Highlights of upcoming CIOB events in November and December
Webinar on Site Supervisor’s Competence Framework
5 November 12-1pm Online
Leading contractors and sector experts will share their first-hand experiences of implementing the Site Supervisor Framework in an online webinar from CIOB.
The event will deliver a clear understanding of the framework – why it was created, how it aligns with other sector frameworks developed through the Hackitt Review, and what it means in practice.
Experts will discuss the benefits it brings to projects and people, as well as the challenges faced—and how these have been successfully overcome.
Attendees will have the chance to put questions to the panel. Speakers are Nicola Markall FCIOB Workforce Planning Director with Sir Robert McAlpine; Peter Dawber, Chartered Building Engineer who serves as Chair of a number of academic, industry and professional boards at a regional, national and international level as well as member of various influential committees; and Kris Zakrzewski MCIOB, senior project manager at Colorminium and Envoy Projects, holding principal contractor competency certification for all buildings including higher risk buildings and also serves on industry committees and steering groups.
“Your Contract. Your Cash Flow. Your Control.”
6 November 6pm-8.30pm, Wokingham
Two guest speakers will cut through the jargon around legal essentials of managing cash flow in construction projects.
Cesare McArdle Partner at Herrington Carmichael and Ben Ramsay, ops director at Francis Construction, will unpack key contractual provisions, bust common myths about what the law really allows and share practical advice on protecting your position. With real-world examples of what can go wrong – and how to fix it – you’ll leave with clear, actionable insights to strengthen your contractual strategy and keep projects on track.
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North East Construction Conference
7 November 12pm-7pm, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
CIOB North East England’s inaugural conference offers access to critical CPD topics and network in one hit.
A variety of experts representing different sectors of the industry will discuss legal updates, JCT Contracts, Retrofit and Building Safety amongst many others.
Contact: [email protected]
From Hard Hats to Firewalls: Building a Secure Future with AI
12 November 9.30am-1pm, Bury St Edmunds
The CIOB Ipswich and Norwich Hub Committees deliver a dynamic and thought-provoking event exploring the rapidly evolving role of AI across the construction industry – from operational benefits and legal implications to cybersecurity and education.
This session brings together a panel of expert speakers who will explore the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of AI in the industry: Tony Crowley, Frank Jennings and John Greenwood.
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Reimagining Student Living – The Purdown View Passivhaus Revolution Bristol
25 November 8.30am-10.30am, Bristol
Discover how University of West England’s Bristol’s Purdown View is setting a new benchmark for sustainable student accommodation. As the UK’s largest certified Passivhaus development, this £80m project delivers 900 net-zero rooms, combining cutting-edge design, wellbeing-focused spaces, and groundbreaking energy performance. Join us to explore how this game-changing model is shaping the future of university estates and scalable, fossil fuel-free living.
Attendees will hear directly from JLL and project partners about the challenges and triumphs of delivering large-scale Passivhaus student housing.
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Site visit: Wecock Farm Passive Housing Site Visit
9 December 12pm-2pm, Waterlooville
Join the CIOB for this valuable site visit led by DM Habens Ltd. The Wecock Farm (Bunting Gardens) project is a pilot scheme for Portsmouth City Council, built to the Passivhaus standard. It uses a “fabric first” approach to drastically reduce heating and cooling needs, resulting in lower energy costs, a reduced carbon footprint, and improved air quality.
The tour will be led by the DM Habens Ltd team: Sean Morge MCIOB senior contracts manager, Rory Kennedy MCIOB contracts manager and Andrew Parsons site manager.
This event will start with a 45 minute talk on the project followed by a tour of the construction site.
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Edinburgh Dungeon Experience
18 December 3pm-4.30pm
Join the CIOB at Edinburgh Dungeon: networking, immersive history, spooky fun, and great connections. Step into The Edinburgh Dungeon and experience 70 minutes of live-action storytelling, eerie special effects, and terrifyingly good fun – all while mingling with fellow graduates across the built environment sector.
What to Expect:
- A spine-tingling tour of Edinburgh’s darkest history
- Live actors, immersive sets, and the infamous Drop Dead ride
- Networking with fellow grads and industry reps – in costume or not!
Contact: [email protected]
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