
Upcoming events.

fft Manchester - Halloween Supper: FFT's Fine Dining & Networking for the Built Environment
FFT is delighted to offer their first fine dining networking event, which has been designed exclusively for professionals across the built environment. A Halloween-themed supper club for those with a curious palate.

fft Leeds - Breakfast Seminar - Sustainability and Decarbonisation of Assets
Join us for a morning seminar focused on sustainability, the decarbonisation of assets, and the business case driving these critical changes. Our expert speaker will guide you through the latest strategies and insights, sparking meaningful discussion in an interactive setting. Breakfast sandwiches, pastries and hot drinks included!

fbe East Midlands - Coffee & Catch up Networking Event
Please join us for our bi-monthly ‘Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and breakfast. This event is kindly being sponsored by Saint Gobain Exterior Solutions.

fbe Great Western - Brunel Dinner
DRAG yourself, colleagues and friends to our Brunel Dinner at Ashton Gate, with a new format to the evening. Pre Dinner drinks will be held in the Lansdown Bar from 6.00pm

fbe East Midlands - Leicester & Leicestershire Development Plans
Join us for a morning of breakfast, networking and insight. Our guest speaker, Mike Denby, Director of Inward Investment and Place Marketing for Leicester and Leicestershire will share his perspective on upcoming regeneration programmes and opportunities for your involvement in countywide investment and development.

fbe Birmingham Breakfast - Regional Update by Midlands Connect
Midlands Connect's Maria Machancoses (Chief Executive) and Andrew Clark (Rail Prog. Lead) will be giving updates on recent work, priorities and timelines going forward.

fft Manchester - Breakfast at Albert's Schloss
Join us for a classic breakfast at Albert Schloss - your chance to meet like-minded industry professionals and grow your network of next-generation property and construction contacts.

fbe & fft Leeds - Cheese & Wine Pairing
Join the fbe and fft Leeds and our sponsors Summers Inman and Curtins for a relaxed, sociable evening where we dive into the world of cheese and wine – tasting, pairing, and discovering combinations that will elevate your next night in.

fbe Newcastle - Winter Social
It’s that time of year again… our Autumn/Winter social is here! Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, connection, and good cheer with the FBE Northeast community.

fft Leeds - End of Year Social
It’s that time of year again… our Autumn/Winter social is here! Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, connection, and good cheer with the FBE Northeast community.

fft Western - Pizza and Bowling
Back by Popular Demand: Pizza & Bowling Returns This November! Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and friendly competition! This event always sells out, so don’t wait, book your spot now.

fbe Sheffield - Portland Works Tours and End of Year Social
Please join us for a tour of Portland works, a non-profit community interest company dedicated to maintaining the Grade II* buildings. After the tour there will be an opportunity to catch up and network over complimentary G&T's (plus other drinks) from Loxley Distillery.

fbe East Midlands - Merry Murder Mystery
Get in the festive mood with a rare opportunity to explore historic buildings in the city, locate clues, eat, drink, network and solve a mistletoe murder. You will start the evening with a welcome drink at the Revolucion de Cuba in Nottingham, where you will be placed into your teams. Each team will be given a trail map to follow.

fft Manchester - A Night of Jazz with FFT - Christmas Social
FFT is excited to invite you to our Christmas social, at Matt and Phred’s jazz bar in the Northern Quarter, for an evening of great company and great music. The very talented Ellen Beth-Abdi band will be performing some of Billie Holiday’s most loved and timeless pieces.

fbe Leeds - Festive Feast at Fazenda
Now a firm fixture in our annual events calendar, we would love for you to join the fbe for our annual festive feast. You will be welcomed with a glass of fizz and will have the opportunity to network before sitting down to enjoy a delicious Brazilian rodizio meal. Our chosen sponsor Martin House Hospice will also be in attendance to update us on their 'big build'. This event is kindly sponsored by Perspectives and VINCI Building.

fft South Wales - Oktober Fest “SOLD OUT”
Raise the roof (and a stein) with us for an evening of informal networking and bingo. Ticket price includes pizza and a stein. This event is kindly sponsored by our annual sponsor - Capital Law.

fft Leeds - Introduction to Coffee - Workshop and Networking *SOLD OUT*
Following a successful event in 2024, fft Leeds are delighted to be running another Introduction to Coffee workshop with North Star, a Leeds-based B-Corp coffee roastery and café striving to secure a more sustainable future. This exciting session is appropriate for everyone, whether you're brand new to coffee or an espresso afficionado looking to master your craft!

