 + VAT

F2F Non-Member Standard

£424.21 + VAT

Group discounts

Book 3 to 5 places and get 5% off

Book 6 to 7 places and get 10% off

Book 8 to 25 places and get 15% off

Book 26 to 50 places and get 20% off

Book 51 to 100 places and get 25% off

Book 101 and more and get 30% off
 

Any subscriber to the Development Package or Qualification Support Package receives 15% discount on conferences that are not included in either package.

Only one discount available per booking. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from RICS. Please note the group booking discount will not be applicable with the Early Bird rate (if any).

To benefit from the group discounts, please email training@rics.org or call +44 (0) 2476868584.

From £251.38

+ VAT

Early Bird discount available until 15th March 2025