Why attend

The Construction News and Property Week Life Sciences & Research Clusters conference is a valuable investment for agents, developers, investors, occupiers, property management teams, construction professionals and more, to examin this fast-growing sector in commercial property.

Demand for lab space in the UK is still outweighing supply. With over 974,500 sq ft of lab space in demand and an additional 664,300 sq ft delivered in 2024, there is still a shortage of facilities, presenting opportunities for developers and construction professionals to bridge this gap.

This expanding sector provides lucrative new opportunities for contractors to help deliver on the demand for space, while real estate professionals can ensure developments align with tenants' needs, attract new start-ups as well as established organisations, and realise the potential returns on investments.

With over 80% of attendees achieving their objectives of attending, don’t just take our word for it, hear what our previous attendees had to say:

 

Knowledgeable speakers, engaged attendees, honest appraisal of the opportunities and the challenges

Stephen Caddy Strategic Marketing Manager Vinci Building

Well organised and well attended

Michael Rogers Director of Business Development VolkerFitzpatrick (Building)

Brilliant initiative, cutting edge and very timely.

Jackie Sadek Director Urban Strategy

Very well attended event with great insights and panels on the UK LSRE market from the experts in the industry.

Priya Shah Associate Director Linesight

Very relevant, on topic discussions on how to integrate life sciences and it's future needs into the urban landscape.

Sean Leahy-Fitzgerald Architect FBM Architects

Positive, interesting and good networking.

Tom Leake Design Director Curtins

Reasons why you should attend

Economic benefits: Real estate is the enabler for economic growth, presenting opportunities to support communities of new business and bring growth, opportunities and investment into local economies

Understand tenant needs: Explore the unique requirements of science and technology tenants, ensuring your developments align with the specialist needs of these research communities

Market insights: Gain valuable information into emerging trends and demands within this sector, enabling more informed investment decisions and strategic planning

Skill enhancement: Learn about the unique requirements for these builds, and better tailor your bids and win more of this future work

Strategic partnerships: Meet with key clients and occupiers to understand the tenant-centric design needed for successful new builds

Navigate regulations: Stay updated on the latest regulatory landscape for laboratory construction, ensuring your projects align with industry standards

Market expansion: Diversify the portfolio of projects you deliver and secure more of this work

Access decision makers: Engage directly with the estates directors of pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and developers creating opportunities for collaboration on future projects


Who attends

Delegates will be attending from all UK construction and real estate firms who work in job functions such as business development, investment, pre-construction, architecture, engineering, consultancy, leasing, asset management and more. 

Below is a breakdown of the audience profile:

Audience profile

Venue

Hilton Bankside, London
2-8 Great Suffolk St
London
SE1 0UG

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