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- Date: TBC
- Early Bird Deadline: 9 April 2026
- Location: CIBSE HQ, 91 - 94 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8QP
Update: Due to ongoing plumbing issues at CIBSE's Headquarters in Saffron Hill, we have made the decision to close the office for the remainder of the week ending Sunday, 31 May to allow urgent works to take place in the basement. This means the Skills and Future Workforce Conference will not be taking place on 28 May. The conference will be rescheduled to an upcoming available date and all registrants have been notified.
About the Conference:
The CIBSE Skills and Future Workforce Conference 2026 will bring together policy makers and stakeholders to discuss priorities for delivering the skills and future workforce required in the transition to a safer, sustainable built environment. It will focus on steps taken to bridge the skills gap, with a focus on renewables, digital tools, and sustainability, along with skills related to technical knowledge, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.
The programme will examine the skills gap facing the building services sector, and how industry leaders, major employers, and the wider profession can work together to build a resilient, diverse, and future-ready workforce. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in talent development in building services, highlighting strategies to attract, train, and retain skilled engineers.
Supporters
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Hays
Hays are a world-wide specialist in recruitment and workforce solutions. In FY23 we helped c.320,000 white-collar candidates secure their next career move, including c.245,000 Temp & Contracting roles and c.76,800 Perm jobs.
What sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues they face today we help them make the right decisions for tomorrow. For our candidates, we’re looking ahead for their careers by offering insights, pathways and support for their ambitions, building our understanding so we can connect them to the right opportunities.
We operate across 22 different sectors across the globe. Our Construction & Property specialism has been a strong bedrock of our services for almost 50 years and we have developed specialist MEP Services within this specialism. This has lead to a long standing partnership with CIBSE. One our most recent new specialisms is sustainability and we’re excited to present roles in net zero and climate change, environmental social governance (ESG), sustainable buildings, energy and carbon management, environmental impact assessment (EIA), biodiversity and air quality, contaminated land, water management and flood risk management.
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University of the Built Environment
We are the leading online university in the built environment. Formerly known as UCEM, we have over 100 years' experience providing accessible education and offer flexible degrees and apprenticeships in real estate, construction, planning and architecture.
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BCIA
The Building Controls Industry Association is the UK's only association specifically for the building controls and automation sector. In addition to helping shape policy and legislation, the association drives quality standards through industry-leading training provision, raises awareness of how building controls can improve building performance, occupant well-being and help building owners net zero, and represents the industry's interests while supporting members and their employees.
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BESA
BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) is a UK-based trade organisation established in 1904, dedicated to advancing the building services industry. It represents contractors involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of engineering systems in the buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions. BESA provides technical guidance, training, and certification schemes to promote excellence, safety, and sustainability across the sector. The association actively engaged in policy development, supporting its members with compliance, industry standards, and best practices. BESA is a trusted voice in the built environment, fostering innovation and collaboration to meet the challenges of modern construction and energy efficiency.
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