Planning Today for a Secure Tomorrow
2017-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Watford , WD25 9NH, United Kingdom
On 2nd November 2017, BRE (the Building Research Establishment) will be hosting a free-to-attend event at their Watford campus that will consider the future role of the planning system in creating safe and secure urban environments. The event has been organised in support of the recent letter issued to all planning officers by Steve Quartermain CBE, Chief Planning Officer.
Hear the views of the public and private sector, with key representatives from the Department for Communities and Local Government, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and Paul Seddon, Senior Vice President of the Planning Officers Society. The event will showcase best practice and discuss how we can deliver better outcomes from existing planning mechanisms. The event will explore an increased role for the private sector in protecting the public interest and discuss the tools that can be deployed to provide the necessary trust and assurance in proposed solutions. There will also be plenty of time to network and engage with security advisors, planners, developers and end users.
For further information and to register your attendance, please click here

BE:Global - insights from our world leading women
2017-11-14 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The IET, Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
A collaboration between built environment industries to unearth and explore the global opportunities for women and men, and the skills (and mindset) needed to succeed.
Details :

The world is witnessing enormous economic transformation. To some degree fostered by the global flows of goods and services but mostly driven by the rapid advancements in technology. A laptop and an internet connection is all that is needed for many individuals to work (and live) around the world in ways not seen before. In addition, what with many companies looking to grow Internationally, expatriate secondments, place based projects and relocation packages are becoming more common place.
With these opportunities will undoubtedly come a number of challenges, but what are they in practice? and how to they differ for women and men? Most will play out in similar way for sure, but women may find themselves having to consider variances in cultural practices, salaries and general expectations differently.
This evening reception will explore these issues and uncover the secrets of International career success.
Participants will hear from a mix of speakers’ working across the global platform including their experiences as expatriates, in nailing work-life balance, in adapting to different cultural practices and in benefiting from technological advancements.
The event will also be CPD certified by the BRE Academy; contributing to professional development and institutional accreditation #BEGlobal

Event programme

18:30-21:30
18:30 Arrival and drinks reception
19:30 Perspectives from the panellists, to include:

Naomi Climer – President and Fellow of the IET, Chair of the UK Government (DCMS) Future Communications Challenge Group (FCCG) looking at 5G and Chair of the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) Council.
Amanda Clack – Partner at EY and Head of Infrastructure (Advisory) for the UK and Ireland. Fellow of RICS, the Association for Project Management, the Royal Society of Arts, the Institute of Consulting and the Institute of Management. Companion of the Institute of Management, Certified Management Consultant and an Affiliate of the Institute of Accountants for England and Wales.
More panellists to follow…

19:50 Panellists in discussion with Dr. Peter Bonfield OBE, FREng – Chief Executive Officer of the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Group, Non Executive Director of DEFRA and Grenfell expert advisory panel member for DCLG.
20:30 – 21:30 Evening drinks and networking

Constructing Excellence National Awards 2017
2017-11-17 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6JP, United Kingdom
The National Awards 17 November 2017
Join our 108 regional winners on Friday 17 November 2017 at the London Marriott in Grosvenor Square to showcase excellence and reward achievement for organisations / individuals successfully pushing the industry forward.
The Shortlist
All of the regional winners are shortlisted for the National Finals. All the regional finals have taken place and the national finalists can be found here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This event is a great opportunity for companies who wish to be seen as proactively supporting and leading innovation within the Built Environment. Winners are selected across 13 categories including innovation, integration, value and sustainability.
Click here to find out more about our sponsorship packages.
Book your place
Tickets are priced at £225 + VAT per person. Early bird discount of £205 + VAT until 31 August. Tables of 12 available.
Click here to book your place.
2017 Constructing Excellence Awards Brochure

Board of Management meeting
2017-11-28 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Turner and Townsend Office, One New Change, London, EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom
