Speaker Sessions YELLOW ZONE 9.30 am – 10.10 am Construction Market Activity and Forecasts
Glenigan will provide insight into the UK economy and how this is anticipated to shape future construction opportunities. With a General Election imminent, how will the construction industry perform over the next 12 months? Which construction sectors offer the greatest opportunities? Where will the opportunities lie across the South East of England? Allan Wilen, Economics Director, Glenigan Allan heads Glenigan’s market intelligence service. Glenigan is the trusted provider of UK and the Republic of Ireland construction project sales leads, market analysis, forecasting, and company intelligence
10.30 am – 11.10 am Up and Coming Opportunities at Gatwick
Gatwick will enhance opportunities for local and regional businesses through a new procurement initiative. What opportunities are coming up at Gatwick The criteria in tenders, what is looked for The process for working with Gatwick
In conversation with Chris Howe, Lead Procurement, Gatwick Airport Facilitated by Michele Augousti, Chair - IoD Sussex, IoD Property & Build Environment Special Interest Group Ambassador.
11.30 am – 12.10 pm Workplace Health and Wellbeing – Return on Investment? Discuss
When I started work, there was no such thing as a Health & Wellbeing strategy – why do we need one? Doesn’t Employment Law protect the employee’s rights enough? Is it yet another expense on top of the myriad of HSE regulations?
Alexandra Bell, MD, ‘Back In Action’ corporate physiotherapists Steve Martin, MD, XMO Strata Limited Mike Walters, Principal Inspector for Construction, HSE Pippa Crouch, Clinical Director, Global Occupational Health Limited Chaired by Gill Monk, Managing Director, All Health Matters
12.30 pm – 1.10 pm The Construction Sector – What is happening and where is it going?
A discussion and update on the state, growth and performance of the Construction sector. What are the future trends and opportunities? And how do you build this into your business? Richard Brace, AMA Research Richard is responsible for overall management and delivery of AMA’s published market reports and bespoke projects. Jeremy Taylor, The Company Connector Jeremy is an expert in bid writing, tenders & grant applications and is and advises the best way to present your business
1.30 pm – 2.10 pm The Risks and Opportunities for Supply Chain under Procurement Regulation
In October new procurement regulations will be in place which will benefit suppliers of all sizes. Underlying transparency presents a lot of opportunities for more business planning and focused bidding. With transparency also comes risks. Reform has more emphasis on supplier performance and delivery against bid commitments and will lead to more accurate bidding. What are the challenges and opportunities of reform?
Stuart Brown, Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins LLP Nicola Dibb, Managing Director of NDA Consultancy David Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships, South East Consortium
2.30 pm – 3 pm How to Make Video Work Harder for You
I can help you to communicate profitably leading to a more successful brand, stronger teams and more customers. Video isn’t just for website and social media any more Video is now interactive Video frameworks can MAKE and SAVE you money Come and find out more about this exciting new use of video. Mike Hacker (Hax), Prisma Broadcast Has been speaking about video marketing for over 15 years. Prisma strategise, design and build