TLS Insights October 2022

from the CEO

Contents

Sustainable energy / energy crisis 6

Construction 9

Help to build 12

EPC focus 15

The Prince’s Trust 17

Finance 18

Property technology 21

Events & exhibitions 24

CEO & Publisher Ramsey Assal Sales Director James Davis Marketing Director Tracey Turner Client Services Manager Gail Wheeler Business Development Manager Jamie Smith

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September has been another exciting month at The Landsite with our September issue launch hot on the heels of the end of summer and most employees returning to work.

As we make our way steadily through the final quarter of the year, it would be amiss to not draw attention to the one topic on the top of everyone’s lips – the current cost of living and energy crisis.

Will we able to heat our homes this winter? Will businesses be able to survive in this current climate? Our sustainable energy feature focuses on the growing demand for renewable energy and what the options are.

Anther relevant topic in 2022 is the housing crisis. Is the government’s Help to Build scheme working? Will it help families at a time when new homes need to be built at a faster rate than at present? Read our coverage later in the issue.

Property technology is an incredibly broad term used within the real estate industry. The technological systems can leave us perplexed on the specific types of technology solutions available. In this issue, we have listed out popular tech categories for the developer, homeowner, estate agent and more.

What’s on this autumn? Throughout the country the exhibition and events calendar kicks off after the summer hiatus. We are delighted to be participating once again at UK Construction Week as media partners – so if you are heading to Birmingham for the event or you are visiting the ever-popular Grand Designs Live and Timber Expo – why not pop over to UK Construction Week and come and meet the team.

Have a good October and hope you enjoy this issue.

Ramsey Assal CEO at The Landsite

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Is it time to consider renewable energy?

If not now, when? With the cost of energy soaring, is it simply too late, or is it time for the government to support landlords and homeowners with assistance in installing renewable sources in residential and commercial property?

With

households and businesses facing colossal hikes in energy prices, the switch to clean, affordable, renewable energy has never been more urgent. Soaring energy prices are already causing significant issues for businesses and pushing more households into fuel poverty this autumn.

Landlords are concerned that increased living costs could mean the difference between tenants paying their rent or falling into arrears. And those with tenants on a ‘bills included’ agreement may find it difficult to increase rents to cover spiralling energy costs.

Improving energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is already on the agenda for property owners. The government is planning to introduce new rules requiring all new tenancies to have a rating of C by 2025. Existing tenancies would follow suit by 2028. This expectation means landlords were already planning to invest in energy efficiency improvements before the energy crisis, but with the prospect of lower revenues, just how achievable will this be?

Improving a property’s energy efficiency is an investment in an asset and the future yield of a property. Climate change has been changing the way some people view properties for some time. The energy crisis will heighten this further as prospective tenants consider and compare property energy costs. The value of an energy-efficient home will increase exponentially for tenants as fuel bills become a significant percentage of a household income.

Landlords will need to weigh the cost of investment against its effect on revenue but also consider the disadvantage they may face if their properties don’t move with the times. The government’s Heat and Buildings strategy makes clear that a gas boiler ban will apply only to new-build properties from 2025, as part of the Future Homes Standard. New homes completed from 2025 onwards are expected to use low-carbon heating systems, instead of traditional gas boilers.

In the next few years, a large proportion of the UK’s housing stock will either be carbon-neutral new builds or properties that have been retrofitted for renewables.

Net Zero target

With the government’s target for energy providers for all electricity to come from 100% zero-carbon generation by 2035, and the UK aiming to reach net zero by 2050, there is already an increasing demand for commercial-scale renewable energy developments. 2020 was the first year in the UK’s history that electricity came predominantly from renewable energy – 43% of our energy came from a mix of wind, solar, bioenergy and hydroelectric sources.

According to property and auction specialists Greenslade Taylor Hunt, this is a significant opportunity for landowners. Renewable energy firms will seek to tie up land for largescale solar PV and commercial battery storage schemes, offering landowners attractive and steady income streams.

