A round-up of CIOB events across the UK next month
Are Your Site Conversations Costing You More Than You Think?
20 January, 12pm-1pm, online
Rework is one of the construction industry’s most costly and persistent problems – often hidden behind tight deadlines, fragmented communication and complex subcontractor chains.
This expert panel in partnership with Kraaft will explore the real cost of rework through real-life examples – tracing how a simple miscommunication onsite escalated into a six-figure issue and what could have prevented it. We’ll unpack the human and operational factors behind rework and demonstrate how modern communication tools are transforming project delivery.
Contact: [email protected]
Engineered Deconstruction – The Future of Demolition
15 January, 12pm-1pm, online
What if demolition wasn’t about breaking things down, but about building sustainability up? This webinar with Colemans reveals how engineered deconstruction is redefining the future of demolition: cutting waste, reducing embodied carbon and unlocking real value for clients and the planet.
Speakers will be Mark Coleman FCIOB, CEO at Colemans, Titus Akpan MCIOB Assistant Project Manager, Colemans, and CIOB Sustainability Ambassador. Chaired by Amanda Williams CIOB Head of Environmental Sustainability.
For further information and bookings: www.ciob.org/events
NEC vs JCT construction contracts – discussing the key differences
27 January, 6.45pm-9.30pm, Maidstone
In this panel discussion, GVE Commercial Solutions directors Matt Clark and Steve Goodwin will share insights on how each contract addresses real-world challenges. The key topics will be programming, change management and risk management.
Drawing on live project experience and contractual expertise, the speakers will compare the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, offering practical guidance to help contractors, consultants and clients understand the different approaches to many of the key contractual processes.
A two-course meal will be served prior to the presentations.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Lasdun Wall, University of East Anglia
27 January, 3.30pm-6pm, Norwich
Take a tour of with MACE Contractors of the University of East Anglia’s iconic Lasdun Wall, a Grade II-listed, mid-century architectural landmark undergoing a four-phase refurbishment.
Using advanced construction technologies and circular economy principles, the project is driving significant carbon savings and supporting UEA’s net zero goals.
Contact: [email protected]
Edinburgh Dungeon Experience
29 January, 2pm-4.30pm, Edinburgh
CIOB invites members and early-career professionals to an evening of thrills, chills and career connections deep in the dark heart of Edinburgh’s past.
Step into The Edinburgh Dungeon and experience 70 minutes of live-action storytelling and eerie special effects, while mingling with fellow graduates across the built environment sector – in costume or not! Come solo or with friends. Spaces are limited.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Laughton Place Conservation Works
29 January, 9.30am-11am, East Sussex
A site visit to Laughton Place, a Grade II-listed building set within a Scheduled Monument, currently undergoing a programme of conservation and repair works.
The current conservation project includes extensive roof and wall repairs, deep repointing and the introduction of hood mouldings over windows.
The tour will be led by the project Architect (Andy Burrell Architecture), the Principal Contractors (Alex Ritchie – Valley Builders Ltd), and the Masonry Specialists (Andrew Burnett – Paye Stonework & Restoration).
Contact: [email protected]
For a full list of events and to register visit www.ciob.org/events.
