Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.
Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner 2025
6-7 March, 7pm-12.30am, Bearsted, Kent
The Maidstone Hub invites guests to join it at the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club in Bearsted for this annual prestigious black-tie dinner.
The Maidstone annual dinner is always fully booked, with many companies returning each year. The event provides guests with the opportunity to network with the leaders of the south-east’s building environment sector, providing a unique opportunity for like-minded professionals to meet and entertain guests in a social setting.
The guest speaker for this year’s dinner is Rory Bremner – impressionist, comedian, satirist, translator, columnist and writer.
Contact: [email protected]
Collaborative Conversations: West Midlands on Track
11 March, 12-2.15pm, Birmingham
As part of the Railway 200 initiative, Collaborative Conversations West Midlands will bring together leading experts from across the built environment to discuss the future of rail and its role in shaping the West Midlands’ infrastructure.
This event – a collaboration between CIOB, ICE, LI, RIBA, RICS and RTPI – will explore key challenges and future opportunities, as well as the region’s evolving relationship with sustainable rail systems.
Contact: [email protected]
CIOB Wales Construction Cymru conference
18 March, 12-6pm, Swansea Arena/Arena Abertawe, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea
CIOB Wales is looking forward to welcoming you to our inaugural conference, where you will be able to access critical CPD topics and network in one hit.
We are bringing together a variety of experts representing different sectors of the industry to inform, debate and discuss the issues that matter to our construction community.
Contact: [email protected]
Hemel Hub March Social in the Blacksmiths Arms
19 March, 6.15-8.15pm, St Albans
Meet and network with CIOB Hemel at the Blacksmiths Arms in St Albans to chat about what we’ve been up to locally, and how you can get involved. CIOB members and non-members are welcome.
Contact: [email protected]
Midlands Tomorrow’s Leaders Sites & Social: Friar Gate, Derby
20 March, 4-7pm, Derby
Join us for this unique site visit in the heart of Derby city centre and Derby University.
Meet at Derby University for group tours, two minutes away, of an interesting reimagining of a Grade II-listed building.
You’ll learn about the Friar Gate Goods Yard project (see p49 for more information) from M Lambe Construction, hear about the progress made and discover the area’s fascinating history.
This is followed by refreshments and talks from M Lambe and Hays at Derby University.
Contact: [email protected]
CIOB Highlands & Islands Annual Quiz 2025
21 March, 7-10pm, Inverness
The CIOB Highlands & Islands Hub committee invites you to join its Annual Quiz Night at the Fairways Golf Centre & Restaurant, Inverness.
Teams of four will compete across 12 rounds, including general knowledge, trivia. And, of course, we have to throw in a few construction questions.
Entry: £20 per team.
Register at www.ciob.org/events
Social Value: CSR, ESG & Beyond – Cutting Through the Noise
25 March, 4-6pm, Peterborough
Join us for this joint venture with CIOB and ARU Peterborough. This interactive session is designed to help construction professionals cut through the jargon, understand the impact of social value and learn how to deliver it effectively.
Through a panel discussion with industry specialists and interactive discussions, we will explore what social value looks like in practice in our industry.
Contact: [email protected]
For a full list of events and to register visit www.ciob.org/events.