While landowners could benefit from the move to renewable energy, it’s a significant expense for

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property owners already dealing with the impact of the spiralling cost of living. But, it’s indisputable that energy efficiency is set to become a prime selling point for residential and commercial rental properties, so what, if any, support is available?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government grant encouraging property owners to install low-carbon heating systems such as heat pumps. Grants of up to £5,000 towards the cost of an air source heat pump and £6,000 for a ground source heat pump are available, and £5,000 towards biomass boilers for properties in rural areas or not connected to the gas grid.

Landlords might also be able to access the Green Deal, a finance plan that can be used to replace windows and doors, install secondary glazing, use energy-efficient lighting and upgrade heating.

Alternative energy technologies

But at present, it seems that the onus and the cost will be down to individual landlords and businesses. And it’s more than just choosing renewable energy sources; ISO Energy highlight that “for anything to be efficient, it needs to be in an efficient environment. If a poorly insulated home is equipped with a heat pump or mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system, the unit will run less efficiently as the heat will escape easier and more often. If a building is more efficient, the renewable technology will require less power and run time to achieve the same outcome”.

Insulating, replacing doors and installing double glazing will help create a more energy-efficient home, but they don’t solve the problem of carbon emissions or the escalating cost of fossil fuel heating. If anything is certain, it’s that, sooner rather than later, we will be using fewer fossil fuels and more electricity to heat our homes. Landlords need to be planning for installing renewable energy technologies.

Most, if not all, future heating technologies will be powered by electricity. According to Survey Design Consult, popular technologies include Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps and MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery).

Installing solar panels will reduce a property’s reliance on the grid and can be paired with battery storage to help manage and store renewable energy for later use, like electric car charges. Air source and ground source heat pumps enable you to generate your renewable heat, but property owners will need to investigate what technologies best suit their needs.

Environmental concerns and energy efficiency will soon become distinct selling points for properties. Reducing energy consumption and minimising wastage will be high on the desirability list when choosing a property. Property owners that fail to meet these needs may find it more difficult to attract tenants and ultimately see it reflect negatively on the resale value of their properties. |

2020 was the first year in the UK’s history that electricity came predominantly from renewable energy

The cost benefits of modular construction vs traditional construction

Modular construction is gaining traction as a fast and affordable alternative to traditional site-built construction, but the idea and methods aren’t exactly new

Modular

construction has been around in some form or another for several decades, utilised extensively in the post-war period at a time when quick and low-cost construction methods were sorely needed to address the housing crisis.

Since then, modular construction methods have progressed well beyond those of the 1950s prefabs, becoming markedly more innovative due to the advances in technology. They are also much more sustainable, something which has increasingly come into focus over the last few years.

Now, as we find ourselves faced with the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic, including disrupted global supply chains and the rising costs of raw materials and energy, should we be looking at modular construction to meet the demand for affordable housing?

Let’s take a look at the considerable benefits modular construction has over traditional construction methods, and the impact that is likely to have on costs.

What is Modular Construction?

The process of modular construction, also known as offsite construction or volumetric construction, generally describes when a building is constructed away from the final build site in smaller interlocking parts. The process of modular construction consists of planning, designing, prefabricating, transporting and constructing the building elements. As a result, modular builds are typically more cost effective than traditional builds, and they take much less time to construct – often twice as fast as traditional on-site construction.

Although modular buildings – commonly known as prefabs in the United Kingdom – have endured somewhat of a bad reputation, being viewed as a short-term solution unlikely to stand the test of time, investors and developers

are beginning to pay much more attention to modular construction and all it encompasses, with many highprofile firms investing in technologies, manufacturers and developers that operate in the space.

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These days, modular buildings are built to last. They combine a number of innovations, like computer-controlled manufacturing, which can be automated with planning, design and development software. Along with the speed and cost of modular construction, there are countless other benefits, which go some way to explaining why their stock is rising in the construction industry.

With numerous studies suggesting that, compared to traditional construction, modular construction offers a higher-quality finished product, construction savings over the course of the build, improved health and safety, and increased occupant satisfaction, it’s clear to see why the UK Government has identified modular construction as a solution for two of the most pressing challenges facing the housing sector today – unit supply and affordability.

What are the Benefits of Modular Construction?

