Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Laurence Associates recently attended the Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026, where industry professionals from across the construction sector came together to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment.

The event featured insightful panel discussions covering topics such as skills and AI, sustainability, building safety, procurement and emerging technologies. Each session highlighted how collaboration, innovation and forward-thinking approaches are helping the sector respond to evolving demands.

It was a valuable opportunity for Jason and Sam to gain insight into how these important issues are being addressed across the industry, as well as to connect with likeminded professionals and build new relationships within the sector.

Events like this are an important reminder of the collective effort required to ensure construction continues to grow, adapt and thrive.

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Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

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Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

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Considering a Home Extension?

Laurence Associates Attends Cornwall Council Planning Agents Forum

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Vickery Holman Market Review

Appeal Success Near St Ives

James Vivian Promoted to Associate Director

Laurence Associates Returning to the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Waterside Lookout

Rural Outbuilding Conversion Secures Planning Consent

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Coastal Home Design in Devon & Cornwall

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

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Committee Success Secures Permission in Principle for New Homes

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

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Non-Material Amendment Success

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

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Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

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New premises & 30 Years in the business

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Certificates of Lawfulness Explained

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Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Cornish Replacement Dwelling Submitted for Building Regulations

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Grand Designs

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Why Do a Self Build?

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