The Innovate UK Emergent Sustainable Built Environment Materials project (ESBEM) presents a series of lunchtime webinars that aim to support the supply chain by offering expert presentations on the processes involved in test certification and acceptance of innovative, low-environmental impact construction materials and products.
Whether you’re an innovative SME bringing a product to market, a supporter of emerging technologies, or part of the wider building and infrastructure supply chain, this series offers valuable insights into what can often feel like a complex system.
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Webinar Series Schedule:
Webinar 1: Overview of Testing, Certification & Acceptance for Innovative Construction Materials
Wednesday, 24th September 2025 12:30-13:30
Gain clarity on why testing and certification matter, the roles of NHBC and Building Control, differences between building and infrastructure certification, and what adopters expect from potential suppliers.
Speakers include: Tom Bassett of Building Research Establishment (BRE), Joanna Dimitriadis of Skanska, The NHBC.
Webinar 2: Testing of Innovative Construction Materials
Tuesday, 21st October 2025 12:30-13:30
Understand the importance of appropriate testing, how to select the right test protocols, differences between component and system testing, and an introduction to fire testing.
Speakers include: Christopher Smith-Wong of BSI, Stuart MacLachlan of Lucideon, Talal Fateh of Efectis
Webinar 3: Certification of Innovative Construction Materials
Tuesday, 11th November 2025 12:30-13:45
Explore what certification really means, the pathways available, its market value, types of certification, and how to strategically plan for it.
Speakers include: BBA, KIWA, Kenoteq, HSE.
Webinar 4: Carbon Accounting
TBC December 2025 12:00-14:00
Learn the essentials of carbon accounting, including taxonomy, LCA requirements, data assessors need, and the steps to achieve a certified LCA and EPD.