Typically, the construction of modular buildings off-site can run alongside site work. This amounts to a significantly reduced construction schedule, with projects completed 30% to 50% sooner than traditional site construction. For investors and developers, this means that buildings can be occupied much faster than traditional builds, which can potentially lead to a faster return on investment.

One factor that impacts the speed of construction is the weather. As all developers will know, downtime caused by poor weather conditions can lead to serious delays and, in some cases, the need for compensation. This is especially true if construction contracts include adverse weather clauses.

However, owing to the fact that the vast majority of modular construction is conducted in a factory in controlled conditions, the weather scarcely impacts the construction schedule and thus the risk is mitigated. With careful planning, it is possible to omit this risk entirely.

As modular construction predominantly takes place inside, there are benefits to the construction process that lead to significant sustainability improvements over traditional construction methods.

When done correctly, modular construction can be a controlled process that generates much less waste, with tighter inventory controls and fewer spoiled materials. Many modular construction developers use sustainable materials sourced from local suppliers, paying particular interest in renewable materials and carbon-neutral manufacturing processes.

Additionally, developers can opt to include sustainable features such as eco-friendly heating and water systems and alternative energy sources like solar panels, ultimately making the final build cheaper to run.

The Landsite member Global V Tech (GVT) are specialists in moderm methods of construction and are fully aware of the benefits of off-site construction. ‘With the new future homes standards and developers making a conscious effort to become more sustainable, it is important now, more than ever, to consider offsite construction methods for all new builds. Most of these construction methods far exceed the new u-values required and fully integrate all green technology. More and more contractors are becoming open minded to alternative methods and lenders are starting to see the benefits of working in a controlled factory environment and spending less time onsite. GVT are experiencing an increase in enquiries by SME developers and housing associations for their guidance on sustainable construction.

Saving Costs with Modular Construction

With the rising cost of living firmly in the limelight, it’s no surprise that many are looking for answers to the questions surrounding affordable housing.

From a reduction in material waste to faster build times and reduced on-site labour to sustainable construction methods, modular construction presents a raft of cost benefits attractive to investors, developers and occupants alike.

Overall, modular construction is far less likely to be impacted by the delays commonly experienced in traditional on-site construction, which in turn reduces the project cost. Modular construction is quickly becoming a viable alternative to traditional construction, while at the same time addressing the key challenges facing the construction industry today. |

Can Help to Build, help me?

Thegovernment expects Help to Build to help more people get onto the property ladder, predicting that between 30,000 and 40,000 self build homes could be built every year under the scheme. That’s a significant increase from previous years; in 2021, only 13,000 self build homes were built, according to the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA).

It’s an opportunity worth considering. Research by NaCSBA and property portal Zoopla found that under Help to Build, a joint income of £40,000 would be enough to gain sufficient finance for a three-bed house in a third of England’s areas.

Here’s our overview of the scheme to help you decide whether it could work for you.

What is Help to Build?

Help to Build allows for low-deposit mortgages through equity loans on self and custom build homes. The minimum deposit of 5% is considerably less than the standard self build mortgage requirement of around 15%.

How much can I borrow?

The Help to Build scheme boosts your deposit with a government-backed equity loan of up to 20% (40% in London) of the total estimated cost to buy a plot of land and build the home.

You will need a deposit of at least 5% and a 95% self build mortgage, based on the estimated costs, from a registered Help to Build lender.

The build cost is capped at £400,000, and your total budget for land and build is £600,000.

What can I do under Help to Build?

Help to Build equity loans are available for self build, custom build and conversion projects. You can only use the loan to build one home, which must also be your primary home, and you cannot renovate a house you already own. Projects must also be completed within three years.

You can build on land you already own or register with your local authority to find service plots available for development. Your land will need to have outline planning permission that meets legal and mortgage lender criteria.

A custom or self build home means you can decide on your home’s design, internal layout and location.

• Custom build homes are where you work with a developer to design the home’s build, specifications and layout to meet your personal needs. They are likely to be on a plot of land in a housing development built specifically for custom build.

• Self build homes are where you create your own individual home; handling every stage of the project from buying the land to working with architects to purchasing building materials.

• Shell homes are bought as watertight ‘shells’ – with walls, roof and windows, but they are unfinished internally. You are responsible for everything from first fix, which includes plumbing and electrics.

