East of England Sustainable Building Network. Breakfast, networking, presentation and Q&A for sustainable construction professionals.

EESBN - Sustainability in Construction Contracts

Join the East of England Sustainable Building Network (EESBN) for breakfast, networking and a talk from Ellisons exploring sustainability in NEC and JCT construction contracts.

This event

Monday 7 December 2026

9:00 am – 11:30 am

The Oak Bar and Terrace, Norwich, NR7 0HH

Networking, seated breakfast, presentation and Q&A

SPEAKER: Ian Seeley - Partner and construction law solicitor at Ellisons - ellisons.com/team/ian-seeley (https://ellisons.com/team/ian-seeley/)

TOPIC: Sustainability in Construction Contracts: Current Provisions, Amendments and Future Developments

SUMMARY: How do construction contracts address environmental responsibilities, and how might those requirements evolve?

Ian will explore the environmental and sustainability provisions within the current NEC (New Engineering Contract) and JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) construction contracts. The session will explain what these standard contracts already incorporate and how amendments can strengthen environmental protections.

He will also discuss the issues to consider when presented with amendments, helping attendees understand what to look out for when reviewing additional sustainability requirements.

Finally, Ian will look ahead at potential developments and how environmental and sustainability considerations could become more firmly embedded in construction contracts.

About UKSBN

UKSBN hosts the East of England Sustainable Building Network, a bi-monthly networking and learning opportunity that brings together construction industry and sustainability professionals.

The network provides a platform to make connections, share knowledge and explore ways to improve sustainability in the built environment over breakfast, tea and coffee. It aims to support more sustainable construction and the UK’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

Each event features guest speakers sharing their perspectives through presentations, discussions and Q&A sessions. If you are interested in speaking at a future event or have any queries, please contact Lilly Clarke at lclarke@cannonclarke.co.uk.

The presentation will offer practical insight for professionals involved in specifying, reviewing or working under construction contracts, with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issues raised.

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