Ecobuild - Tuesday 02 March

Making the most of markets

This series of seminars examined several important markets for construction and built environment professionals. They are markets which are funded (in the UK mostly as part of the Government’s public capital expenditure programme), which are taking sustainability seriously (those in the UK are clearly subject to public procurement policies), and for the foreseeable future at least, present important opportunities for a sector which continues to feel the effects of the downturn.

All sessions took place in the Wellington Room

The Wellington Room was sponsored by

10.30 – 12.00

Investing in infrastructure: opportunities in rail

Whilst spending on infrastructure is forecast to grow by a recession busting 30% by 2013, investment in rail is set to grow by 150% in the same period. Crossrail is a major contributor to that figure, but is not the only driver, as the country needs to be kept moving, and in more energy efficient ways. This session will examine the outlook for the rail sector, and the opportunities for construction.

chair: Christian Wolmar, Writer and Broadcaster on transport policy,

10.30 – 11.00	The future of railway investment in the UK
	Douglas McCormick, Trading Director, Atkins

11.00 – 11.20	The latest developments in rail and the opportunities available: Birmingham New Street and Reading
	Christian Wolmar, Writer and Broadcaster on transport policy

11.20 – 11.40	Existing opportunities in Crossrail
	Andy Mitchell, Programme Director, Crossrail

11.40 – 12.00	Understanding the procurement process for rail projects
	Beth West, Head of Commercial Procurement, London Underground

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12.30 – 14.00

Sustainable schools: assessing the market

The education construction programme has heralded an unprecedented era in new build and refurbishment of school and education facilities. This session looks at current and forecast funding for BSF, Academies, PCP and colleges construction, and assesses the potential opportunities presented by education construction market over the next 2 years. How much will a reigning in of public spending affect the construction industry?

chair: George Martin, Head of Sustainable Development, Willmott Dixon

12.30 – 13.00	Spending £45bn well: making the most of BSF funding in the age of austerity
	Richard Woods, Associate Director (Architecture), Capita Architecture

13.00 – 13.30	Delivering the BSF sustainability goals
	Peter Maxwell, Head of Enabling Public Buildings, CABE

13.30 – 14.00	Outlook for the Academies programme, BSF and Primary Capital Programme
	Graeme Noble, Regional Director, Atkins

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14.30 – 16.00

Sustainable schools: understanding the procurement routes

Winning projects within the education construction sector is challenging. This session outlines the procurement routes for BSF, Academies, and PCP construction, and provides guidance and direction to those wishing to gain access to the market.

chair: Sal Wilson, Operations Director, Partnerships for Schools (BSF)

14.30 – 15.00	Entering the schools & education market
	Sal Wilson, Operations Director, Partnerships for Schools (BSF)

15.00 – 15.30	Understanding the BSF and Academies procurement process
	Sarah Williams, Director, Aedas

15.30 – 16.00	Understanding the Primary Capital Programme and how to obtain projects
	Joe Morris, Director, Duggan Morris Architects

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16.30 – 18.00

Sustainable schools: lessons learnt so far

This session looks at the lessons to be learned from recently completed school building schemes and their performance against budget and against their operating objectives. It also assesses the outcomes of sustainable refurbishment projects as an alternative to rebuild, and describes the outlook for schools refurbishment programmes.

chair: Simon Rawlinson, Partner, Research and Professional Development, Davis Langdon

16.30 – 17.00	Identifying opportunities for schools refurbishment
	Simon Rawlinson, Partner, Research and Professional Development, Davis Langdon

17.00 – 17.30	Case study: uccessful & sustainable schools refurbishment
	Rafael Marks, Project Architect, Penoyre & Prasad LLP

17.30 – 18.00	Lessons learned from construction of new buildings completed and in service
	Phil Gillard, Principal, Gensler Maria Nesdale Associate Education Leader EMEA, Gensler