Under Help to Build, you can also convert commercial property to residential and build a new flat in an unused space above an existing build.

Housing Minister Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP: “Through the Help to Build scheme, we will help thousands more people onto the property ladder by giving them the opportunity to build homes that are perfectly tailored to their needs and in the communities they want to live in”.

How does it work?

Your self build mortgage covers the cost of buying the land and building your home.

Once your build is complete, your mortgage lender will switch you to a repayment mortgage.

The government will pay your equity loan to your mortgage lender to reduce the amount you need to borrow on a repayment mortgage.

For the first five years, the Help to Build equity loan is

Building your own home is something most people would consider beyond their reach. But the new government equity Help to Build scheme has been created to make building your own home a real possibility, even if you have limited savings

...Zoopla found that under Help to Build, a joint income of £40,000 would be enough to gain sufficient finance for a threebed house...

interest-free, asides from a management fee of £1 per month until the loan is repaid. You will only start to pay interest on the loan from year six, starting at 1.75%, and rising by a minimum of 2% plus CPI (consumer price index) from year seven onwards.

If the value of your property changes, so will the amount you owe. The total amount you repay is based on the market value of your property (land and house value) at the time you repay, not when you borrowed.

The equity loan must be repaid in full when you reach the end of your loan term, sell your home, or finish repaying your mortgage, but it can be repaid in part (at least 10% of the market value) or in full at any time.

Can I apply for Help to Build? You are eligible if you:

• are 18 years of age or over, and have the right to live in the UK

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• will live in the newly-built home as your only home

• will be spending less than £600,000 on the cost of the land (if needed) and build

• have a deposit of at least 5%

• secure a self build mortgage from a Help to Build registered lender.

How long will the Help to Build scheme run?

The scheme launched on 27 June 2022, and the government has confirmed that it will run for four years ending in 2026.

How do I apply for Help to Build?

1. Secure a self build mortgage from a registered Help to Build lender

2. Apply for Help to Build through Homes England

If your application is successful, you’ll receive an equity loan offer based on the estimated cost of land (if needed) and the build. Then you’ll have three years to build your new home. |

A custom or self build home means you can decide on your home’s design, internal layout and location

How will changing EPC ratings affect landlords?

As it stands, current legislation requires landlords to achieve a minimum EPC rating of E, but a new government bill requiring a minimum EPC rating of C is set to change that.

These changes have left many landlords in the dark about the increased requirement of EPC ratings. According to research by Shawbrook Bank, 1 in 7 landlords said they had no knowledge of the forthcoming legislation, leaving millions of properties in a precarious position.

In 2019, the English Housing Survey found that 38% of rented homes had EPC ratings of A, B or C. Significant remedial work to the UK housing stock not at this level could prove to be costly, with some estimates claiming the cost to improve energy performance could be as much as £10,000 per property.

This could prove to be even more cost-prohibitive for landlords with older housing stock. In cases where substantial remedial work is needed, landlords are now in a race against time to secure the finances they need to avoid unrentable or unsellable properties. To further compound the issue, the penalty for failing to meet EPC requirements will rise from £5,000 to £30,000 by 2025.

What are the Proposed EPC Rating Changes?

At present, newly rented properties must have an EPC rating of E or above. However, from 2025, all newly rented properties will require an EPC rating of C or above. Owners of existing rented properties will have until 2028 to ensure the new regulations are adhered to.

For landlords of commercial buildings, the time frame and benchmarks are a little more lenient. From April 2023, new and existing commercial properties must achieve an EPC rating of E or above.

According to the proposed changes, by 2027 that must rise to a C, before a minimum threshold of B by 2030. This will give commercial landlords ample time to gradually make changes to the energy performance of their commercial properties.

It is unlikely that the change will impact the vast majority of new builds, which are typically at the top end of the EPC ratings. To put that into context, findings issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities stated that between October and December 2021, at least 84% of new builds were awarded an EPC rating of A or B.

However, for owners of housing stock built before 1940, things look perilous. Shawbrook Bank’s research found that more than a third (36%) of landlords said their property was pre-1940. Older housing stock such as this is likely to require more demanding work to boost the EPC rating to an acceptable level.

