Highlights of the CIOB calendar for the coming month. All events are online webinars unless otherwise stated.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The benefits of a commitment to inclusion and accessibility in the built environment
1 March, 12-1pm
The built environment is for everyone – and the more inclusive and diverse the industry can become, the more it will serve the needs of our communities.
The first part of this webinar is presented by Mark Harrison, head of EDI at CIOB, on the state of diversity and inclusion in the UK construction industry, why EDI is so important, what the CIOB is doing about it and what employers and employees can do themselves to further this important issue.
The second half, led by Sarah Sorrell, surveyor and access consultant for Oakley Estates, will look at the need to be inclusive, how to be an accessible business, designing with access in mind and will cover the legislation and obligations driving this.
We will also look at the specific challenges of renovating and developing historic and regulated buildings and will discuss the positive outcomes of improving accessibility and inclusion within a heritage setting.
Please register for a link to join the webinar nearer the date.
Contact: [email protected]
Birtley to Coal House ecology presentation
2 March, 9-11am
Join the Newcastle Hub for this live webinar presented by Mark Wilson, senior ecologist at Costain.
He will give a synopsis of the detailed design and pre-works ecological survey undertaken to mitigate against impacts to protected, priority and invasive species, focusing on the A1 Birtley to Coalhouse road improvement scheme near Gateshead.
Contact: [email protected]
New National Children’s Hospital project
16 March, 12.30-1.30pm, Ireland
Join CIOB Dublin Hub for a CPD with Howard McDonagh, construction director for BAM Building and project director for the New Children’s Hospital in Dublin.
McDonagh’s presentation will give an introduction to the project, with information about the team and the challenges of the project, a progress update on its current status and handover rates metrics.
Contact: [email protected]
The Entopia Building retrofit
16 March, 4-6pm, Cambridge
It’s now just over 10,200 days until 2050 – the date when over 110 countries have committed to a legally binding agreement on net zero carbon emissions.
ISG is blazing a trail when it comes to the built environment’s carbon impact by transforming a 1930s telephone exchange in central Cambridge into a world-leading example of ultra-sustainable retrofit. The building will become Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership’s (CISL) home in Cambridge.
In this face-to-face CPD session, join ISG and CISL as they take you through the challenges they faced in designing and constructing against these sustainability requirements and outline the solutions they adopted to ensure success.
There will be a presentation with the ISG and CISL team, followed by a tour of the building and light refreshments.
Contact: [email protected]
Newcastle Annual Dinner
18 March, 6.45pm-1am
Join your industry colleagues and fellow professionals for an excellent night of fine dining, entertainment and networking in Newcastle. John Barnes will be the guest speaker.
A table for 10 is £700 + VAT, while individual seats are £75 + VAT. Sponsorship packages are available.
Contact: [email protected]
Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner 2022
31 March, 7pm-12.30am, Maidstone
The Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner, now in its 17th year, is accepted as one of most prestigious construction dinners in the south east.
The event is supported by construction professionals across a wide range of disciplines with a restricted guest list of 180.
With its diverse guest list, this event will provide a unique opportunity for like-minded professionals to meet in a sociable environment for an enjoyable evening.
For a full list of events and to register visit events.ciob.org.
