BRINGING NETWORKING BACK TO YOUR WORK LIFE
Build in Digital Socials are monthly online events that are free to attend for BD members and building professionals* to hear insights from our expert speakers and network with other digital construction professionals who share a similar role to yourself.
Places are limited to 30 per social to ensure all attendees get the chance to meet in the breakout rooms and introduce themselves to the group.
* Building professionals are defined as working at the following types of organisation:
- Architectural, Engineering or Construction Consultancy
- Building Contractor
- Client – Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
- Client – Private Sector
- Property Developer
- Trade Association/ Professional Membership Body
FORMAT
Welcome & Networking:
Introduction from Chair and networking in breakout rooms
Introductions:
Each attendee is invited to give a 60 second ‘elevator’ introduction – which can include a short brief about their role, company, challenges they’ve faced, plans for the future and any recent good news.
Keynote 1:
1 x member organisation will be invited to give a 10 minute presentation (including option of video or keynote presentation) followed by a short Q&A.
Keynote 2:
1 x stakeholder member organisation will be invited to give a 10 minute presentation (including option of video or keynote presentation) followed by a short Q&A.
Networking & Close:
Attendees will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one in breakout rooms.
Weaving the Golden Thread
into construction safety practices
A new policy paper from the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) has set out the definition and principles that will guide the development and implementation of the golden thread of information, a key recommendation of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future report.
The Golden Thread forces the wider adoption of technology in the construction process to reduce the risk of fire (and other structural dangers) in buildings, ultimately creating greater safety in residential buildings. Overall, it reduces the chances of making dangerous decisions that lead to tragic events like Grenfell.
Sam Stacey
Challenge Director - Transforming Construction at UKRI
Sam Stacey heads up the Transforming Construction Challenge, a £170 million research and innovation investment, matched by £250 million from industry, to create new construction processes and techniques for building manufacture in the UK.
Before joining UKRI, Sam was Director of Innovation, Industrialisation and Business Improvement at Skanska UK, a Trustee of the Building Research Establishment, and Chairman of the National Platform for Construction.
Robert Norton
UK Senior Account Manager (Fire, Health & Safety) at PlanRadar
Robert is responsible for new business and existing clients relationships at PlanRadar, leading the UK’s focus on health & safety – in particular, fire safety.
Robert has more than ten years experience in the construction industry, having worked as an engineer before joining PlanRadar three years ago.
Before joining UKRI, Sam was Director of Innovation, Industrialisation and Business Improvement at Skanska UK, a Trustee of the Building Research Establishment, and Chairman of the National Platform for Construction.