Although changes to EPC ratings are a necessary step to achieve the UK government’s target of net-zero by 2050, it still leaves a great number of landlords concerned about the costs associated with the required EPC rating hike. The first hurdle, it seems, is to clear up any confusion surrounding legislative changes so that landlords can make a plan to remedy any energy performance shortfalls before it’s too late.

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An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) helps building owners and occupiers understand the energy performance of their property, with the least energy efficient properties receiving the lowest score, G, and the most efficient the highest, A.

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How King Charles III placed his mark on the property world as the Prince of Wales

The Prince’s Trust

As we have heard a great deal lately, The Prince’s Trust was founded in 1976 by King Charles III (then the Prince of Wales), to help vulnerable young people get their lives on track. The Trust has helped over 950,000 young people turn their lives around and has also created 125,000 entrepreneurs and supported businesses with training and development to 395,000 people in the UK.

The Trust has a keen focus on real estate through their Built Environment, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Leadership Group. Started in 2006, this is an industry-led initiative supported by leading construction firms such as Balfour Beatty, Costain and Barratt Developments who all provide graduate and employment opportunities to young people.

The Duchy of Cornwall

The King’s passion for architecture, protecting the environment and promoting sustainability across all regions of the world has been widely documented.

Although the Duchy is a private estate established by Edward III in 1337, the King’s passion is reflected in his directing of The Duchy of Cornwall, which has made a commitment to reach net zero across its varied and diverse

portfolio by the early 2030’s. This commitment extends across farming - the Duchy has joined forces with the Farm Carbon Toolkit, to help its tenants with testing and advice on soil health and improving carbon performance.

The Duchy owns and manages several rural estates in Cornwall, Hereford, Dartmoor and further afield. One in particular that stands out is the Poundbury Estate at Dorchester in Dorset.

This experimental and planned community is an urban extension with a design based on traditional architecture and New Urbanist philosophy. Construction commenced in 1993 and is due for completion in 2025, when it is expected to house a population of 6,000 and provide employment for over 2,000 people in over 180 businesses. The planning and designs at the development are focused on people rather than the car and the whole community has high quality architecture, materials, landscaping and features such as buried utility ducts.

In Poundbury 35% of homes are affordable housing for rent, shared ownership or discounted to open market sale. Affordable homes are integrated with private homes and built to the same high specification.

The Poundbury development has contributed more than £330million to the local economy so far and will contribute a further £500million over the next 15 years. |

Don’t have cash lying around? Then you’ll need property development finance

In addition to the opportunities available under the Help to Build scheme detailed earlier in this publication, there are numerous loans available to investors and developers

You won’t be short of lenders and many finance brokers on The Landsite are on hand to walk you through the jargon and complexity of development finance. Depending on the type of project you want to work on, there’s a variety of options available. Bridging loans, refurbishment or development finance and commercial mortgages are all types of property finance.

Refurbishment finance is used for re-development of a property, regardless of the need for planning permission or building regulation approvals. This could be a residential refurbishment or a conversion of a commercial property to residential use. The loan amount is based on the completed value of the development (often up to 70% of the completed value) and is secured by a first charge over the property, typically for a term of up to 18 months. Interest can be rolled-up during this term meaning that both your loan and interest are repaid in one amount when the project is sold.

Development finance is an umbrella term for a wide variety of finance, generally aimed at large scale residential or commercial projects and loan amounts of several million pounds are common. Due to the complexity of these projects the terms can be longer than refurbishment loans as the projects are more complex, ranging from 2436 months. Typically, a maximum of around 70% of the total loan to gross development value (LTGDV) can be borrowed and as with refurbishment loans the interest can be rolled-up and repaid when the project is sold.

Bridging loans, refurbishment or development finance and commercial mortgages are all types of property finance

Bridging loans are a useful option if you have exchanged contracts on a property but are waiting for your property sale to complete. Bridging loans have a short duration and charge a higher level of interest. These loans

are often used outside of development finance by people who want to buy a new home but haven’t yet sold their existing one. When used for property development, these loans can be used to buy an additional property, renovate it, and then sell.

