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Registered employers

How important are construction skills and training to your business?

This funded conference is for construction companies and offers you the chance to learn about hot topics like the Building Safety Act and the Procurement Act, as well as providing the chance to get one to one support on accessing CITB funding and services and helping you understand business essentials.

You can pick workshops that are most relevant to you and your business, meet our Executive team and tell them what you think about CITB. CITB advisers and colleagues from industry federations, training groups and training providers will also be on hand to give you one to one advice.

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Training providers

How do we work with you to address skills shortages in construction?

Training providers are critically important to us. Come along to this funded conference to hear about hot topics in the industry and meet CITB's executive team, construction federations and construction companies. Take advantage of one to one support from the CITB team about the grant system and CITB training standards.

We want to work in partnership with providers to address skills shortages, and you can help us shape these plans in our provider workshops. Find out how our plans to build a provider network across Great Britain could help your business to train and support more construction companies.

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Agenda - CITB Skills & Training Conference

  • Arrival, Refreshments and Networking

  • Welcome from CITB

    • Tim Balcon, CEO, CITB
    • Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB

    ·       Outline of the day

    ·       Overview of today’s work streams

  • TBC

  • Workshop Session 1

    • Sector Skills Plans: Identifying and supporting the skills needs of industry sectors

      • Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB
      • Alasdair Reisner, Chief Executive, Civil Engineering Contractors Association
      • Brian Berry, Chief Executive, Federation of Master Builders
      • Iain Mcilwee, Chief Executive, Finishes and Interiors Sector
      • Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive, Home Builders Federation
      • James Butcher, Director of Strategy & Operations, National Federation of Builders

    • A how to guide for construction companies

      • Levy
      • Grants
      • Employer Networks
      • Apprentices 
      • Allison Stone, Customer Engagement Advisor, CITB
      • Sam McLaughlin, Customer Engagement Advisor, CITB
      • Dan Wareham, New Entrant Support Manager (South), CITB

    • The Procurement Act – what do you need to know?

      • Michael Winder, Partner, Brabners

  • Break / Move into workshops

  • Workshop Session 2

    • Understanding Competence

      • Dawn Hiller, Head of Strategy, CITB
      • Jessica Marston, Lead Standards Developer, CITB

    • Supporting new entrants into the Industry

      • Nathan Kuyper, New Entrant Support Advisor, CITB

    • Solving People Challenges: Strategies to reduce risk and boost profit

      Join proven People Experts from The Uk’s leading HR Consultancy alongside construction business leaders for a master class in People strategy. An excellent opportunity for leaders looking to strengthen their workforce and reduce organizational risks! 

      The session will address critical areas in people strategies, attendees can gain insights into creating resilient, inclusive, and compliant workplaces that align with business goals covering:

      1.      Talent Pipeline Development: Learn practical ways to build a sustainable talent pipeline that enhances both current and future leadership.

      2.      Inclusive Culture Creation: Discover methods to foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture that benefits both team morale and business outcomes.

      3.      Regulatory Compliance: Get updated on navigating new employment laws, including contractor rights and sexual harassment regulations, ensuring your business stays compliant.

      4.      Employee Engagement and Retention: Increase engagement and retention to reduce costs.

      By taking a proactive, strategic approach to people management, construction businesses can not only mitigate risks but also leverage HR as a powerful driver of profitability and operational success.

      • Mark Eaton, Regional Director, People’s Puzzles

  • Lunch

  • Workshop Session 3

    • Building Safety Regulator Update

      • Sandra Ashcroft, Industry Competence Policy Lead

    • Employer Networks – Enabling employer led training needs

      • Dawn Pugh, Employer Network Manager, CITB
      • Juliet Smithson, Head of Engagement, CITB

    • Delivering Social Value through the supply chain

      • Anthony Frayne, Customer Engagement Manager, CITB
      • Kevin McLoughlin, Director, McLoughlin Group Holdings Ltd
      • Davin Chaggar, Social Value Manager, Related Argent
      • John Llamas, Social Value Manager, Mace
      • Tom Arey, Director of Places, People Thrive

  • Exec Q&A and Closing Remarks

    • Tim Balcon, CEO, CITB
    • Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB
    • Danny Clarke, Engagement Director, CITB

Venue

ibis Earls Court

ibis London Earls Court

The ILEC Conference centre at ibis Earls Court, located in West London, features the London suite which has capacity for up to 1,200 people.

The hotel is ideally placed for access by car, train and underground, with secure 24/7 parking available onsite at cost. The hotel is located outside the congestion charge area.

There are lifts and step-free access to all suites. There are accessible toilets available throughout as well as widened parking bays. For delegates wanting further information about the venue please visit the website here.

Address

ibis London Earls Court / ILEC Conference Centre
47 Lillie Road
London
SW6 1UD

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