Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.
Join us for this Midlands half-day CPD event, exploring JCT 2024 and the Building Safety Act.
Industry leaders and experts will discuss two pivotal topics shaping the construction and built environment sector: the 2024 revisions and amendments to the JCT contracts and the progress of the Building Safety Act one year after implementation.
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A Legal Round-up of 2024: What did we learn and why does it matter to you?
3 April, 5.45-7.30pm, London
Join CIOB London Tomorrow’s Leaders for its popular legal event of the year at Pinsent Masons’ London Crown Place offices.
This CPD session will cover the key case law developments in the infrastructure sector over the last year and why they matter to you. Expert guest hosts will discuss the most important court decisions from 2024 and provide some practical tips to help you to avoid common pitfalls.
There will also be an opportunity at the end to ask questions.
Contact: [email protected]
Built Environment Strategies for a Water-Scarce World
8 April, 12-1pm, online
Join our one-hour webinar where Jo Osborn of Waterwise, and Dr Dan Simmons, founder of Quensus, discuss ideas to safeguard our water future.
Hosted by Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability, the experts will discuss the route towards a water-efficient future and how to optimise water management and efficiency on site. See p18 for more details.
Contact: [email protected]
Essentials of Good Risk Management
10 April, 5.30-7.30pm, Reading
Effective risk management helps anticipate potential issues before they become critical, allowing for proactive measures to be implemented.
This CPD will show how developing a comprehensive risk management process minimises failure, prevents financial losses, maintains customer trust and ensures long-term sustainability.
Attendees will hear from: Aalok Sonawala, PMO lead, National Programmes, RLB; risk management expert Kishan Patel; and Matt Sharp, chief digital officer, RLB.
They will cover a range of topics that will give you the knowledge to start your journey towards good risk management and how to begin setting up a risk management plan and policy.
Contact: [email protected]
Getting paid: Protecting your cash flow and reducing risk
16 April, 1-3pm, online
In association with Quigg Golden, this webinar will equip contractors and subcontractors with the knowledge to aid claims management to protect themselves against contra charges.
Topics featured include:
- The fundamentals of a claim.
- An overview of the Construction Contracts Act 2013.
- Key provisions of Public Works Contracts (PWC).
- Extensions of time (EoTs) and loss/expense claims.
- Contract administration and steps to take if you don’t get paid.
Contact: [email protected]
Site tour: Oxford railway station expansion project
29 April, 9-11am, Oxford
Join Kier for an exclusive tour and overview of the expansion of Oxford station – featuring a new platform and western entrance, including replacement of Botley Road bridge. Current work is focusing on the replacement of the bridge.
The visit will start with a short presentation, followed by Q&A, then a walking tour around the area to view the various sites. The tour is within walking distance of Oxford station along Becket Street. There won’t be access onto site.
Contact: [email protected]
