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MASTERCLASS: Exploring the opportunities of integrating Green Infrastructure into built environment projects

Room 1.69/1.70. Humanities Bridgeford Street Building, University of Manchester, M15 6FH Room 1.69/1.70 Humanities Bridgeford St Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

This three-hour UKGBC Masterclass on increasing the resilience of our cities through green infrastructure solutions.  You will be able to explore the challenges of integrating Green Infrastructure into built environment projects and will learn from industry experts how they have successfully implemented innovative Green Infrastructure solutions.  You’ll have the opportunity to share experiences alongside your peers and will obtain practical guidance on how you can start to integrate these solutions into your project designs.

Free

A Lean Approach to Housing –  for improved productivity and better utilisation of limited resources

Towers & Hamlins LLP 55 Princess Street , Manchester , United Kingdom

The Farmer Review highlighted the issue of workforce and skill shortages, recently echoed by the Federation of Master Builders who expressed particular concerns about Brexit.

If we are to deliver the housing target of 300,000 pa with the same or reduced workforce and skills we need to make radical changes in what and how we deliver. The adoption of Lean Construction is going to be essential.

Our speakers will explain the challenges and opportunities this represents, discussing both the supporting evidence and the practical solutions to achieving this on a large scale.

£150.

CL:AIRE / NWBRF Networking Event

Rain Bar Manchester 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

CL:AIRE, in association with the North West Brownfield Regeneration Forum, is pleased to be holding an informal networking event on 20 March 2018 and members of Constructing Excellence Manchester are welcome to attend.

Free

Cash Flow in Construction by Ayming UK

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. So, how can you make the most of it?

Free

High Density New Housing – Towards Zero Carbon

Towers & Hamlins LLP 55 Princess Street , Manchester , United Kingdom

Manchester's ambition is to become one of the leading green cities in Europe.  Following a series of consultation events, those ambitions will be debated at the Mayor's Green Summit this week, more details here.  Housing is responsible for 27% of our carbon emissions and by 2050 Manchester wishes to see all our new and existing stock with very low or zero output and running on clean energy.

£15.00

Government Property and Estates Conference 2018

Old Trafford Stadium Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, United Kingdom

Roger Burton, chair of Constructing Excellence, explains how only a modernised and efficient construction sector can deliver the public estate of the future.

£50.00

Are you fully exploiting intelligent data management in your business?

Towers & Hamlins LLP 55 Princess Street , Manchester , United Kingdom

Technologies are changing the traditional approaches to building projects. But Business systems and processes are ripe for change, especially in the pre-construction sector. A recent survey discovered that construction businesses expect to gain over 3% per annum in cost reductions over the next three years by implementing a digital strategy. The investment of time and money into digitisation is essential.

£15.00

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Official Launch – Making Places in the North

DWF LLP DWF LLP, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Making Places in the North is about exploring all these issues and embracing the skills, knowledge and capabilities of built environment professionals to explore how we can build a quality, sustainable environment, making the North a great place to live and work and to support the economic ambitions of the Northern Powerhouse.

£15.00

Build:Revolution North West

MediaCityUK B4 Orange Tower, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Build:Revolution North West is a one-day conference and exhibition dedicated to making innovative construction work for your business.

Free

Towards a resilient construction industry – are you adapting to change?

Towers & Hamlins LLP 55 Princess Street , Manchester , United Kingdom

The collapse of Carillion has kick started a wide-ranging debate about the causes of the company’s demise, the role of government and the efficacy of public sector contracting. It puts a spotlight on the ability of the UK’s construction industry to withstand uncertainty and changes in the business environment.  Tellingly, while contributing 7% to the … Continue reading "Towards a resilient construction industry – are you adapting to change?"

£15.00