The quality of our buildings and how we build is something we are all too aware needs to be addressed. Few can dispute the quality of housing needs to improve, and the same can be said for educational buildings, new hospitals, civic buildings and even the leisure sector. This summit addresses the topic head on.
The Quality in Construction Summit provides a platform for professionals with a remit for quality in the construction sector to learn, share and develop ideas to improve quality levels. The programme focuses on both strategic and operational issues and the core subjects to be tackled include; digitalising quality, legislative updates, modern methods of construction, fire prevention in the quality process and more. Join top industry experts for this thought-provoking one-day event and learn key takeaway points to develop your quality process and business strategy.
Agenda
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| 09:00 |
Opening remarks by the chair |
| 09:15 | Keynote |
| 10:00 |
Networking Break |
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10:15 |
Keynote |
| 11:00 |
Networking Break |
| 11:15 |
Keynote |
| 12:00 |
Panel Debate |
| 12:45 |
Closing remarks from the chair Close of summit |
*It may be necessary for reasons beyond our reasonable control to alter the advertised content, timing or the advertised speakers. We reserve the right to do this at any time.
Sponsors / Partners
Global leaders in HSEQ recruitment, search, and staffing services. We are an ever-growing global HSEQ talent network built on long-term relationships, industry knowledge, and geographic expansion.
From a standing start in 2005 the company is now the largest specialist HSEQ recruitment agency in the world. Our founder is Shirley Parsons CMIOSH, an accomplished business leader in the Health and Safety, and Environmental profession with a career in the industry spanning 30 years.
Her legacy is an expert team of over 50 HSEQ talent acquisition consultants spanning two continents and still growing globally.
Our philosophy is one whereby Health and Safety, Environmental and Sustainability and Quality are drivers of business success. This means that we always go the extra mile to understand the business objectives and operating environments of our customers. To enable this we structure our business accordingly, with internal teams focused on HSEQ in industry specific sectors.
We continually research the markets and develop our networks to find job opportunities for professionals at all levels, from graduate to director. We operate as Recruitment Consultants, as Talent Partners, as Head-Hunters, as Campaign Managers and as Career Agents, but above all we are matchmakers.
Whichever way you refer to us, you can be assured that as your dedicated agent or agency, we will do our utmost to find the right match for you.
Procore helps firms drastically increase project efficiency and accountability by streamlining and mobilizing project communications and documentation. This real time data and accessibility minimizes costly risks and delays—ultimately boosting profits.
Using our award-winning suite of project management tools, over a million registered Procore users across the globe manage all types of construction projects including industrial plants, office buildings, apartment complexes, university facilities, retail centers, and more.
Congrid was founded in 2013 by a team of construction site managers who had become frustrated with the use of pen, paper and Excel-files to control the quality and safety of construction sites. Congrid’s cloud-based software offers users one platform to handle quality and safety management on any construction project, reducing quality costs, improving safety and maximising site productivity. Customers include major developers, construction firms, contractors and subcontractors in the Nordic region.
PlanRadar is an award-winning web-based SaaS (software as a service solution) for communication and documentation in construction and real estate projects. Via a web application (for all browsers) and 
native apps for all kind of smartphones and tablets (iOS, Android and Windows), it allows for simple recording, documentation and tracking of information in real time, such as construction documentation, defect & task management, reporting, due-diligence, certification and more. Information can be added to digital plans in the form of photos, texts, annotations and voice memos. The user-friendly ticketing system enables the sharing of information with responsible persons in real time, wherever they are located. Users can scroll through blueprints without delay and always keep an overview, even in offline mode. The application also records all the communication between the project partners. Automated reporting and statistics complete the scope of functions. By digitalizing the workflow, PlanRadar reduces the frequency of errors, saves time for all parties involved, and achieves huge increases in efficiency, as the training- and maintenance-free application allows for cost savings of up to 70% and time savings of up to 7 hours per week. PlanRadar is headquartered in Vienna and has just opened new branches in London and Zagreb. Every week, more than 25,000 projects are carried out by more than 4,000 customers in 43 different countries.
The Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) is a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to tackling error in the UK construction industry, with the singular aim to significantly reduce avoidable error and its associated consequences. GIRI has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach to raise awareness across the sector with a focus on changing culture and attitudes, and improving knowledge, decision-making and planning skills. Members include clients, consultants, contractors, regulators, educators, professional institutions and trade bodies who are working together to steer the agenda and improve the UK Construction industry.
Detailed information about Initiative and the research informing it can be found here: http://getitright.uk.com/
FIS is the representative body for the £10 billion finishes and interiors sector in the UK. The FIS has 500 members drawn from contractors, manufacturers and distributers of ceilings, facades, partitions, plastering, drywall and specialist interior fit-out and refurbishment businesses.
