March is a popular month for event organisers in construction and infrastructure. We've picked out key events to boost your competitive edge this month.
Nuclear Energy in the UK: Priorities for New Build, Funding and Developing the Supply Chain 3 March 2015 8.30-13.00 Royal Society, London
What is it?
A seminar on future UK nuclear energy industry and priorities for new builds
Headliner
Next Steps for Nuclear Energy in the UK Hergen Haye, Chief Executive, Office for Nuclear Development DECC, 12.30-12.55
Most interested to hear
Developing Hinkley Point C Humphrey Cadoux‐Hudson, Managing Director, Nuclear New Build, EDF Energy, 09.15-09.40
Good for
Finding out what's really happening with the Hinckley Point C programme
Developing the UK Rail Network – HS2, Infrastructure and Investment 4 March 2015 8.30-13.00 Royal College Of Surgeons, London
What is it?
Seminar on the priorities for the UK rail sector, and next steps for major infrastructure projects – HS2, Crossrail and Crossrail 2, and UK franchising
Headliner
Next Steps for Franchising ‐ Policy and Implementation Clare Moriarty, Director General, Rail Executive, Department, 10.40-11.05
Most interested to hear
Delivering HS2 ‐ Challenges and Priorities Professor Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director, HS2 11.40-12.05
Good for
Practical insight on strategic, priorities and investment plans for UK rail
Procurex South 10 March 2015 Starts 8.30 Olympia London
What is it?
Expo and conference on latest thinking in public procurement – developments, initiatives and legislative changes. Speakers on from 10.00 to 13.15, co-located with CompeteFor Summit see below
Headliner
Putting Commercial Thinking into the DNA of the Public Sector, Bill Crothers, Government Chief Commercial Officer, Cabinet Office, 10.10-10.30
Most interested to hear
Delivering Economic Growth and Social and Environmental Benefits through Creative Public Procurement: The Scottish Experience Paul McNulty Deputy Director, Scottish Government, 10.30-11.00
Good for
The latest on public procurement policy and processes
CompeteFor Supply Chain Summit 2015 10 March 2015 9.00-16.00 Olympia London
What is it?
Expo and conference for accessing the supply chain of major capital infrastructure projects in the South East. Co-located with Procurex South. There are two dedicated prime contractor sessions from 13.50-15.10
Headliner
Alan Couzens, Head of Infrastructure Performance and Reporting, Infrastructure UK ,10.20-10.40
Most interested to hear
Thames Tideway Tunnels: Exploring the Procurement, Programme and Supplier Engagement Strategy, Mark Lythaby, Principal Supply Chain Manager, Thames Tideway Tunnel, 10.40-11.00
London First Infrastructure Summit 2015 25 March 2015 8.00- 18.30 Kings Place, London
What is it?
Conference where key industry players explore critical areas where the infrastructure industry can contribute to developing a world class Capital city.
Headliner
A 2050 Infrastructure Plan for London Isabel Dedring, Deputy Mayor for Transport Greater London Authority 09.15-10.00
Most interested to hear
Discussion: Forwards, not back – keeping key projects on track. Panel includes Michèle Dix CBE Managing Director Crossrail 2, Terry Morgan CBE Chairman Crossrail, Andy Mitchell, Chief Executive, Thames Tideway Tunnel, 14.30-15.10
Good for
Rubbing shoulders with London's industry movers and shakers