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

·       Outline of the day

·       Overview of today’s work streams

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

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

• 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

• 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 Puzzles
  • Mark Waine, People Director, People Puzzles
  • Kathryn Marshall, People Director, People Puzzles
  • Tracey Locke, People Director, People Puzzles

• Improving building safety by ensuring competence – A BSR overview and panel Q&A with the Industry Competence Committee

  • Sandra Ashcroft, Industry Competence Policy Lead , HSE
  • Lorna Stimpson, Chief Executive, LABC
  • Jon Vanstone, Chair of Industry Competence Committee, Tech Influence
  • Peter Dawber, Member of Industry Competence Committee

• 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, PfP Thrive

• Tim Balcon, CEO, CITB
• Deborah Madden, Executive Director, CITB
• Danny Clarke, Engagement Director, CITB
• Dawn Hiller, Head of Strategy, CITB
• Nadine Pemberton Jn Baptist, Legal, Governance & Compliance Director, CITB

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