Highlights of the CIOB events calendar for the coming month.
Site visit: Norwich Castle
2 November, 3.30-6pm
Morgan Sindall will host the third site tour of its construction site and works in progress at Norwich Castle.
There will be an update on the progress made to the three phases of the scheme and an explanation of the journey so far. It will also include the client side of the story, with insights into the build from the end user point of view.
Following this, a there will be a guided tour of the Keep and Percival area, demonstrating the works in progress.
Contact: [email protected]
Corporate Social Responsibility in Construction, Leeds
3 November, 8am-12.30pm
CIOB West Yorkshire Hub has organised a half-day conference focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility within Construction.
Businesses face increasing responsibilities to improve economic, social and environmental issues in their communities.
Leading industry specialists will discuss key topics including equality, diversity and inclusion, frameworks and modern slavery.
Speakers include: Mark Harrison, head of EDI at CIOB; Hannah Lerigo-Stephens, business liaison manager at Stronger Together; Sharon Slinger, owner and director at diversity and inclusion specialist Constructing Rainbows; and Philip Henderson, construction framework manager/YORbuild programme manager, at YORBuild.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Elective Care Centre – Inverness Campus
9 November, 2-4pm
Take a sneak peek at the NHS Highlands Facility before the opening date. Balfour Beatty is offering a tour of this new healthcare build that will provide elective orthopaedic surgery and full ophthalmology services to surrounding communities. It will have 24-bed inpatient rooms, plus outpatient rooms and operating theatres.
Contact: [email protected]
CIOB EDI Conference
15 November, 9.30am-4.30pm, online
An international discussion that will help to establish the CIOB as a sector lead on promoting EDI.
This virtual event will be a global gathering of experts in the field. Attendees will participate in an engaging event that will provide examples of best practice and solutions to common barriers to fairness, inclusion and belonging.
Register online at CIOB Events.
How to Manage Team Wellbeing, Motivation and Productivity
16 November, 12-1.30pm, online
Mark Sharratt, director of Dale Carnegie and founder of Energy Alchemy, is a recognised expert on developing high-performance workplace cultures. Join him as he takes you through practical tools to assist you with managing team wellbeing, motivation and productivity.
Topics in the webinar include the psychological drivers of wellbeing, productivity and the importance of feedback, as well as techniques to improve performance.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: 11 Pilgrim Street, London
29 November, 4-6.30pm
Join CIOB and NAWIC London for a look at this innovative refurbishment of a 115,000 sq ft office in the St Paul’s area of the City of London.
The project features sustainable elements including the conversion of the former car park to active travel ‘end of journey’ facilities. The upper floor uses a timber structure which we anticipate will be in place by the time of the site visit.
The session includes a brief discussion about the sustainable elements of the project with Tom Webster of Webb Yates and contractor ISG.
Thanks to project manager Ashfold Management Services for its support.
Contact: [email protected]
Culture Change Roadshow, Scotland
13 December, 1-3pm, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh
Join CIOB and Scottish Futures Trust for a Culture Change Roadshow. CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble and Graham Simpson MSP will discuss critical themes within the industry, including public sector procurement, EDI, digital innovation and quality and safety.
These short presentations will underscore the need to adapt and evolve the industry to meet the changing needs of our built environment. After the closing remarks we welcome you to join us for some drinks and nibbles, giving you the opportunity to network.
Contact: [email protected]
For a full list of events and to register visit www.ciob.org/events.
