Sydney Build Expo 2026 | SDS

Please meet us outside of Betty's Burgers under the ICC so we can enter together. Student leads will be announced closer to the day. You are also welcome to meet up with us throughout the day.

Speakers: - Dr Matthias Irger, National Head of Sustainability - COX Architecture - Adrian Taylor, Regenerative Lead - BVN Architecture - Ben Slee, Executive Committee - Architectural Science Association - Yann Frampton, Senior Associate Architect - Hassell

Speakers: - Katie Eyles, Embodied Carbon Lead - NABERS - Ryan Flack, New Builds and Planning Lead - NABERS What you'll learn: - How to commit to lower‑carbon construction and translate those commitments into real outcomes - Why meaningful action to reduce embodied carbon needs to start early in the design process - Who is involved at each stage of the project and where responsibility sits - Practical ways to ensure what is planned is what actually gets built - How to measure embodied carbon at project completion to confirm and verify results

Speaker: Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager - Responsible Wood What you'll learn: This presentation by Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, explores why certified timber is a cornerstone of sustainable, low-carbon construction. Timber products sourced from Responsible Wood / PEFC-certified forests are renewable, responsibly managed, and independently verified to meet rigorous environmental, social, and economic standards. The session will highlight how sustainably managed forests provide a continuous, renewable supply of timber while protecting biodiversity, supporting regional communities, and ensuring long-term forest productivity. It will also explain the critical role certified timber plays in climate change mitigation, including carbon sequestration during tree growth and long-term carbon storage in wood products. When timber is used in place of more emissions-intensive materials, it can significantly reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. In addition, the presentation will address the strength and performance properties of modern timber products, including their suitability for structural applications, design flexibility, and innovation in engineered wood systems. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of why certified timber is not only a sustainable choice, but a high-performance material essential to building a resilient, low-carbon future.

Speakers: - Dr Matthias Irger, National Head of Sustainability - COX Architecture - Julian Sutherland, Head of Sustainable Assets APAC - JLL - Clinton Craggs, Sustainability Director - Webuild - Hannah Jones, Sustainable Design Lead - TTW - Danielle Kwik, Associate Director, Property Buildings - WSP

You’ll be welcome to explore the exhibitors at your own pace or with friends, and are also encouraged to join the CIOB Construction Industry Social Networking event starting at 2:30 PM.

Please meet us outside of the ICC so we can enter together. Student leads will be announced closer to the day. You are also welcome to meet up with us throughout the day. Coordinates: 33.87347° S, 151.20068° E

Choice between: Construct & Connect Speed Networking: Meet with seasoned experts in a dynamic networking format that encourages idea-sharing and collaboration. OR PANEL: Designing with Nature in Mind: The Biophilic Approach Speakers: - Tommy Sutanto, National Technical Lead - BVN Architecture - Ryan Graul, Associate - BLP

Choice between: Sustainability Professionals Forum: Be part of a dynamic networking session where sustainability professionals unite to spark ideas, share knowledge, and inspire action. It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your network and contribute to building a more sustainable future. OR Workshop: Digital Marketing Essentials: Building your Online Presence with Adrien Moffatt, Communications Manager - Woods Bagot

Speakers: - Katie Roberts, Principal Sustainability Consultant - Cundall - Carol Marra, Architect | Director | Churchill Fellow - MARRA + YEH ARCHITECTS

A series of networking events will be held from 1:30PM which you are encouraged to attend. - 1:30PM: Architecture Social - 2:30PM: Diversity in Construction - 3:30PM: Women in Construction