Bringing people together to collaborate, debate and deliver excellence
fbe is led by the industry for the industry.
Our regional committees are all volunteers focused on linking likeminded people together to collaborate, debate and deliver excellence in the built environment. First established in 1946 after World War 2 had ended a group of industry fellows formed The Faculty of Building in a time of uncertainty and economic hardship. This spirt still lives on in the present day. Led by a central board with branches across the UK the commitment within each region to share knowledge and network is at the forefront of every event.
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Upcoming Events
The season will be well underway and the Faculty of Building Golf Society are holding another competitive golf challenge with the Chartered Surveyors North East Golf Society at Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire.
Join us once again in the relaxed setting of Preston’s popular 1842 Bar and Restaurant for our fbe Lancashire branch Summer Social. This a great opportunity to get away from your busy schedule for a few hours and come together for an informal catch-up and networking with the region’s property community.
This special event (free to members and only £8.50 for non-members) offers the chance to explore how locally grown grain is transformed into flour while hearing about the co-op’s mission to build a thriving local food system that prioritises sustainability, community wellbeing, and local prosperity.
Come and join fft Western for a run around the Bristol harbour in the first of our August wellbeing Wednesday series. The run will start in Queens Square and comprise a 5km route around the harbourside
Come along and join us for the ever popular bouldering session at the mothership in Bristol. A relaxed social event starting at 8:30am for approximately 1 hour however you can stay as long as your finger strength will allow! All abilities including first timers are welcome as there are several grades of difficulty. Climbing shoe hire included if required.
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. The ticket includes entry to the County Stand of York Racecourse, return coach to York city centre, and brunch at the Judge’s Lodging in York before the event.
Join us for a late summer SUP session around Bristol Harbourside as part of our Wellbeing Wednesdays series! We will have the opportunity for a 90 minute guided padel. The session will be tailored to our group, with most sessions including a mix of expert tuition, a paddle journey, and a selection of games
Why Padel? The fastest growing sport in the world, fun, social and competitive, an easy entry sport to play for all, mixed abilities can play together, a great way to exercise the body & mind, a low impact, high-energy cardio workout, that can be played all year round, officially recognised as a sport by the LTA. PADEL IS THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT FOR A REASON.
Simon Delahunty-Forrest - Director for Planning & Development within the Place, Prosperity and Sustainability Directorate for Birmingham City Council.
Simon began his career in local government in June 1989 as an apprentice architectural technologist with Birmingham City Council. Today, he is Director for Planning and Development within the Place, Prosperity and Sustainability Directorate, with responsibility for specialist areas including the City Design Team, Central Birmingham Planning Management, Northwest Planning Management and city-wide development planning.
fbe Great Western & Women in Property are pleased to be collaborating on the fbe Golf Day to be held at The Bristol Golf Club with panoramic views across the Severn Estuary. To make the event as open as we can, we will be accepting individual bookings for both courses.
Numbers are limited so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment.
fbe EXCLUSIVE Join fbe for an exclusive evening at the Hippodrome Casino - the UK's largest casino and one of London's most remarkable buildings. fbe CEO David Jones will interview Executive Chairman Simon Thomas live on stage.
Faculty of Building Golf Society - Vantage Building Control and Vantage Building Safety are keen to sponsor an event at the home of England Golf on the Hotchkin at the Woodhall Spa National Golf Centre and we have introduced a new event to our calendar; the 14th September, to play there.
Please join us for our new Leicester bi-monthly Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’ we launched due to its popularity in Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and a croissant.
We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming FBE Leeds event hosted by GRAHAM Construction at the iconic National Railway Museum in York.
The GRAHAM team are currently delivering the replacement of the National Railway Museum’s Grade II listed roof structure at Station Hall — a former goods station dating from 1875–77 and now home to the museum’s six royal carriages.
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.
Our annual House of Lords luncheon will take place on 1st October 2026, hosted by the Lord Deben. As ever, we are very grateful for his continued support of the fbe.
Join us on the 13th October for a classic breakfast at Albert Schloss to kickstart Healthcare Estates (IHEEAM) 2026! Our ticket includes a choice of warm breakfast rolls, accompanied by unlimited tea, coffee, and fruit juice.
Please join fbe Sheffield at Crowne Plaza Sheffield for the Sheffield Charity Construction Ball on the 13th November 2026. This ball is attended by a wide vaariety of construction professionals from accross the built enviroment and a great opportunity to network with clients, collaborators and construction professionals from Sheffield. fbe host a table annunally and sell individual tickets to this always 'sold out' event.
fft Leeds are already thinking about the most wonderful time of the year! We are pleased to announce our End of Year Social: Please join us at the Black Cat Club on 26th November from 5:30pm where you can enjoy complementary drinks, a buffet, and shuffleboard / interractive darts.
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.
Join us for the fbe House of Lords Festive Drinks Reception on Thursday, 3rd December 2026, generously sponsored by Lord Deben.
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