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This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Our expert panel explored how the Standard will reshape how buildings are designed, delivered and operated. This session shared insights from a live pilot project, including technical challenges, performance monitoring and customer perspectives.    The panel featured: Francesca Wilkinson, Senior Sustainability Manager at Willmott Dixon Katie Clemence-Jackson, CEO at UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Richard Bowen-Ling, Head of Programme Delivery - Sustainable Communities for Learning at Welsh Government Chris Williamson, President at RIBA

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Our panel of experts explored how the UK office market is responding to changing occupier demands, ageing building stock and ambitious sustainability targets, focusing on the key considerations that influence decisions to refurbish, reposition or replace existing offices.   The panel featured: Adam Worrall, Managing Director at Willmott Dixon Interiors Jane Hunt, Interim Chief Investment Officer at Government Property Agency Jon Gardiner, Director – Strategic Development Leasing Advisory at Savills Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board at RIBA Saul Tyler, Director and Sector Lead – Workplace at Hoare Lea and Head of BCO’s Technical Affairs Committee

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. Universities need faster, high‑quality student accommodation. Our expert panel explored how models like DBFO can attract investment, manage risk and support sustainable campus growth.   The panel featured: Matthew Knight, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Developments Ian Prescott, Managing Director at HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions (UK) & (Irl) Ltd Sally McGill BA MA FCA, Chief Finance Officer at University of the Arts London

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2026. We were joined by NHS and industry voices to discuss the Neighbourhood Health Rebuild including delivery models, funding and decarbonisation, and how partnership‑led approaches can upgrade facilities at pace.   The panel featured: Chris Wheeler, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Developments Hugh Robinson, Development Director at gbpartnerships Ollie Clarke, Director of Capital at NHS England Sarah Beaumont-Smith, Chair at the Neighbourhood Health Forum Simon Corben, Director and Head of Profession at NHS Estates and Facilities Kelly Crews, Head of Decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon

In this episode, we explore the vital role transport plays in driving social change and supporting thriving, inclusive communities. Our Framework Manager, Emily Braim, sat down with Simon Warburton, Executive Director for Transport at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to explore the link between transport and social infrastructure. Simon shares national insights from his role as Director at Urban Transport Group, as well how this translates into regional priorities in his role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our experts were joined by representatives from the Cabinet Office and Homes England to discuss how public-private partnerships can unlock funding for regeneration and decarbonisation. The panel featured: David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Jane Anderson - Head of ESG Investment at Homes England Kelly Crews - Head of Decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon Lynda Rawsthorne - Head of Government Property Profession at Cabinet Office Together, they explored practical funding solutions, the role of heat networks, and how strategic investments can create sustainable, vibrant places.

This is a recording of a presentation delivered in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. In this presentation, Jo Weston, National Product Manager, shares insights into the Building Safety Act. In a world of shifting legislation, she explores strategies to maintain compliance, future-proof assets and limit disruption

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Passivhaus delivers comfort, lowers energy costs and reduces carbon, but public sector projects often face budget challenges.   In this fireside chat, our experts discussed the growing momentum, benefits and challenges of implementing Passivhaus standards in construction.   The session featured: Emma Osmundsen, Director of Housing Regeneration at London Borough of Ealing, and Chair of the Passivhaus Trust Lorna Taverner, Head of Architecture and Technical Design at Willmott Dixon

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. We were joined by leaders behind some of our town centre regeneration schemes as they explored the opportunities and challenges of Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and capital investment funding. They also shared their strategies for placemaking and overcoming challenges in urban renewal, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life. The panel featured: David Atkinson - National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Matt O'Neill - Executive Director for Growth and Sustainability at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Matthew Gladstone - Chief Executive at Peterborough City Council Nazeya Hussain - Corporate Director at London Borough of Croydon Paul Richards - Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Shelley Kipling - Chief Executive at Oldham Council

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts discussed how sustainability principles can drive real change in construction, management, and occupation. The session invited fresh perspectives on how building and design can evolve to meet today’s sustainability challenges, with a particular focus on circular economy and retrofit. The panel featured: Gareth Atkinson - Director, Civic Engineers Jamie Quinn - Sustainability Director, Related Argent Kemi Owoeye - Technical Lead for Sustainable Design, Willmott Dixon Sarah Halpin - Director, Ramboll

This is a recording of a presentation delivered in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. In this presentation, our Head of Decarbonisation, Kelly Crews, outlines how decarbonisation strategies can align with broader organisational goals, focusing on resilience, energy security, and the circular economy. She explores how this holistic approach can support net zero while delivering wider environmental, economic and community benefits.

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts explored how multi-town regeneration can create long-term social and economic value, drawing on live examples that are currently taking place in Torbay and Dover. The discussion highlighted the power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), collaborative vision, community-driven design, and building momentum through early wins. The panel featured: Anne-Marie Bond - Chief Executive, Torbay Council Chris Wheeler - Regional Head of Land and Development, Willmott Dixon Nadeem Aziz - Chief Executive, Dover District Council Stuart Harris - Chief Operating Officer, Milligan

This is a recording of a panel session held in the Willmott Dixon pavilion at UKREiiF 2025. Our panel of experts discussed key strategies and standards that can facilitate the transition to net zero, as well as examples of where it's already being done. The conversation spanned the importance of early design decisions, data-led performance monitoring, the need for a 'common currency' to define value, and the tangible benefits to individuals and local communities. The panel featured: Cllr Ian Courts - Deputy Leader at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council David Partridge - Chair at UK NZC Buildings Standard Governance Board Francesca Wilkinson - Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager at Willmott Dixon Lorna Taverner - Head of Architecture and Technical Design at Willmott Dixon Pam Scott - Head of Economic Regeneration and Housing Delivery at Huntingdonshire District Council

In this episode, we explore the role buildings, spaces and play in shaping the student experience and creating an inclusive community on campus. Our guests are: Sally McGill, CFO and Deputy Chief Executive at University of Staffordshire Nick Preedy, Senior Project Manager at Willmott Dixon Hear from Sally and Nick about social infrastructure, the importance of the student experience and how University of Staffordshire's Student Village is designed to put sustainability, community and the needs of students at its heart.

In this episode, we explore the important role social infrastructure plays in local and regional regeneration. We are joined by three guests who are currently involved in an exciting multi-site regeneration project in Torbay: Anne-Marie Bond, Chief Executive at Torbay Council Chris Wheeler, Regional Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon Tarah Gear, Director of Brand and Place Futures at Milligan Our guests share their insights into regeneration, social infrastructure and how they are taking a people-centric approach to the Torbay project to create a thriving costal community.