Building Future Education Conference (9-10 May)

9th May 2012

Formerly known as BSEC, Building Future Education is the UK's only dedicated exhibition and conference for the design, construction & adaptation of education spaces from the planning stage through to the fit out and use of new or refurbished buildings.

The event will bring together over 2.500 visitors across the two days, offering a detailed insight into government policies, new funding and procurement routes, free schools and academies projects, refurbishment projects and the future of the education market through the free-to-attend seminars and the main conference.
BFE UK is exclusively supported by Partnerships for Schools, soon to be the Education Funding Agency.
Key topics to be covered through the feature areas and main conference include:
Overview of the new school building schemes – PSBP, Free Schools and UTCs
University and College buildings included for the first time
Funding – how do education clients secure adequate finance for large-scale projects?
Standardisation – how the industry is adapting to one of the key recommendations of the James Review
School sports – in depth look into sports facilities in the run up to the Olympics
Innovation – what scope is left for bespoke design in the current policy environment?
Public Schools – insight into the distinctive aspects of public school design and maintenance
BSF – focus on legacy work to be carried out on 500 schools
Primary schools – what are the key challenges to delivering a great school for the 4 – 11 age group?
Sustainability - what next for the green schools agenda?