fbe Great Western - Bike Park Wales *SOLD OUT*
Our Mountain Bike event at Bike Park Wales is back, come along and test your skills while networking with industry colleagues. Whether you’re a regular downhill shredder or complete beginner looking to try out mountain biking, the trails at Bike Park Wales have it all.

fbe Birmingham - Solihull UK Central Hub
Andrew Round is the Group Manager UK Central Hub at Solihull Council. As such he leads for the Council on the development and infrastructure projects that support making the UKC Hub one of the largest growth hubs in the UK around the proposed HS2 Interchange Station.

fbe Sheffield - Creating Healthy Places: A call to action for fbe members
Join us at breakfast for an engaging session exploring how we can design and deliver places that support health, wellbeing, and equity. Drawing on national and local data, policy drivers, and the priorities of the Sheffield Health & Wellbeing Board, we’ll unpack what “healthy places” really mean and why they matter now more than ever.

fbe National - House Of Lords Luncheon 2025 *SOLD OUT*
Our annual House of Lords luncheon will take place on 02th October 2025, hosted by the Lord Deben. As ever, we are very grateful for his continued support of the fbe.

fbe Great Western - Paint-working *SOLD OUT*
Join us for an evening of networking whilst we learn the basics of watercolour painting from artist David Hunter. David will guide us through techniques and processes of watercolour painting in a fun and informal way which will be suitable for all from beginners to those who haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years.

fbe East Midlands - Golf Event
The FBE is excited to welcome you to our Golf driving range event at Ramsdale Park Golf Club. You will have chance to network while taking part in the best virtual golf experience all guided by PGA Coaches. The Coaches will help you learn how to perfect or improve your swing.

The Faculty of Building Golf Society, End of Season Open
This event brings us to the end of the 2025 season, it's our first and hopefully there will be many more to come. Ferndown is an ideal course to hold our finals day, as it has hosted numerous many prestigious tournaments. It has a fine reputation, stunning outlook in pristine condition and has regularly been favorably compared to the world famous Augusta. A beautiful level Heathland course and always featured in the top 100 courses in England. Following the Golf, players will be invited to remain for a late lunch and the presentation of przes.
Ferndown Golf Club is situated on Golf Links Road, Ferndown just a few miles beyond Ringwood on route to Poole. (A lovely part of the South West. Take a few days off, its worth the trip). The post code; BH22 8BU. The Golf event will be four ball format, players in pairs, in a better ball Stablford competition. There will also be prizes for the best individual gross and the nearest the pin(s) and longest drive. The competition rules will be played to WHS handicap, two players better ball Stableford. The competition winners will be awarded the Finals Cup and receive an invitation to play again next year. This year's event is sponsored by Wren Environmental.
Members and non members alike are requested to enter their names on the event page on the fbe web site. Martyn Howie is lead Golfer and will gather together the players tee times and golf handicaps (WHS where available) and any reservations. He can be contacted on 07940910413.

fbe Great Western - Golf Day *SOLD OUT*
fbe Great Western & Women in Property are pleased to be collaborating on the 2025 fbe Golf Day to be held over the stunning Kendleshire Championship Course. The format will be Texas Scramble with both team and individual prizes. Best team will win the newly rediscovered fbe golf day cup.

fft Western - Cocktail Masterclass
If you have always wanted to learn how to make your favourite cocktails… then try it and find it tastes amazing… all whilst networking, this will be the event for you!

fbe London - Summer Drinks
After a busy year for the built environment, join the FBE London Committee for their annual summer drinks in the fantastic location of the rooftop of RedevCo's new offices. It will be a chance to network and collectively further our agenda of Getting London Building.

fbe East Midlands - Clay Pigeon Shooting
We are excited to welcome you to Kibworth Shooting Ground for a fun morning of Clay Pigeon Shooting. The day will start with a breakfast roll (one filling) (bacon or Sausage or egg) and tea/coffee followed by two hours of shooting. The morning will conclude with a final drink and an opportunity to network.

fbe Birmingham - Lessons learned delivering complex infrastructure projects for the Industrial and Logistics sector
Danny Brown is Infrastructure Director for National Markets for SEGRO plc. Originally from a contracting background, Danny uses his experience to oversee the infrastructure delivery associated with SEGRO’s developments.
Over the years he has delivered many schemes in the West Midlands region, most recently the Coventry Gateway scheme near Coventry Airport. A complex and challenging earthworks scheme that has transformed the land in the area into highly desirable real estate plots.

fft Leeds - Pottery Painting
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening of pottery painting, professional networking, drinks and nibbles hosted at and sponsored by the Mott MacDonald Leeds office.

