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A ‘one team’ culture improves quality: West Midlands cross-body event focuses on collaboration

Speakers at Collaborative Conversations. Image: CIOB

In March, the cross-institute Collaborative Conversations series returned to the West Midlands, focusing on how effective collaboration underpins successful project delivery and helps meet commitments to clients, stakeholders and communities.

In his keynote, ICE President David Porter reflected on experience from Northern Ireland, highlighting the importance of engaging end users early and throughout projects. He emphasised that collaboration across institutions, through shared challenges, knowledge and networks, strengthens both individual professionals and the wider industry, noting: “The more you put into your institution and your networks, the more you get out, and that ultimately strengthens the profession as a whole.”

Chaired by Dr Rebecca McElliott of Bromsgrove District Council, the session brought together speakers from the West Midlands Combined Authority, AtkinsRéalis, MEPC and BM3 Architecture, who shared practical insights from major regional schemes.

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