Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month.
CIOB Academic Summit: Creating an inclusive global community
10 September, 8.30am-1pm, online
This annual virtual conference connects academics around the world. It aims to bring together academic leaders, researchers, policymakers and professional services staff within the built environment education arena, to share knowledge, and evidence agility, innovation and inclusivity.
Topics include EDI, ethics, quality and safety, skills gap, sustainability, and health and wellbeing.
See the list of speakers and register at www.ciob.org/events.
Site visit: Transforming Oxford Rail Station
10 September, 4-6pm
In 2022, Kier was appointed by Network Rail to deliver the £65m main works package at Oxford railway station as part of the Oxford Corridor Phase 2 Project, now known as Oxfordshire Connect, to significantly improve both facilities and capacity.
The station is being expanded and the wider area upgraded. Come and see first-hand the work Kier is completing at this station.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Vaughan Road, Exeter
11 September, 2-3.30pm
Vaughan Road in Whipton Village has been selected for comprehensive development of modern apartments around a communal garden. Over 65% of these new Passivhaus homes are ‘affordable’ and 60 homes will be available for social rent and for shared ownership, with priority lettings to local residents.
Places are limited to 20, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact: [email protected]
Site visit: Pilot House, Leicester
12 September, 4-5.30pm
See the work underway at Pilot House in Leicester. Meet the team from Henry Brothers and Angelo Cooper, construction PM from Leicester City Council, who will give an overview of the project.
Pilot House is a former factory on King Street to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for startups and growing businesses. (See p64 for more details.)
Contact: [email protected]
CIOB Awards Ireland
12 September, 6.30-11pm
The CIOB Awards Ireland, featuring the Construction Manager of the Year Award (CMYA) Ireland and the Graduate of the Year Award Ireland, showcases the very finest talent in construction, recognising the achievements of individuals who have delivered some of the biggest, most innovative and complex projects on the island of Ireland.
The event is sponsored by Jan Janssens & Company and ICW.
Register at www.ciob.org/events.
Site visit: Dogger Bank Wind Farm
19 September, 9.30am-12pm
Join us to visit the site of Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Onshore Converter Station near Redcar, Teesside, part of the UK’s first HVDC (high-voltage direct current) connected wind farm.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being built in the North Sea more than 130km from the Yorkshire Coast in three phases. Dogger Bank A and B phases will connect to the national grid near Beverley in Yorkshire, while Dogger Bank C will connect to the grid near Redcar.
The renewable energy project, capable of powering 6 million UK homes annually on completion, is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Eni Plenitude (20%).
Contact: [email protected]
Site revisit: The Forum, Kings Quarter, Gloucester
25 September, 4-6pm
The Forum is part of the £200m Kings Quarter regeneration being delivered by Gloucester City Council with Reef Group and the University of Gloucestershire at the heart of Gloucester City Centre. Kier Construction is the main contractor.
This 56,000 sq m area will consist of 43 apartments, a four star hotel, the Gloucester Transport Hub, cafes, bars, a gym, retail units, One and Two Cathedral View and a car park. Phase two of the development was completed this summer.
Contact: [email protected]
For a full list of events and to register visit www.ciob.org/events.