The Faculty of Building Golf Society - Faculty of Building West Midlands Open
This September we return to the Society's founding course in Bromsgrove. We have had superb golf at this course and this event in September is something to look forward to. The Blackwell Golf Club is a challenging 6250 yards 18-hole par 70. Founded in 1893 a nine-hole course was later re-opened in 1923 as an established Fowler & Simpson designed 18 hole which later was adapted by the gifted Herbert Fowler. Blackwell enjoys a fine reputation among amateur golfing circles and is featured in the top 100 courses in England. Following the Golf event, players will be invited to remain for a late lunch and the winners awards.
Blackwell Golf Course is situated on Agmore Road Bromsgrove, 10 minutes from Junction 1 of the M42 and Junction 4 of the M5 The post code; B60 1PY. The Golf event will be four ball format, players in pairs in a better ball Stableford competition. Also prizes for the best individual gross, nearest the pin(s) and longest drive. The competition rules will be played to WHS handicap. The competition winners will be awarded the Founders Cup and will be invited to play in the Annual National tournament at Ferndown Golf Club on 30th September 2025. (The event at Ferndown is kindly sponsored by Wren Environmental). Interested players,
Members and non members alike, are requested to enter their names on the relevant event page via the fbe web site.

fbe East Midlands - Coffee & Catch Up Networking Event
Please join us for our bi-monthly ‘Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and breakfast.

fbe Leeds - York Races *SOLD OUT*
Join the fbe Leeds team and our event sponsors, Bowman Riley and Edge, on an exciting trip to Ladies Day at the York Races Ebor Festival. Aside from our friendly fbe team, there are normally many property professionals to network with during the day at the event.

fft Western - fft & fbe - Coffee in the Park
FFT & FBE Joint Event! Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, snacks, and great company!

fft Manchester x YEP Manchester- Breakfast at Albert Schloss
Join us on the 14th of August for a classic breakfast at Albert Schloss. Our ticket includes a choice of warm breakfast rolls or pastry, accompanied by unlimited tea, coffee, and fruit juice.

fft Western - Bristol to Bath Cycle
A leisurely bike ride from Bristol to Bath along the railway path. Leaving Queens Square at 16:00, the ride will be at a relaxed pace so open to all, this also promotes networking en-route. Due to the leisurely pace, there is no need for lycra, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

The Faculty of Building Golf Society - Open Peridot Plate
Now we are well into our summer and the qiuieter month of August theres time enough to enjoy a round of Gold at one of the top courses. The Red Course at Frilford Heath is the original course laid out in 1908 by the five times open Champion J H Taylor.
fbe London - Summer Drinks
After a busy year for the built environment, join the FBE London Committee for their annual summer drinks in the fantastic location of the rooftop of RedevCo's new offices. It will be a chance to network and collectively further our agenda of Getting London Building.

fft Manchester - RTPI x FFT: Manchester & Salford's Expansion - A Focus on Strangeways and Cambridge and Holt Town
In this RTPI x FFT event we explore Manchester and Salford's ambitious urban expansion, focusing on the regeneration areas of Strangeways and Holt Town. This event will delve into the distinct characteristics of each area, examining their unique challenges and opportunities within the broader context of the cities' growth strategies.
fft Manchester - Urban Design Walking Tour & Social
FFT is excited to host an urban design walking tour and networking evening in Manchester!
This time, we’re heading outdoors to explore Castlefield, one of the city’s most historically rich and dynamically evolving neighbourhoods. Whether you’re passionate about cities, architecture, or just keen to see Manchester from a fresh perspective, this is the perfect midweek reset.

fbe Newcastle - Brewery Tour and Tasting
Join us for an evening of brews, pizza, and conversation!
fbe Great Western - An Introduction to Padel
Want to start playing padel, or just looking to find out a bit more about the sport everyone is talking about? Well, we've got the right event for you!
fbe Great Western - Site visit to Lyde Green School
Join us for an exclusive site tour of this innovative Passivhaus-targeted school, designed for 1,320 pupils and built with sustainability at its core.
Constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and aiming to be one of the first Passivhaus-accredited schools in the South West!

The Faculty of Building Golf Society v Chartered Surveyors North East
The season is well underway and the Faculty of Building Golf Society are holding a competitive golf challenge with the Chartered Surveyors North East Golf Society at Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire 16th July 2025. Located close to the historic city of York.

fbe East Midlands - Padel Tennis at WPA Mansfield
If you fancy having a go at Padel, whilst enjoying some networking with the fbe community then please do book on and join us for a Corporate Padel Tournament, we have booked out all four courts at WPA Mansfield and can have a maximum of 35 attendees, so book early to avoid disappointment. Teams will be arranged on the day, it will be a friendly social afternoon.