Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.
Seminar on CBAM
9 October, 4-5.30pm, Belfast
Commercial law firm Tughans will explain the implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The UK’s CBAM, implemented from 2027, is a policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions by imposing tariffs on imported goods that do not meet the UK’s environmental standards.
It targets the reduction of embodied carbon emissions – those emissions produced during the manufacturing and transportation of building materials.
The EU CBAM, which becomes fully operational in 2026, will impose charges on the importation of goods in the iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen sectors, as well as on imports of electricity.
Maria O’Loan and Paul Eastwood will provide an overview of both EU and UK regimes and identify the risks, opportunities and challenges to the sector as well as steps to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Britcon/Technicut
9 October, 11am-12pm, Catcliff
Join us for a visit to the site where Britcon is building a state-of-the-art facility on the former Orgreave Colliery, South Yorkshire.
Britcon is working on behalf of Harworth Estates to build a 7,500 sq m unit for Technicut, a specialist in drilling for the aerospace industry. The £9m project started in June 2024 and is to complete in March 2025. Britcon aims to achieve a BREEAM Excellent status.
Contact: [email protected]
CIOB in Scotland Awards Lunch
11 October, 1-5pm, Glasgow
Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central to network with industry leaders, enjoy a delicious meal and applaud outstanding achievements in the sector.
The event will be hosted by Nicky Marr and guest speaker is Keith Farnan. We also invite MCIOB and FCIOB members who have achieved their designation this year to stand up and be recognised for your achievement by our CEO.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Dover Maison Dieu
17 October, 2-4pm, Dover
The Grade I-listed Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) is undergoing a £10.5m restoration by Coniston.
This project sees the recreation of internationally significant decorative schemes by Victorian neo-gothic architect William Burges, a new street-level visitor entrance to the Connaught Hall and improved access throughout. Redundant spaces are also being brought back into commercial use.
Once complete, the Maison Dieu will be permanently open to the public for the first time in its 800-year history. This is the final visit prior to handover.
Contact: [email protected]
Sites and social: Glasswater Locks
17 October, 4-8pm, Birmingham
Join Midlands Tomorrow’s Leaders for a unique site visit and social at Glasswater Locks and STEAMHouse.
The event begins with a visit to the Glasswater Locks sales and marketing suite, where you’ll learn about the urban brownfield regeneration masterplan from Berkeley Group, hear about progress made and discover the area’s fascinating history.
There will be a guided site tour from a safe distance, with an opportunity to ask the delivery team questions.
We will then move on to the impressively renovated home of STEAMHouse to engage with leading industry stakeholders with insights into career pathways from across the sector. All this with free drinks and pizza too!
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Caerphilly Castle
30 October, 3-5pm, Caerphilly
Join us for a guided tour of the ongoing work at Caerphilly Castle. Contractor John Weaver is carrying out phase one, improving the inner ward of the castle.
This will include refurbishment of the medieval Great Hall, the installation of visitor access paths and ramps and the construction of a wildflower garden.
Phase two starts in 2025 and includes a visitors’ centre. We will return to view this stage next year.
Contact: [email protected]
