Collaborative Conversations West Midlands: Why Collaboration is Key

Collaborative Conversations: Why Collaboration is Key

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, whose leadership at ICE is defined by a focus on collaboration, communication, and public trust Meet David Porter | Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Delegates 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.

Lunch is included along with a fantastic line up of speakers!

These cross-institute events provide a valuable platform for experts to share their experiences, insights and best practices, encouraging further collaboration and innovation within the industry.

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Please note this event is for over 18's only.

Agenda

12:30 - Arrival and lunch

13:00 - Panel session and Q&A's

14:30 – Close

Speakers

Keynote Speaker:

David Porter President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Director of Engineering & Transformation at DfI, Fellow of ICE, Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering and Fellow of Engineers Ireland

Event Chair:

Dr Rebecca McElliott MRICS, Regeneration Programme Manager, Bromsgrove District Council

We are delighted to welcome our panel of speakers:

Craig Wakeman Head of HS2 & Strategic Partnerships at the West Midlands Combined Authority

Laurence Vickers BSc (Hons) MSc MCIOB MAPM MQSi NECReg AMICE, Regional Director, Project Management, AtkinsRéalis

Ross Fittal Commercial Director, MEPC Limited

André Gardner Associate Director BM3 Architecture Ltd, Landscape Architect CMLI and Consultant Ecologist MCIEEM

Charlotte Barnes Associate Architect, BM3 Architecture Ltd

Contact

Georgina Floyd

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Midlands

gfloyd@ciob.org.uk

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This unique event is brought to you by the leading professional bodies in the built environment; The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Landscape Institute (LI), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).