Highlights from the CIOB events diary for the month of March
Maidstone Construction Professionals’ Dinner 2026
5 March, 7pm-12.30am, Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Bearsted
The Maidstone Annual Dinner is consistently a sold-out occasion, offering guests the chance to network with leaders from across the South East’s built environment sector in a relaxed social setting.
This year’s guest speaker is Jo Caulfield, stand-up comedian, writer and broadcaster – a regular on Have I Got News For You, The John Bishop Show or Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Just a Minute or Breaking The News. A table of 10 is £1,200 and individual tickets £120.
Contact: [email protected]
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Wecock Farm Passive Housing Site Visit
10 March, 12pm-2pm, Bunting Gardens, Waterlooville
Join CIOB for this site visit led by DM Habens Ltd. The Wecock Farm (Bunting Gardens) project is a pilot scheme for Portsmouth City Council, built to the Passivhaus standard. The tour will be led by the DM Habens Ltd team: Sean Morge MCIOB (senior contracts manager), Rory Kennedy MCIOB (contracts manager) and Andrew Parsons (site manager).
This event will start with a 45-minute talk on the project followed by a tour of the construction site.
Contact: [email protected]
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Brighton Seafront Arches Site Visit
12 March, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Brighton and Hove
Madeira Terrace is a Grade 2-listed 865-metre-long stretch of seafront arches and promenade on Madeira Drive in Brighton. Mackley has been appointed by Brighton & Hove City Council to undertake the first phase of the restoration.
The project includes the refurbishment of 28 of the arches which have been inaccessible to the public for a number of years due to their condition. Works include dismantling all cast-iron elements for shot blasting and repairs, followed by painting and reassembly. There will also be work on the promenade.
During this second CIOB visit, visitors will be able to see how the project has progressed from the initial dismantling phase to the early stages of reconstruction. There will be opportunity to observe the installation of the restored cast-iron arches, with an explanation of the cast iron repair process, the fixing methodology and the engineering challenges faced by the team as they balance Victorian designs with modern standards.
Attendees will need to wear full PPE, including steel-toe-capped boots. Hi vis jackets, helmets, goggles and gloves can be provided if needed. Please email [email protected] if you require this. You must bring your own boots.
Contact: [email protected]
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CIOB Wales Construction Cymru Conference
17 March, 12pm-6pm, Swansea Arena
In partnership headline sponsor, Reds10, CIOB is bringing together leading experts to share insights, debate key challenges and explore the issues that matter. Discussions planned include MMC, heritage, AI and the Building Safety Act.
Contact: [email protected]
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The role of AI in the successful delivery of construction projects
20 March, 12-1pm, Online
An expert-led webinar hosted by Dr Gina Al-Talal , CIOB’s head of technical and standards development, as we explore the impact of AI on the construction industry.
This online webinar will be presented Dr Faris Elghaish senior lecturer in digital construction and programme director of MSc in Applied Digital Construction Management at Queen’s University, Belfast.
It will explore:
- Overview of key AI technologies and algorithms relevant to the construction sector.
- Practical AI use cases across the project lifecycle, from concept design to project close-out.
- Approaches to maximising the benefits of AI through effective technology integration.
- Guidance on upskilling to leverage AI for day-to-day professional tasks.
There will also be a Q&A at the end of the presentation
Contact: [email protected]
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Low Impact Materials – High Performance Buildings
25 March, 9am-12.30pm, Norwich
As the construction industry responds to growing environmental, regulatory and performance pressures, this event brings together professionals to share their insight and top tips. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, specifier, or client, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how sustainable choices will benefit your projects.
Topics include sustainable building approaches at design stage sharing expertise on material selection, heritage considerations, and modern performance requirements.
Product showcases of innovative materials, systems, and solutions that are already being used to reduce environmental impact while improving building performance.
The event concludes with an open Q&A session.
Contact: [email protected]
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Collaborative Conversations West Midlands: Why Collaboration is Key
25 March, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Birmingham
Those working in infrastructure must not only deliver technical excellence, but also collaborate and communicate the benefits it delivers to society. It is vital to bridge the gap between technical experts and non-technical audiences, building public trust, value and understanding. Collaboration across institutions and disciplines results in raising standards, knowledge sharing and innovation.
Delegates will hear from keynote speaker Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, David Porter and will also learn about a new strategic combined authority initiative to improve major infrastructure delivery, as well as hear case studies from projects in the region which, without collaboration, would simply not be possible.
Contact: [email protected]
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Digital Advancements Shaping the Future of Construction
26 March, 12.30pm-1.30pm, online
This webinar will explore the latest innovations and technologies shaping the future of the construction industry. Attendees will gain insights from industry experts on best practices, case studies, and practical applications of digital solutions to improve productivity, sustainability, and project outcomes.
The session will focus on BIM digital process, 3D modelling, digital collaboration, lifecycle management and the benefits.
Ideal for construction professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector, the webinar provides an opportunity to learn and ask questions, with peers committed to advancing digital transformation in construction.
Register online
