People are often in a rush to move ahead, but it’s worth spending time to explore problems fully.

Networking and after-show activities.Beyond the insightful panels and discussions, Advancing Prefab is also renowned for its vibrant social calendar.

Every night, attendees are invited to a plethora of after-show gatherings, from official parties to impromptu meet-ups.This emphasis on the social aspect ensures attendees not only gain knowledge but also foster meaningful connections within the industry.. 5.2023's unique feature: Live research session.

In a move to make the event even more interactive, this year introduces a one-hour live research session.Here, attendees will explore various contemporary topics like embodied carbon solutions or integrated factory modelling.

But it's not just about passive learning; participants will actively engage in live research, directly inputting their thoughts and opinions via their phones..

In conclusion, the Advancing Prefab event in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for the 13th and 14th of March, promises to be a blend of innovation, learning, and networking.Last year LETI published some of the first documents offering advice on designing for net-zero carbon: The Climate Emergency Design Guide, and The Embodied Carbon Primer.

A voluntary organisation made up of hundreds of professionals, LETI aims to share and collate knowledge in order to improve the way buildings are designed.Bryden Wood’s Head of Sustainability, Helen Hough, has been leading the embodied carbon workstream for the past year.

There are now six sub-workstreams within it.Each one is looking at different aspects of embodied carbon: the importance of whole-life carbon, benchmarking, the collection of case studies, etc.