Keep in mind your lender will want to know that you have the ability to complete the planned project. A track-record will stand you in very good stead and you will be expected to demonstrate a sales strategy and the ability to service the interest charges.

If you are borrowing as a company, you can expect to be asked for a debenture giving a fixed and floating charge over all the assets along with a personal guarantee from a controlling director.

For more advice, find one of our many brokers on The Landsite |

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The advancement of technology in real estate

The advancement of technology within the property sector over the past decade has changed the industry and resulted in an explosion of applications and solutions for thousands of services. The real estate technology ecosystem is shifting toward integrated software platforms that better serve customer needs. To remain competitive within the real estate sector, businesses must recognise that change is inevitable and the shift towards property technology cannot be ignored

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global COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses serving the real estate market to digitize and use technology to facilitate collaboration, serve client needs and boost business productivity. This dynamic will likely only continue to accelerate and help to bring further innovation to the fragmented property and construction sector.

There are too many to explore right now, however we have listed some of the most widely used applications and broken them down into the following categories:

Property management tools / CRM

The use of Cloud-based property management solutions suitable for housebuilders and landlords managing single or multiple properties has allowed property developers to organise their workload using CRM (customer relationship management) software systems offering administrative support for the full life cycle of new home build, sale and aftercare.

Many of these solutions allow housebuilders and landlords to integrate their internal processes and external

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services across a single platform and collate and manage their customer’s needs.

to sensors to essential energy saving devices, which detects and assesses energy consumption. The provision of such data allows for better energy management and cost predictability.

Additional forms of automation serve the application of smart home control combined with security system solutions. These intelligent home control systems automate lighting, music, tv and wi-fi and network integrated alarm and intrusion systems.

Digital Mapping & location

CGI / Imagery

Visuals are key to the sale of any property - residential or commercial.

The advancement of high-resolution images and brochures to 3D imagery, fully immersive 360 virtual tours, ariel photography to VR experiences – creates realistic experiences for the user. Most recently, VR tours allows the customer to tour pre-development housing units or off-plan anywhere in the world.

CGI architectural visualisations bring pre-built property to life and can often be indistinguishable from a real image.

Street scenes can also be created to assist planning authorities who want to see a photo montage CGI created as part of a planning application, to show exactly how the street scene will look with a new property is added in.

Automation

If ever there was a good time for real estate and property professionals to invest in technology to future proof buildings and commercial premises to become sustainable and save energy, it is now. From access control systems

One way to search for your potential development or investment property is by the use of digitally integrated mapping systems which provide a visual and mapped property search combined with gathering updated planning applications which are automatically updated from planning authorities across the country every week.

Used by professionals from across the sector, including agents, investors, developers, bankers, lawyers, and asset managers these solutions help reduce the time spent on research by days, or even weeks.

Construction Management

The construction technology industry is filled with single use software solutions (point solutions) such as digitising paper-based information or managing site emissions. In the past 5 years the construction technology sector is moving toward multi-solution platforms and a combination of multiple platforms. Spurred by customer feedback about the difficulty integrating point solutions, software providers began expanding their product portfolios to create suites of integrated solutions.

With recent progress around 3-D printing and modular construction there is likely to be acceleration in the use of technology and the construction industry will continue its transformation from a complex, fragmented, and project-based industry to a more consolidated and integrated one. |

Post pandemic targeted networking opportunities

What’s on this autumn?

With a plethora of events up and down the country there are literally thousands of networking opportunities for the real estate industry in 2022.

With hundreds of the UK’s most popular events listed on our calendar you do not need to miss any event from now on. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or a property developer – we list the most popular exhibitions and events.

Where you can find us

UK Construction Week

For the second year running we are proud to feature as a media partner at UK Construction Week in Birmingham from 4th – 6th October 2022.

UK Construction Week is the largest construction event in the UK and is back with a bang; with so much to see and do across three days of networking, talks, CPDs, conferences, awards ceremonies and more.

UK Construction Week will bring you a fantastic line-up of over 300 exhibitors showcasing more than 6,000 NEW and INNOVATIVE products and live demonstrations!

What’s New for UK Construction Week in 2022?

