
Venue: The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT
Time; 7.45 - 10.15am
With the 2025 Spring Budget on the horizon and following the sweeping tax changes of last autumn, understanding its potential impacts will be essential for everyone working across the built environment.
From shifts in public sector investment to rising employer costs and evolving tax policies, the way the construction industry responds to these changes will shape opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.
Join us as our panel unpacks:
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What the Spring Budget means for the public and private sectors in 2025
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Key public sector opportunities, from infrastructure funding to school and hospital projects
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Cost pressures facing employers, and what this means for the workforce
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Tax policy changes that could affect private developers and investors
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How the industry can adapt and plan ahead in a changing economic landscape
Speakers

Jos Lans
Medexs (CEO)
Jos Lans is the CEO of Medexs, a leading company specialising in the design and construction of classified medical spaces and buildings. With extensive experience in the healthcare construction industry, Jos has been instrumental in delivering sustainable, flexible, and high-quality solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Under his leadership, Medexs has successfully implemented modular and circular construction principles, significantly reducing build times and transportation mileage. Jos is committed to innovation and transparency, ensuring that Medexs meets the evolving demands of healthcare providers across Europe

Joshua Bannister
Norwood (MD)
Josh Bannister is the Managing Director at Norwood Group Ltd, based in Stockport, UK. Coming from engineering and business management background, Josh has been guiding Norwood's growth and innovation since 2016. Under his leadership, Norwood has become a leading provider of modular cleanroom partitioning systems, ceilings and doors, serving sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences and advanced manufacturing. His focus on quality manufacturing and sustainable materials has positioned Norwood as a trusted partner for critical environments. This commitment has helped Norwood to secure long-term collaborations with major healthcare providers and research facilities.