Agenda
Discover what’s coming up at BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland — from meeting Housing Supply Strategy targets to the latest construction innovations and practical guidance to improve quality across roofs and timber frame.
Following a factory tour showcasing product innovation and the latest technologies, expert speakers will explore the key issues shaping the delivery of high-quality new homes in Northern Ireland. They’ll explore the housing market in the region and the challenge of meeting future supply expectations, alongside practical insights from NHBC technical experts on roofing and timber-frame quality and defect prevention. Sessions will also address reducing customer complaints and claims, and consider water scarcity, drawing on lessons from international best practice.
Meet your host
Jamie Delargy
Award-winning business journalist, Jamie Delargy is our host for the day. He chairs EnergyCloud Northern Ireland, a not-for-profit enterprise, which aims to direct surplus renewable energy to households in fuel poverty.
Discover the full BEYOND ’26 LIVE agenda for Northern Ireland
08:15 - 09:00
Arrival and registration
09:00 - 10:30
Keystone Group factory tours
10:35 - 10:45
Conference Welcome
Jamie Delargy
Director
DP Ireland Ltd
10:45 - 11:10
Unlocking housing supply through the Planning Improvement Programme
Rosemary Daly
Chief Planner & Director of Regional Planning Governance and Legislation
Department for Infrastructure
11:10 - 11:50
DEMO: Timber frame: supervising quality, identifying defects and expert detailing
Lewis Taylor
Principal Technical Specialist
NHBC
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11:50 - 12:10
Reducing claims and delivering for new-home owners in Northern Ireland
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
12:10 - 12:30
DEMO: Roofs right first time: GRP chimneys and solar panels
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 13:50
Every drop counts: Tackling water scarcity – lessons from around the world
Lutz Johnen
Managing Director
Aquality
13:50 - 14:30
FIRESIDE CHAT: How investment, innovation and collaboration are key to building the infrastructure to unlock new home delivery
Liz Kimmins MLA
Minister for Infrastructure
DfI Minister
Sara Venning
Chief Executive
Northern Ireland Water
14:30 - 14:45
Conference close
Jamie Delargy
Director
DP Ireland Ltd
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Frequently asked questions
What is BEYOND ‘26 LIVE Northern Ireland?
BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland is the conference for anyone involved in the development of new homes in Northern Ireland. It’s a half-day packed with insightful sessions, an exclusive factory tour and valuable networking opportunities. From construction product innovation, to construction quality and ambitious volume targets - BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland puts it all centre stage.
Who can attend?
With the variety of content on offer from housing supply strategy to an in-depth look at construction quality in roofs , BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland really has something for everyone. Whether you’re a CEO or a trade apprentice, an experienced or potential site manager, a chippy or a roofing contractor, a construction director, a Housing Association, a Local Authority or a customer services manager, BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland is the perfect chance to learn, connect and be inspired.
When and where is the event?
BEYOND ’26 LIVE Northern Ireland is on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown.
How do I get to the Glenavon House Hotel?
The Glenavon House Hotel is located at 52 Drum Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8QS.
By car: Use postcode BT80 8QS for your Sat Nav.
By bus: Cookstown Bus Station is approximately 1 mile from the hotel.
By train: The Glenavon House Hotel is 27 miles from Portadown train station.