Seminars
25 September 2015
Construction skills shortage threatens industry growth
27 August 2015
Infrared and thermal imaging training course by ITC
The Level 1 training is a British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BiNDT) approved and PCN ready course, aimed at those who wish to complement their ITC certification with PCN CAT 2 certification. As well as studying the basics of infrared and heat transfer, delegates will learn how to operate the camera under different conditions and[…]
03 August 2015
Zero Carbon seminar programme announced for UK Construction Week
The Zero Carbon Hub aims to support the mainstream delivery of energy efficient homes in the UK. It identifies risks, removes barriers to innovation and helps to demonstrate that energy efficient homes can be delivered by the mainstream housing industry. Seminar programme The seminars will be presented in a series of thirty minutes slots, which[…]
27 July 2015
Fire protection seminar announced for Birmingham
The seminar aims to explain the duties of the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO) and raise awareness of passive fire protection. Understanding responsibilities Fire Protection Measures’ provides an introduction to the legislation and explains the role of passive fire protection in ensuring safety. It explains why correct installation and continuing[…]
12 June 2015
GGF to support The Build Show with speakers and seminars
UK Construction Week will feature a wide range of programmes, including seminars and site zones covering all aspects of the construction industry. GGF Head of Group Marketing and Communications James Lee One of the show’s aims is to explore the key issues and engage with notable industry leaders and organisations to address policy issues, develop[…]
01 June 2015
Women in Construction event at Westminster Business School
The event aims to provide the opportunity to present projects across the world demonstrating success, examining the reasons for this and discussing what is needed to shift an exclusively male-dominated industry to become inclusive and diverse. The event will present projects which have successfully increased the participation of women in the industry. The ‘Women in[…]
21 May 2015
External waterproofing membrane to be showcased at Vision
The Newton 403 HydroBond combines mechanical bonding, self-healing capability, easy application, and flexibility in order to provide an external waterproofing barrier for use on any below ground or earth-retained structure. Vision will take place at the Olympia, London on 2-3 June. The product has already been trialled and applied across Europe, with approximately 10,000m2 installed[…]
19 May 2015
Lucideon to host seminar on sampling strategies and practice
Sampling is an activity used across many operations and in various applications, including; product and process R&D, raw material/process/product quality control, continuous improvement, competitor comparisons and failure investigations. The free seminar will discuss sampling strategies and best practice. The seminar aims to explore the importance of sampling in these applications, including how knowledge of appropriate[…]
15 May 2015
The Surface and Materials Hub at UK Construction Week
Held at the Birmingham NEC, the Surface andamp; Materials Hub will run for the first three days of UK Construction Week, between 6-8 October in partnership with SCIN Gallery. The hub will host a comprhensive schedule of debates, workshops and panel discussion with its event partner, the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The[…]