SFE Panel Discussion - Challenges Facing the Built Environment

Challenges facing the built environment – how are these impacting the façade industry? A panel discussion.

The event will take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at Schüco International KG, 153 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QW

5.30pm – Registration and networking.

6pm – 7.15pm Panel discussion and audience Q&A

The discussion will be on challenges we are facing now and for the future. Topics to include:

• What broad threats are affecting your industry and what opportunities may arise from these?
• How is AI being integrated into your sector of the industry and what is the impact?
• Sustainability is such a wide topic – what is the challenges do you face integrating it in your business?
• Talent and skills gap — How is the industry attracting, retaining, and upskilling people fast enough to respond to digital change, sustainability demands, and more complex client expectations?

The panel will be moderated by Neesha Gopal – Foster + Partners

Panellists:

• Client, Charis Cosmas – The Crown Estate
• Architect, Mark Foster – Allies and Morrison
• Main contractor, Neil Dobbs – Multiplex
• Facade consultant, Laura Solarino – Arup Façades
• Facade sub-contractor, Chris Aspinall – CGL

Networking and refreshments will continue after the panel discussion.

There will be a charge of £15 for attendees who do not have a SFE membership.

We are experiencing a high demand for tickets for events, if after you register, you are no longer able to attend, please email sfe@cibse.org to confirm so we can transfer your ticket to someone else hoping to attend.