Speaker Sessions YELLOW ZONE
12.30 pm – 1.10 pm
The Construction Sector
– What is happening and where is it going?
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
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
Speaker Sessions BLUE ZONE
9.40 am – 10.20 am
How to develop a skilled workforce in the construction workspace
A labour skills shortage has been highlighted as the biggest challenge. An ageing workforce, an exodus of EU workers, and poor take up or completion of apprenticeships. Construction firms need to work harder and be more innovative when recruiting and retaining skilled staff.
This session will look at the challenges in recruiting, training and retaining staff and the initiatives available to help businesses address this problem.
Lindsay Phaphilion, Group CEO Principle, East Surrey College
Luke McCarthy, Green Economy Lead, Surrey County Council
Gary Hudson, Founder, I Choose Local
Jon McGoldrick, Director, Ballykelly Consulting Ltd
Simon Palmer, Area Leader, Federation Small Businesses
10.40 am – 11.20 am
Mastering the AI Revolution and Emerging Technologies in Construction
AI is becoming increasingly widespread in the construction industry revolutionising project planning and management. By using AI technology you can optimize processes, improve efficiency and mitigate risks. In this session Isaac and Douglas will be leading a discussion on:
The AI revolution
AI Governance
Emerging technologies
Douglas Kelly, Unusual Technologies
Douglas develops software for the construction industry using emerging, creative tech, from XR to AI to build engaging and efficient solutions from training programs to automation.
Isaac Ford-Wilson, ADM Computing
Isaac is an expert on the future of AI including some exciting new tools and how AI can improve a company’s efficiency and meet the needs of their customers.
11.40 am – 12.20 pm
Upcoming opportunities for construction you may have missed
The future is looking bright but are you aware of the many opportunities there are out there?
The importance of keeping your finger on the pulse. How the new procurement bill will provide opportunities.
What tender mishaps should you be avoiding.
Peter Searle - Searle Management Consultancy
Peter supports and mentor’s owners after long career with Tier 1 Contractor. He is non-Exec of property investment company as Development Project Manager and judges for the CIOB.
Steph Harris - Steph Harris Consulting
Over 13 years experience in bidding for contractors, consultants and suppliers winning £multi-million projects and framework positions as well as improving processes to get ‘bid-ready’.
Michael Hoggart - Modus Construction Consultants
Co-founder highly experienced in tender writing and demonstrating Modus capabilities in delivering any scheme or framework. RICS chartered surveyor over 20 years experience.
12.40 pm – 1.20 pm
Purpose – People – Profit – a Winning Formula for Future Work and New Opportunities in Construction
Hear how construction businesses can profit when it invests in its people.
Discover how to go beyond a people strategy to build a sustainable business benefitting everyone. How to attract the best talent and then keep them.
Pippa Dennitts, Strength in People Ltd
A people specialist who works with teams and individuals to improving productivity, wellbeing and business results. An established HR Director board member and qualified executive coach.
Kate Davis, Kate Davis and Associates
Kate specialises in communications and team dynamics helping develop high performing teams and culture.
Jarmila Yu, YUnique Marketing Ltd
Works with CEOs to unlock their marketing potential to grow and transform their business. Ranked Top 100 Chief Marketing Officer, multi award winning and Chair of IoD Surrey branch.
1.40 pm – 2.10 pm
Navigating Social Value - An Overview of the Key Terms and the Evolving Social Landscape
What is Social Value is and its implications for your business.
Some of the Key Terms connected to Social Value
Some of the principles, regulations, frameworks, legislation, and policies shaping the Social Landscape.
Sarah Chatfield, Action Sustainability
Sarah specialises in sustainable procurement and Social Value and is passionate about using her expertise to drive impactful change in communities and the environment.
2.40 pm – 3.10 pm
Building Secure Foundations – IT Hygiene in Construction
Cybercriminals have become more sophisticated when attacking the construction industry.
As it adopts new technologies you need to secure your most valuable business assets
Find out what the actual cybersecurity threats that are specific to the construction industry
Why it is important and how to avoid Actionable advice on how you can bolster cybersecurity defences
Making your employees aware of cybersecurity
Anthony Morley, Zinq IT
Anthony specialises in helping construction businesses towards cyber essential compliance ensuring you adopt best practices to safeguard your digital assets.
Would you like to be a speaker next year at the South East Construction Expo 2025?
These spots do go very quickly so to avoid disappointment please get in touch with us now. Email Carole or Penny at: info@constructionexpouk.co.uk
Speaker Sessions
RED ZONE
9.50 am – 10.20 am
Supply Chain Management for Public Sector Project Delivery
With extensive experience delivering capital projects for the public sector across the South East and London
Why using frameworks maximises opportunities for the local economy
Rise management in the supply chain
Benefits of ethical supply chain treatment
Adam Sanford, Operations Lead, Southern Construction Framework (scf)
Delivers innovative project delivery frameworks, firm believer in two stage open book and collaborative partnerships promoting intelligent, data-driven supply chain management.
10.50 am - 11.30 am
The Power of Early Contractor Engagement
Early contractor engagement is a dynamic shift that is transforming how projects are conceived and executed.
What are the benefits it can have for a project?
How does it foster a collaborative approach?
A view from a Project Manager
Jane Jeffreys, New Business Director, Willmott Dixon
Luke Turner, Managing Partner, Playle & Partners
Chaired by Simon Ryan, Willmott Dixon
11.50 am – 12.20 pm
Finding New and Exclusive Opportunities and Tenders through Marketplace
Find construction tenders, win new business and discover new opportunities faster than ever before.
Access UK wide opportunities from multiple public and private portals all in one place
Easily source new tenders via Marketplace
Prioritise compliance for seamless collaboration with industry buyers
Andrew Preston, Director of Marketplace
Andrew works in the digital construction industry providing software solutions in compliance and supply chain management. Providing added value and opportunity for their supplier community
12.50 pm – 1.20 pm
Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon
An overview of climate change
Carbon reduction strategies
Carbon footprinting 101
Hattie Webb, Action Sustainability
Hattie is an expert in embedding sustainability into corporate action plans with her diverse experience in supporting over 100 clients across various sectors.
1.50 pm – 2.30 pm
How to Grow Your Business Profitably
– A Panel Discussion
Come and hear what the experts say we will be discussing ………
the importance of good financials the importance of getting your contracts right
the options that you have to finance new and existing work
the different ways the construction sector can market themselves to generate new opportunities
Caroline Ward, Chartered Accountant and Business Adviser, A4G Cesare McArdle, Herrington Carmichael LLP
Steve Taylor, Bibby Financial
Chloe Cross, Cresco Commercial
2.50 pm – 3.20 pm
Embedding Sustainable Outcomes in Construction
There is a need for embedding sustainable practices into construction from site to the board.
How can we embed sustainability in our practises today?
What are the steps we need to take to achieve NetZero in our sector?
Peter Egan, EGS Consult
Peter has dedicated his career to mentoring and inspiring the present and next generation of built environment and sustainability professionals, via engaging and collaborative initiatives, as an experienced Lecturer and Trustee of engineering, heritage and climate change organisations
