North East Construction Conference

Schedule

Fri Nov 07 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music | Gateshead, EN

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We look forward to welcoming you to our inaugural conference where you will be able to access critical CPD topics and network in one hit.
About this Event

Join us at this stunning, purpose built, modern venue for our inaugural CIOB North East Construction Conference. We are bringing together a variety of experts representing different sectors of the industry to inform, debate and discuss the issues that matter to our construction community.

You can expect to hear from industry experts speaking on Legal updates, JCT Contracts, Retrofit and Building Safety amongst many others.

A great opportunity to gain CPD hours as well as network with a diverse range of built environment professionals. We look forward to welcoming you.

Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points (per session) when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity. (totalling 12 points )

FULL AGENDA TO FOLLOW

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.



Contact

Diane Moore

Member Services and Events Coordinator - North East

+44 (0)1344 630867

[email protected]


Thanks to our Headline Sponsors - Diales



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Thanks to our Silver Sponsors - Arc Building Solutions


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Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors - Specialist Building Solutions


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Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors - Clementine Services


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Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors - OH3 Limited


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Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors - Robertson Hill Associates


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Agenda

đź•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Registration
đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
đź•‘: 01:05 PM - 01:20 PM
Welcome from North East Chair, Victoria Lane & CIOB President, Paul Gandy
Host: Victoria Lane MCIOB, CIOB North East Chair
đź•‘: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Address from North East MP
đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Economic Outlook
Host: Chris Kelsey, Public Affairs Manager, North East Chamber

Info: Chris Kelsey has worked in public affairs and political campaigning since 1992. He is passionate about fostering strong relationships with key political stakeholders and their influencers. He has a strong track record of devising and implementing successful engagement and communication strategies enhancing public perception to gain project approvals, funding and secure long-term community buy-in. He is excited about sustainability and the journey to net zero. He has experience in the renewable energy, transport, planning and infrastructure policy.


đź•‘: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Innovation and Sustainability Panel
Host: Dr Sergio Rodriguez-Trejo, Teesside University

Info: Innovation and sustainable technologies are crucial for a built environment that is fit for the future by enabling low-carbon construction, reducing resource consumption, optimising building performance, and improving resilience. Key advancements include sustainable materials, smart building technologies, digital tools like virtual reality or generative design, modern methods of construction such as modular building, and integrated renewable energy systems. These innovations can help the built environment to meet net-zero goals, adapt to climate change, and create more resilient, human-centric communities.

Our panellists will bring their knowledge of sustainable technology to the discussion to help demonstrate how innovation can deliver a built environment that will define the future of our planet, exploring the opportunities and challenges, and how we can keep up with this constantly evolving field.


đź•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Comfort break and refreshments
đź•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Legal Update / JCT – DAC Beachcroft
Host: Andrew Clough, Partner DAC Beachcroft LLP
đź•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Building Safety Panel – Chaired by Paul Nash , CIOB Past President
Host: Dr Lorna Stimpson, Chief Executive LABC
đź•‘: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PM
Closing Address
đź•‘: 05:40 PM - 07:00 PM
Complimentary drink & Networking
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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Saint Mary's Square, Gateshead, United Kingdom

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