UK&I QS and Construction Conference 2026

417.52 NZD

6.5 Hours Structured CPD

Harnessing technology, insight and expertise to transform construction.

Available Classes

Date Price
06 October 2026 - 09:00 BST (+0100)
$417.52

Course information

Conference dates and times
  1. 06 October 2026 | 09:00 - 13:30 (BST)
  2. 07 October 2026 | 09:00 - 13:00 (BST)

This conference brings together leading voices from across construction, infrastructure, finance, law and surveying to explore the forces shaping the profession over the next 12 months. Across two focused half‑day online sessions, the programme examines the economic realities facing the sector, including inflationary pressure, labour and supply chain volatility, shifting investment patterns and the evolving pipeline for UK infrastructure and development. Delegates will hear forward‑looking insight to support better commercial decision‑making in an uncertain and fast‑changing market.

Through a detailed spotlight on the Thames Tideway Tunnel, attendees will explore the commercial, operational and cultural factors behind successful mega‑project delivery, from innovative finance and contracting models to minimising design change and embedding long‑term social, environmental and economic outcomes. The programme also reflects the industry’s transition from a BIM‑centric approach to a broader, more strategic view of information management, highlighting how high‑quality data underpins AI, improves decision‑making, and is increasingly influencing insurance risk, asset performance and commercial assurance.

Across specialist breakout sessions, the conference addresses the pressures and opportunities facing surveyors today: contractor insolvency risk, regulatory changes, payment and cashflow challenges, Net Zero delivery, renewable energy integration, social value and the practical application of digital and emerging technologies. Looking ahead, the programme also considers the future of the profession itself, exploring how purpose, skills, inclusion and diversity are shaping the expectations of the next generation.

Designed for online delivery, the conference offers accessible, high‑value insight for quantity surveyors, commercial managers and project leaders seeking to strengthen their capability, manage risk and lead confidently in a more complex, data‑driven and sustainability‑focused industry.

Speakers

Conference chair 
  • Jeevani Subasinghe MRICS, Programme Lead, Transport for London
Keynote speaker 
  • Gareth Harrison, Agent, North East, Bank of England
Speakers
  • Alison Watson MBE, Founder & CEO, Class of Your Own
  • Elina Beale, Group Treasurer, Tideway London
  • Josh Bullard, Group Director, Coreus Group
  • Leah Stonehouse, Operations Director, Coreus Group
  • Lindsay Richards MRICS, Managing Director, Richards Partnership Ltd.
  • Megan Hembrow MRICS, Senior Manager, Tideway London  
  • Natasha Orange MRICS, Project Director, Turner and Townsend
  • Shahida Rajabdeen MRICS, BIM Manager, Director, AtkinsRéalis
  • Stuart Grant, Director of Asset Management and Operations, Tideway London
  • Wesley Ankrah, Director, Social Value, Savills Earth

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

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Learning outcomes

  • Interpret the key economic forces shaping UK construction and infrastructure, including inflation, supply chain pressures, labour dynamics and investment trends, to support better commercial planning
  • Apply lessons from major project delivery, including innovative financing, contracting models, governance and sustainability approaches demonstrated by the Thames Tideway Tunnel
  • Understand the shift from BIM to broader information management, and how improved data structures, standards and digital practices underpin effective AI use and better decision making
  • Evaluate the challenges facing contractors in 2026, including insolvencies, regulatory change, net zero pressures and supply chain fragility, and identify strategies to strengthen resilience
  • Assess emerging private finance models for infrastructure, understanding how risk allocation, regulation and long term investment structures influence procurement and asset performance
  • Interpret recent legal case law and regulatory developments, including the Building Safety Act, Net Zero requirements, climate resilience expectations and implications for QS practice
  • Analyse the commercial and technical implications of renewable energy integration, including grid constraints, data centre partnerships, ESG requirements and evolving QS responsibilities
  • Identify what the next generation of professional’s value, and apply strategies to attract, retain and develop future talent through purpose driven work, progression and DEI aligned culture
    • What previous attendees said:
    • “Very insightful debates and insights”
    • “It was interesting to hear the different construction discussions”
    • “Very knowledgeable presenters and real life examples”
    • “There was a broad range of interesting topics”
    • “Content was great”

    Additional information

    Category: Construction

    Price: 417.52 NZD

    Member price: 309.70 NZD

    Course Type: Conference

    Location: Online