UK100 is proud to be media partner for CN RE:NEW: Retrofit in Focus, Construction News' one-day retrofit conference at the Kia Oval, London, on Thursday 12 November.

With 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 already built, retrofit is now central to every local authority's net zero and housing plans. CN RE:NEW brings local authorities, housing providers, funders, developers and contractors together to explore how retrofit can be delivered at scale.

Taking place two weeks after the 28 October Budget, the programme moves from major project case studies to the systemic barriers holding retrofit back, including VAT, business rates, EPC standards and heritage consent. The afternoon explores how retrofit is framed, funded and procured, with sessions on public sector procurement and private finance for social housing. The day closes with retrofit as neighbourhood regeneration, with Newcastle City Council and Kensington and Chelsea sharing lessons from occupied estates.

Speakers include UKGBC, Lloyds, Savills, BSRIA, Grosvenor and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Free places for UK100 members

Free passes: 15 free passes for senior leaders and councillors from UK100 members, on a first-come, first-served basis. Claim your free place.

40% off: all other UK100 members save 40% with the code UK100. Book your place.

Meet other members: there will be a dedicated area for UK100 members to meet and network throughout the day.

Join a roundtable

Two roundtables run during the day: a local authority roundtable with the National Home Improvement Council, and a roundtable with Samsung on supply chain collaboration and innovation in retrofit across mixed-use, residential and commercial buildings.

To take part, get in touch with Marlene Cowlard, conference producer at Construction News, at Marlene.Cowlard@emap.com.

Event details

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Time: 08:30–16:55 (networking and coffee from 08:30, opening remarks at 09:00)

Location: Kia Oval, London

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