Building for the Future event shows how open conversations can drive industry progress

At a time when residential construction is facing both exciting opportunities and serious challenges, the value of connected, informed industry communities has never been higher.

Builders are hungry for knowledge — about emerging trends, changing regulations, and better ways to deliver quality homes. They also want to engage with others who are thinking ahead.

That’s why events like Building for the Future, recently hosted by Stiebel Eltron, stand out. Rather than focusing solely on product, the event put collaboration and knowledge-sharing front and centre — something that resonated strongly with builders and suppliers alike.

“I just wanted to bring everyone together to explore some of these key products and ideas that will shape how we build for the future,” said Jaymee Tresize, National Business Development Manager at Stiebel Eltron, and the driving force behind the event.

“It’s not about one product’s role in a building project. Building for the future is about all of us — builders, suppliers, trades — lifting together.”

Focusing on what matters most

Held in Melbourne, the Building for the Future event was designed to help the industry unpack some of the most pressing topics facing residential construction today, including:

• The shift toward all-electric homes and the implications of NCC 2025
  
• The increasing need for mechanical ventilation as homes become more airtight
  
• Healthier home design and growing consumer expectations
  
• Condensation management and building longevity
  

For Jaymee, the goal was clear from the start: create a space where people could openly share knowledge and experience, rather than simply attend another sales-driven presentation.

“When we started planning the event, we were thinking — what is going to make this a valuable experience?” she explained. “For someone to take a night away from their family or their business, there has to be real value in it.”

That value was delivered through a mix of technical insights, real-world builder experience, and plenty of time for peer-to-peer conversation.

“The room was full of people having conversations,” Jaymee said. “Everyone brought something to the table, and everyone walked away having learned something new.”

Industry appetite for positive change

The event also reflected a growing appetite across the industry for future-focused thinking and positive collaboration — something we see echoed consistently through The Good Builder community.

“You don’t know what you don’t know,” said Jaymee. “That’s why these events are so valuable. Someone in that room will always know something that can help you improve what you’re delivering.”

And there is no shortage of topics for the industry to engage with. Builders are navigating rising client expectations around healthier homes, preparing for regulatory changes that will reshape product choices, and responding to shifts in labour markets and sustainability requirements.

Events like Building for the Future help builders get ahead of these trends — and connect with others who are equally committed to doing so.

Meet Jaymee Tresize

Jaymee is fast becoming one of the construction industry’s most trusted voices when it comes to helping builders navigate innovation in home technology and building systems.

Her strength lies not just in product knowledge, but in her ability to listen and genuinely engage with builders on the challenges they face.

“I spend a lot of time talking with builders about where they’re at, what they’re focused on, and how we can support them,” she said. “It’s not about pushing a product — it’s about helping builders achieve what they want to deliver for their clients.”

It is that mindset — combined with her leadership of events like Building for the Future — that makes Jaymee such a valuable contributor to the industry conversation.

“Building for the future is about the whole industry improving together,” she said. “And it starts with open conversations and shared learning.”

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Author: TGB Editorial