Join FBE Leeds on a fun journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with great stories, beautiful buildings and drinks included at each stop.

Beginning at The Tetley, once the largest brewery in the country. Find out how it was formed, how it grew and what is happening today.

We'll then visit the Adelphi, a classic late-Victorian style pub. Enjoy the vintage surroundings whilst finding out about how beer was made at a brewery in the 1950’s, followed by a 'ghost' tour of former pubs and architecture sight-seeing across Leeds.

We'll then finish with a catch up over a pub dinner at Whitelock's Ale House.

This years AGM will be held before the AGM Dinner at We the Curious.

This year we have 2 two retiring posts. If you would like to put yourself forward for the committee, please complete the Nomination Form and return before the 3rd April 2025.

The Great Western committee has actively pursued Diversity and Inclusion within our industry and the current committee is active to address barriers to entry and make an inclusive environment for all. New committee members should believe in the ethos of inclusion and support the existing committee’s goals.

Join us for our 51st Anniversary AGM Dinner to be held this year at we the curious at Millenium Square, Bristol.

We are excited to be returning to central Bristol and have joining us another world class speaker who will share his amazing insights into performance and risk. It is, as always, a great opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and make new connections throughout the evening.

Allan Wilén, Glenigan’s Economics Director will present a sector-by-sector analysis of the constructions industry’s recent performance and Glengian’s forecasts for the next two years.

If you are keen to get involved with the FBE or learn more about what they do, please come along to the AGM. It will also give you an opportunity to meet the FBE Birmingham Branch Committee and review the past 12 months.

Join us for a the annual fbe Sheffield AGM in 2025. In person at Mott MacDonald Sheffield or via Teams link
We look forward to seeing you there. 

Join fft Leeds and industry colleagues for an evening of casual networking courtesy of Fazenda at their waterside terrace at Granary Wharf (weather permitting!)

Join us for a morning breakfast, networking, and insight. Our guest speaker, John Forkin MBE DL, Director of Marketing Derby will give an update on the City’s Development and opportunities in Derby.

Join us for a conversation with Nitesh Patel, Lead Economist at Turner and Townsend, on the economic outlook for the Construction Industry in 2025.

Faculty of Building Golf Society is opening the 2025 Golf Season with a celebration of St. Georges Day, an event at the home of England Golf on the Hotchkin at the Woodhall Spa Golf National Golf Centre on the 23rd of April 2025.  The Hotchkin is a classic heathland course ranked in the top 100 best in the world Golf Courses. 

Following the success of our Get London Building event in January 2025, join the FBE London Committee for another engaging panel session from leading industry experts where we unpick what we anticipate will be a raft of further regulatory reform as a result of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report (expected in March). This report is likely to touch all corners of the built environment and our panel will be discussing the key questions such as:

- What does this mean for the direction of travel for the industry?
- What does this mean for the regulation, specification and use of construction products?
- What can the industry be doing now to start preparing for these changes?

Details of the panel will be confirmed in due course.

Join us for the fbe Sussex annual general meeting in 2025. In person at Perch on Worthing Pier.
We look forward to seeing you there. 

Come along and join us for the ever popular bouldering session at the mothership in Bristol.

A Panel Discussion with Leaders in Life Sciences, Health, Infrastructure, Education, Commercial Property and Place-Making

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening as we bring together key leaders and visionaries from the Leeds Region to explore the core ingredients and considerations for driving innovation, growth, and opportunity.

This event will delve into the critical role of life sciences, health, education & skills, knowledge & infrastructure, and placemaking in shaping a thriving future for Leeds and its wider community. Whether you're a professional, policymaker, academic, or simply passionate about the region's development, this is an event you don't want to miss!

What to Expect

- Expert Insights: Gain unique perspectives from a diverse panel of leaders and innovators.
- Inspiring Discussions: Explore how collaboration across sectors can fuel economic and social growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and stakeholders.
- Actionable Ideas: Discover practical approaches to drive opportunity and innovation in the Leeds Region.

Confirmed Speakers

Henri Murison - Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership

Maja Nesdale, Architect and Place-Making Lead, Arcadis

Sam Lewis, Principal Regen Officer, Leeds City Council

Gareth Scargill, Director of Nexus, University of Leeds

Following the event there will be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a light buffet and drinks.