Manufacturers, suppliers and partners will educate the industry on how to meet the standards that are required to become more sustainable and ensure Net Zero targets

are achieved. With the Zero Workshop Hub as well as the Sustainability Hub, learn from the experts and move a step closer to Net Zero at UKCW NEC!

Autumn 2022 Recommended Shows

• National Landlord Investment Show 11th October, Manchester & 2nd November, London

The National Landlord Investment Show is unique in the respect it offers such an extensive spread of exhibitors and is widely considered the UK’s number one landlord & property investment exhibition. You can build your knowledge with our panel debates & seminars delivered by leading industry experts, expand your professional networks with our morning networking events, and source exciting investment opportunities in UK property hotspots.

• London Build 16th – 17th November, Olympia

The Landsite is delighted to be an event partner at London Build 2022. London Build offers thousands of unique experiences over the two days with 500+ incredible speakers across 8 stages, 350+ exhibitors, Meet the Buyers, live product demos, networking parties, entertainment, live music, the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction and endless networking opportunities with leading architects, developers, housebuilders, contractors, government and more.

With the end of the pandemic firmly behind us and the opportunity to do business face to face, the ability to meet with potential new customers at events and exhibitions has resumed to pre-pandemic levels

• Home Building And Renovating Show –19th - 20th November, Shepton Mallet

Building a house or renovating your home is both exciting and rewarding, yet it’s not without its challenges. At the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, we’ll give you the confidence that you’re doing things in the best way, with the best tools for the job.

Hear our inspiring speakers live on stage, get tailored advice for your project and see, touch and compare the latest products, all under one roof at the Bath & West Showground, Somerset, from 19 to 20 November 2022.

Tips for successful networking

Ever come away from a show with no results? We’ve listed some easy tips to remember before networking at any kind of event.

events & exhibitions in 2022

1. Do your homework in advance – find out who is attending and who you want to target ahead of the event.

2. Allocate your time – time can fly by so try to keep to a schedule.

3. Remember body language. no more zoom calls! So be personable.

4. Arrive early – maximise your networking opportunity.

5. Keep business cards ready to hand out, use LinkedIn QR codes to scan new contacts.

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Prefabricated retaining walls with foundations

Glatthaar Keller Starwalls evolved from their infrastructure division where they build retaining walls for civil engineering projects. The same process is used to create smaller scale elements that can be used on self-build or landscaping projects. A typical project would involve excavating the site and creating the footings, which is a similar process to a slab foundation. Then the prefabricated sections are created in the factory where the stone finish is applied along with pointing. It is a lot easier to attach the stone in the factory horizontally rather than vertically at site.

Glatthaar Keller UK identified the need to include landscaping elements as part of a basement or ground bearing slab project. Several clients wanted to utilise the prefabrication process to create elements within their garden. Starwalls is a product being offered in Germany where there is a well-established demand. Its success revolves around the creation of prefabricated components to a very high specification within a controlled manufacturing process. Sections are delivered to site where they are then fixed to the foundations ready for backfill, speeding up the construction process and creating a consistent quality.

Design Options

Positioned in-situ using concrete foundations. Cross-section reinforcements can be freely parametrised according to

structural engineering requirements. Structurally designed up to 3 metres in height. Reuse of standard building blocks simplifies the load calculations process. The foundation connections are dependent on the structural requirements and local ground conditions. The footing options available are L-shaped hill and valley side. T-shaped and T-shaped freestanding. The process can be used to create several different kinds of elements: retaining walls, privacy screening, raised flower beds or the walls for pools and ponds. The benefit of speed of construction and accuracy is important if you have a large quantity of unstable soil waiting for the next storm to wash it away.

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There are a wide range of finishes to match project requirements. A simple natural or textured concrete is available to create a modern contemporary look. For those who seek a natural wall there is a comprehensive range of stone which can survive adverse weather conditions and materials such as winter salt. Stones are set on the wall and pointing is available depending on the stone type. It is even possible to include mosaics like house number, lettering, or company logo as part of your design. |

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Glatthaar Keller PO Box 631, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 9BG info@glatthaar.co.uk | phone +44 (0)1932 344454 www.glatthaar.co.uk

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