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At LHC, our goal has always been to support you with the frameworks and knowledge needed to deliver vital projects. A key part of that goal is our commitment to staying deeply embedded in the industry conversations that shape your work.

With our frameworks meeting the Constructing Excellence Gold Standard Verification, it is important for us to prioritise engagement and collaboration within the market so we can deliver the best outcomes for clients, communities, and housing associations.

That’s why we were pleased to participate as a silver sponsor and exhibitor at The Housing Forum’s 2025 National Conference, Delivering Homes Together in October. This yearly event brings together the most senior and influential figures from across the housing and construction sector, providing invaluable information on the industry's priorities.

The key themes shaping your procurement landscape

The conference agenda was a direct reflection of the complex challenges you face daily. The sessions provided insights into the areas where your procurement needs are required.

• The drive to net zero: A keynote from Dr. Emily Nurse of the Climate Change Committee highlighted the urgent need for progress in decarbonising housing.
• Retrofitting existing stock: A goal that sits at the heart of many of LHC's Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework. LHCPG’s Paul Dawson, Group Technical Manager shared his expertise on this and discussed how our framework can support.
• Building safety & quality: Continued focus on the route to building safety and embedding quality in construction remains a non-negotiable priority.
• Innovation in Delivery: Topics like Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), managing carbon, and collaborative solutions for housing delivery highlighted the evolving landscape of the construction industry.

These are issues that influence your procurement strategies. Being in the room allowed us to understand the emerging challenges, and the solutions being developed.

Our presence: engaging with the heart of the industry

Our exhibition stand was a hub of excellent conversation and engagement. We were fortunate to connect with so many of you, listening to your projects and discussing how our frameworks can be shaped to better meet your housing needs. The quality of dialogue was a testament to the shared commitment in the room to improving housing delivery across the UK.

Why this matters for our clients

Our active participation in events like this is a core part of our service to you. It’s how we ensure we are not just keeping pace with the industry, but are positioned at the forefront of understanding it and educating our clients about how our frameworks can help them.

The intelligence we gather, the relationships we build, and the trends we identify directly feed back into how we develop and manage our procurement frameworks. This firsthand knowledge allows us to:

• Anticipate your needs and create frameworks that are truly fit-for-purpose.
• Provide you with the latest insights that inform your procurement planning.
• Connect you with highly vetted suppliers who are leading the way in areas like decarbonisation, MMC, and building safety.
• Provide enhanced project support with focused community impact

It's a vital link in the chain of knowledge that enables us to provide you with the robust, relevant, and forward-thinking support you deserve.

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