Join us at the start of May for a classic breakfast at Albert Schloss. Our ticket includes a choice of warm breakfast rolls or pastry, accompanied by unlimited tea, coffee, and fruit juice. This is your chance to meet like-minded industry professionals and grow your network of next-generation property and construction contacts in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. If you’ve specified a dietary requirement during your booking, simply speak to a member of the FFT committee upon arrival, and we’ll ensure you’re catered for.

We are now able to offer places and teams for the 2024 Early Summer fbe Birmingham Clay Pigeon Shoot.

Faculty of Building Golf Society are holding a ‘Ryder Cup style’ golf event open to members and non members, at Oakdale Golf Club on the 19th May 2025 Oakdale Golf Club is an established Parkland course with moorland acres amongst mature pines and only a mile from the centre of Harrogate. Designed by Dr. Alistair MacKenzie Oakdale offers highlights throughout the round.   This is a superb opportunity to network in an absorbing peaceful yet competitive atmosphere the afternoon before a major conference in Yorkshire. 

A Golf Day with a Difference
Our fantastic inclusive Golf Day is back! Two events in one to cater for all abilities of golfers.
Event One
Full 18 hole team event, Texas Scramble format. Please book as a team of four. Team member names and handicaps will be required prior to the event.
Breakfast Roll/Coffee Welcome
18 Holes of golf with prizes for 1st/2nd placed teams and individual prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive.
Event Two
Beginners/Improver/Taster Session. Work with a pro on the driving range and short course area in groups. Please book as an individual.
Welcome Coffee
2 hrs on the range/short course area with a pro (group of max 8 people). All equipment supplied. Prize for Best Endeavour.
Both groups then come together for a finishing drink in the clubhouse bar with prizegiving for both groups followed by a 3 course meal in the Swanston Brasserie with amazing views of the Pentlands Hills.

FBE North West Region are holding their 16^th Annual Golf Day and are delighted to invite you to Caldy Golf Club, Wirral on 12th June 2025 for a day's golf and the opportunity to meet with fellow construction professionals.          

This year the charity that the fbe North West Region are proud to support is Pinc + Steel and we are delighted to welcome back our sponsor for the event, Lexus Chester.

Join us in getting the summer feeling going with a BBQ and Garden Games at Stride Treglowns garden and the downs.

Its great opportunity for drinks in the sun (hopefully) and various games including spike ball, boules, touch rugby, cornhole, french cricket and many more!!

Make sure to bring your trainers!

With the arrival of summer and golf courses at their best the Faculty of Building Golf Society have a summer open event set in the heart of natural heathland. Ranked in the top 100 The Royal Ashdown Golf Club Forest is a course with 130 years of history and some of the most spectacularly natural fairways. It's a 'must play' and only one hour from London.

Our annual House of Lords Drinks Reception will take place on 3rd July 2025, hosted by the Lord Deben. As ever, we are very grateful for his continued support of the fbe.

The season is well underway and the Faculty of Building Golf Society are holding a competitive golf challenge with the Chartered Surveyors North East Golf Society at Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire 16th July 2025. Located close to the historic city of York. This course, situated in a heathland and and Parkland setting has been a regular stop for players on the European tour and hosted many prestigious County and National and International events. This is a superb opportunity for Golfing members to network in a slightly different competitive atmosphere, combining in teams with others in our industry with a common objective.  A regional qualifier open event for members and non-members alike The match format will be in the style of the Ryder cup and pairs better ball stableford competition, playing handicap is 85% of Couse Handicap based on WHS Handicap index with 2pts win 1pt for a halved match and strokes off lowest handicap differences. timings 9:00 am onwards: Breakfast Role and Coffee on arrival and Practice 09.30am-10.30am Tee Times reserved 3pm onwards: Late Lunch and Golf Prizes.

Now we are well into our summer and the qiuieter month of August theres time enough to enjoy a round of Gold at one of the top courses. The Red Course at Frilford Heath is the original course laid out in 1908 by the five times open Champion J H Taylor.

Join the fbe Leeds team and our event sponsors, Bowman Riley and Edge, on an exciting trip to Ladies Day at the York Races Ebor Festival. Aside from our friendly fbe team, there are normally many property professionals to network with during the day at the event.

Our annual House of Lords luncheon will take place on 02th October 2025, hosted by the Lord Deben. As ever, we are very grateful for his continued support of the fbe.