FIS exists to support its members, improve safety, minimise risk, enhance productivity and drive innovation in the sector. As well as specialist publications, technical support and expert helplines, FIS is a dynamic network that brings the sector together through a range of events, awards and specialist working groups, all aimed at sharing best practice, setting standards and advising Government, that help its members to improve performance and win work. FIS has a dedicated skills and training team which works with a number of Approved Training Providers to attract new people to the sector and deliver a fully qualified and competent workforce.
FIS is dedicated to collaboration in construction and a proud member of BuildUK, the Construction Products Association and the Passive Fire Protection Forum.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry. Established in 1988 with just five founder members, CIC now occupies a key role within the UK construction industry providing a single voice for professionals in all sectors of the built environment through its collective membership of 500,000 individual professionals and more than 25,000 firms of construction consultants. The breadth and depth of its membership means that CIC is the only single body able to speak with authority on the diverse issues connected with construction without being constrained by the self-interest of any particular sector of the industry.
Impartial, comprehensive, unique and up-to-date, Construct UK's extensive directory of construction sales and marketing information is specifically designed for industry professionals - helping them to capitalise on the latest events, media initiatives, sales contact data and sources of experienced construction industry services, advice and support.Updated throughout the year, the directory covers everything for the construction marketer and sales professional, from PR and Marketing to Sales and Export. Divided into easily accessible sections, it comprises articles, features and databases, viewable online or in downloadable format. A few of the key resources include:
- 1,000 UK Architectural Practices, with named contacts
- Named Editorial Contacts at over 300 UK journals
- Calendar of 200+ UK Construction Exhibitions, with previous attendance and exhibiting costs data
- Calendar of 650+ Worldwide Construction Exhibitions (outside UK)
- A quick glance at the Directories and Downloads pages will show you how it can save hours in research time and help you stay up-to date with the latest construction sales and marketing information.
UK’s only dedicated sustainable construction blog and magazine encouraging a sustainable built environment.
The Construction Products Association (CPA) is the leading voice to promote and campaign for construction product manufacturers and suppliers.
This vital UK industry defines our built environment, providing the products and materials needed for homes, offices, shops, road, railways, schools and hospitals. The sector directly provides jobs for 337,000 people across 24,000 companies and has an annual turnover of more than £60 billion.
We are committed to raising the profile of our industry and members’ businesses, helping grow the market and reducing regulatory risk.
Why/Who Attends
The Quality in Construction Summit is the MUST attend event for all professionals with a quality related remit within the construction sector, at a strategic or operational level. This could be operational delivery, quality management systems, compliance, business strategy and leadership, project management, risk management, health and safety, supply chain, environmental and quality.
Summit overview
- Get up to date on the latest government regulated quality standards surrounding fire safety, health and safety practices and organisational best practice
- Source products and suppliers for your business in the networking zone
- Gain five hours of CPD points
- Learn from industry leading experts
- Invaluable face to face networking opportunities
- Meet with 200+ like-minded industry professionals
- Gather in-depth advice and guidance on some of the most pressing issues facing the construction market
- Learn about the impact of the Hackett review
- Featuring 10+ exhibitors who will be able to discuss current projects and ideas for the future
- Discover the financial and reputation cost of quality failures
- Learn how to embed quality within your organisation
- Understand the causes of poor quality and develop tactics for future proofing projects
- Develop strategies for resolving common quality related problems
Organisation types:
- Occupiers
- Architects
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Mass landlords - Housing assocations, TME (Tenant Management Organisations)
- Housebuilders
- Local authorities
- Funders
- Construction companies
- Consultants - fire safety, health and safety etc.
- Designers
- Facilities management companies
Job titles:
- Architects
- Building Control Officers
- Business Development Manager
- Building Services Managers
- CEO's
- Compliance Manager
- Construction Director / Manager
- Designers
- Engineers
- Facilities Manager
- Finance Director
- HR Managers / Director
- Head of Quality
- Health and Safety Manager
- Housing Services Manager
- Management Director
- Procurement Manager
- Quality Consultant
- Quality Leader
- Quality Project Manager
- Site Managers
- Surveyors
- Technical Standards Director / Manager
Plan your visit
The event will run virtually. Once registered your login details will be emailed to you.
Contact us
For general enquiries and booking information please contact the conference team:
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For marketing and partnership enquiries:
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For sponsorship and delegate enquiries:
Nathan Garnett
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*It may be necessary for reasons beyond our reasonable control to alter the advertised content, timing or the advertised speakers. We reserve the right to do this at any time.
