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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

Join the fbe Leeds for their first inclusive golf event at Leeds Golf Centre and a day of fun aimed at golers and non-golfers alike!

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.

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 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.

We’d love for you to come along to our networking event, held at AECOM’s Manchester office where we’ll be joined by Career Coach Camilla De Burghe. Camilla will be sharing her years of coaching experience to help you set goals and understand why this process can be invaluable for your career.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

We'd love to welcome you for a fun evening of drinks, food and games at Black Cat Club, Park Row. As the year winds down, this event will be an opportunity to network with other built-environment professionals and celebrate our collective achievements in a relaxed, informal setting.

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.