The Business of Housing 2026 SPA Glasgow

The Business of Housing 2026, organized by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) and supported by SFHA stakeholders, is a crucial one-day event for the commercial and operational arms of the housing sector. This conference is designed to cut through the noise and focus on the practicalities of delivery: how do we build more, build better, and build sustainably? Held in the heart of Glasgow, the event targets the leadership teams of housing associations, local authorities, and the construction supply chain. The 2026 agenda is specifically tailored to address the "Housing Emergency" declared across several Scottish regions, seeking innovative financial and construction models to accelerate supply.

The conference features a high-impact exhibition floor where the latest in sustainable building materials, modular construction, and energy-efficient technologies are on display. This "living lab" allows delegates to interact with the products that will define the next decade of social housing. Keynote sessions will feature the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and leaders from the private development sector, facilitating a rare cross-sector dialogue on land supply and planning reform. A major focus of the day will be "The Finance of Net Zero," exploring how housing providers can fund the massive retrofit programs required to meet Scotland's ambitious climate targets without compromising their financial stability.

Beyond the high-level policy discussions, the event offers "Procurement Clinics." These sessions provide housing associations with direct access to procurement experts who can advise on navigating the latest frameworks and legal requirements. This ensures that the event is not just a talking shop, but a place where real business deals are struck and project pipelines are secured. With hundreds of delegates and dozens of exhibitors, it is the most significant forum for housing leaders to meet the partners who will help them deliver on their promises to tenants and the Scottish Government alike.