What Makes Project Management in the Construction Sector Different?

Agenda

Our speakers, Dave Corbin and Claire Biggs are part of the APM Built Environment Interest Network. Dave is the Network lead.

They will share their many years of experience of working in the built environment sector to explain how and why project management is different in the built environment.

They will discuss the various project life cycles used, the procurement routes available and the partnering dream that has been pursued for the last 30 years to introduce more collaboration and co-operation into the customer supplier relationships.

They will consider the regulation and statutory approvals required, which are different from other types of projects, and will consider how the built environment is addressing the challenges of sustainability.

Lessons from PM practice in the built environment are more widely applicable of course, and this event will be of interest to built environment specialist as well as other project management sectors.

Speakers:-

Dave Corbin: Head of Client Accounts - Gleeds

I have the pleasure of working for some of our most important clients across the globe, alongside our world class team. I joined Gleeds in 2019 as Head of Project Management after a 2O year career with multidisciplinary engineering consultants WYG - now Tetratech.

I am a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) and a Fellow of the Association for Project Management (FAPM). I am the APM's Built Environment Interest Network Lead, an active mentor, education ambassador and awards judge. I was awarded a Special Achievement Award at the 2021 APM Volunteer Awards and was a finalist for the Chartered Project Professional of the Year Award in 2024.

Claire Biggs: Senior Project Manager - J4 Projects

With over eight years’ experience delivering complex construction projects across the UK and Europe. At J4 Projects, I’ve had the opportunity to lead a variety of successful schemes, and I now play an active role within the leadership team. This position gives me a meaningful platform to contribute in shaping the long-term direction of the business—something I’m genuinely passionate about.

Recognised for my collaborative approach and strong stakeholder engagement, I build trusted relationships at every level, providing clarity and confidence in fast-moving project environments. I thrive on bringing people together, navigating challenges with a calm, solution-focused mindset.

Alongside my project work, I am a Full Member of the Association for Project Management (APM) and an active volunteer within its Built Environment Interest Network, helping champion best practice and future-focused skills across the profession.

Please note this event is for over 18 only.

This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

Contact

Natalie Avent

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol Hub

+44 (0) 1344 630834

Navent@ciob.org.uk