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Construction Skills Development Conference

Thursday, 29th April 2021 0930hrs – 1300hrs

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The property and construction industry is always battling with attracting and retaining talent and has often been accused of having a disjointed approach to nurturing it’s future professionals. Built Environment Networking brings you this unique event which provides a forum for sector leaders to share their views on education and training tomorrows innovators.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • LJMU’s Continued Built Environment Programme
  • CITB’s Construction Skills Fund
  • The Construction Talent Retention Scheme
  • The Skills Centre’s plan to create jobs
  • PLACED’s Approach to Placemaking Education
  • ACE’s work to attract talent from other industries

Speakers include:

Jon Howlin,
CEO
Rosalind Thorpe,
Director of Education and Standards
Steve Radley,
Director of Policy & Strategic Planning
Jo Harrop,
Director & Founder
Stuart Young,
Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Management
Georgia Hughes,
Chair & Director of Emerging Professionals
Alison Cotgrave,
Head of Department – Built Environment
More Speakers,
TBC Soon

Agenda and Programme:

09:30-09:50 Doors Open & Networking

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with the ability to video chat with attendees, enter the speed networking area or visit the booths of our sponsors.
09:50-11:00 Session One: Bridging The Gap – State of the Union on the Construction and Property Skills Shortage

There is currently a gaping 200,000 skilled person shortage in the UK construction sector- the worst position the industry has been in since 2007. Urgent action needs to be taken and our panel of experts discuss how built environment organisations need to up their game to make a career in property and development an attractive and accessible proposition going forward.

Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

CIOB; Rosalind Thorpe, Director of Education and Standards

CITB; Steve Radley, Director of Policy & Strategic Planning

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering; Georgia Hughes, Chair & Director of Emerging Professionals

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Stuart Young, Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Management, Construction Unit
11:00-11:30 Networking & Exhibition

During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. 

You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message.

And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
11:30-12:30 Session Two: Construction Curriculum – How Should We Be Teaching, Training and Reskilling the Workforce

Construction curriculum – how should we be teaching, training and reskilling the workforce?

This panel examines the education sector’s role in developing talent for the construction industry by examining different methods and initiatives which could be used to produce employable graduates and offer opportunities for unskilled workers to be retrained and integrated into the ecosystem.

Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

The Skills Centre; Jon Howlin, CEO

Liverpool John Moores University; Alison Cotgrave, Head of Department – Built Environment

PLACED; Jo Harrop, Director & Founder
12:30-13:00 Networking, Exhibition & Close

We’re set to have an exceptional line-up of speakers who’ll be sharing intel into the construction sector in terms of education and training. Here’s an overview of the confirmed speakers:

The Skills Centre – Jon Howlin, CEO

The Skills Centre are one of the companies at the forefront of upskilling and retraining in our industry. They have ongoing partnerships throughout London to provide over 1,000 jobs in the construction sector, including education and a guaranteed interview. Jon will share insight into how education is continuing to move forwards in the industry, as well as their work with Everton FC and Transport for London.

CIOB – Rosalind Thorpe, Director of Education and Standards

As Director of Education, Rosalind is responsible for managing CIOB’s regulated qualifications and exams. She will share insight into what needs to be done to continue to drive students into the industry, and how we will drive development of the skills required for our future workforce.

CITB – Steve Radley, Director of Policy & Strategic Planning

The Construction Skills Fund provides free training to people looking to join the UK’s construction industry, benefitting both employers and workers. Steve will share insight into the programme designed to make our industry attractive and accessible career opportunities as well as talking about the other work CITB are doing to nurture the sector’s future professionals.

PLACED – Jo Harrop, Director & Founder

PLACED are a social enterprise who engage young people in regeneration, planning and development through inclusive consultation, engagement and education. Jo will talk about design and regeneration careers, and how the built environment industry can continue to be an attractive career opportunity.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy – Stuart Young, Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Management

Stuart is Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Management for the UK Government’s BEIS Construction Team. Stuart works closely with key construction companies and trade associations to understand their key concerns and issues, feeding these into cross-Government policy work. Stuart operates across a range of Whitehall Departments including Cabinet Office, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Home Office, Department for Education, and Department for International Trade.

Stuart also works within the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Construct Zero programme, alongside the companies that are accelerating the sector’s transition to Net Zero

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering – Georgia Hughes, Chair & Director of Emerging Professionals

Formed to help the emerging generation of consultants and engineers working in the built environment, the Emerging Professionals group of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering provides career development opportunities across the country. The association has been working to enable the recruitment of skilled people who have lost their job during the pandemic, from sectors such as aerospace, automotive and retail. As Director Georgia is responsible for the performance of the emerging professional network, which has successfully established thriving and active groups led by regional & country committees of over 1400 members across consulting, engineering and project management firms across multiple disciplines and sectors around the United Kingdom.

Liverpool John Moores University – Alison Cotgrave, Head of Department – Built Environment

Liverpool John Moores University is one of the leading universities for construction education in the country. As Head of Department for the Built Environment, Alison is well placed to share insight into how we are continuing to teach, train and upskilling our future workforce.

Associate your brand with the Construction Skills Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates around training and skills.

Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £2,500 View Details
Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details
Best Practice Presentation Package Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,000 View Details
Exhibitor Packages Yes – 5 Yes £500 View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities, exhibition space and those that will drive brand awareness, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector and the whole built environment industry.

Conference Partner

£2,500+VAT

Become the headline partner of this conference and get mass awareness and brand visibility. This package is the ultimate – with a prime location during the event, a speaking opportunity, logo positioning on the top of the logo and your name in the event title – “Construction Skills Development Conference; Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY NAME”

  • The conference will be called the xxx Conference in association with your company name
  • Ability to help shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
  • Option to recommend speakers
  • Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
  • Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
  • Prime branding for the whole conference
  • Option to do a keynote speech
  • One speaking position on one panel during the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 15 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event
  • Free exhibition space at all future Built Environment Recruitment Fair’s

Become a partner >

Session Partner

£1,500+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include:

  • Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
  • Option to recommend speakers for the session
  • Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
  • Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
  • Branding for the whole conference and your session
  • One speaking position on your panel
  • Option to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentation
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event
  • Free exhibition space at all future Built Environment Recruitment Fair’s

Become a partner >

Best Practice Presentation Package

£1,000+VAT

During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include:

  • Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods
  • Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsors
  • Branding across the rest of the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
  • Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event
  • Free exhibition space at all future Built Environment Recruitment Fair’s

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package

£500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include:

  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 5 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event
  • Free exhibition space at all future Built Environment Recruitment Fair’s

Become a partner >

If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:

0113 390 4700

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

Tickets

Tickets are not currently available for this event.

Details

Date:
Thursday, 29th April 2021

Time:
0930hrs – 1300hrs

Venue

Online – Hopin


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