Highlights of the CIOB calendar for the coming month.
Site visit: The new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire
7 June, 3-5pm, Hatfield
Join CIOB Hemel on a tour of the new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) Building at the University of Hertfordshire.
This major project will result in the largest single building at the university, which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2024.
The striking, steel-framed building will extend over 15,000 sq m and is set over five floors. It will be grouped across four separate internal houses divided by a central atrium.
Modern methods of construction and offsite manufacturing will be utilised to deliver high-quality sustainable solutions.
The building is aiming for a BREEAM Excellent rating as part of the university’s climate vision goals. This will include delivering on water reduction, biodiversity, carbon management and air quality commitments.
Contact: [email protected]
Sustainable Leadership in Construction
8 June, 8.30-10am, Park Farm Hotel, Hethersett, Norfolk
Join Professor Saul Humphrey FCIOB, who will be talking about sustainable leadership in the construction industry.
Good leadership is critical to the success of all organisations, but following the latest IPCC report, recognising and addressing leadership in the context of sustainability has never been more critical.
Understanding that the built environment is responsible for up to 43% of the UK’s carbon footprint allows us to understand the problem.
Leading the sector to deliver more sustainable solutions can add value(s), avert climate disaster and enable purpose-driven solutions to benefit all.
Contact: [email protected]
Neighbourly Matters
20 June, 6.30-8.30pm, Leyland Golf Club, Leyland
This presentation is by Vince Rimmer of Propvisory chartered building surveyors, Lancashire.
Neighbourly Matters is a specialist area of surveying practice involving the owners/occupiers of adjoining or nearby properties. This deals with property rights and development works which impact neighbours.
An overview of more specific areas of practice will be discussed, including:
- access rights;
- boundary disputes;
- rights of light; and
- party wall matters.
Contact: [email protected]
HS2 Curzon Street: Raising the safety bar
22 June, 1-2.30pm, Birmingham
Join us as we combine a visit to the site of the first brand new intercity terminus station built in Britain since the 19th century with an overview of HS2’s new health and safety strategy.
HS2 Curzon Street station will be net zero carbon in operation, with eco-friendly design and sustainable technologies. The railway aims to meet the highest health, safety and security standards.
This site visit will be run by HS2 Ltd and BBV. Steve Fink, HS2’s head of HSE operations, will give an overview of the safety work.
Contact: [email protected]
Maidstone Tomorrow’s Leaders Construction Karting Cup 2023
22 June, 6-9pm, Sittingbourne, Kent
This well-attended and popular competition is once again taking place at the Bayford Meadows Karting Circuit in Sittingbourne.
It is an ideal evening to network with colleagues while competing in a friendly (although hard-fought!) race on one of the country’s premier outdoor floodlit kart circuits.
The event will commence with a drivers’ instruction briefing at 6.30pm followed by the racing. There will be ample opportunity to network with your fellow racers in between races.
A meal will be served during the evening. Either individual entries or teams of three are very welcome.
Costs: kart – £250 (maximum three drivers); individual place – £85. The cost includes racing, the use of all safety equipment, a meal and drink.
The event is sponsored by Teampol, which has generously sponsored this event for five years.
Contact: [email protected]
