ProCon Events

WEBINAR - modern methods of construction

The UK construction sector is a strategically significant part of the UK economy. Representing 8% of GDP and 9% of employment, every year £150 billion is invested through the public and private sectors (RICS, MMC Paper 2018). It is not only important in terms of its contribution to the economy, it is also an enabler of wider economic growth and development, providing the homes, infrastructure and environment that allows the nation to function and prosper.

The growing demand for its services, brings with it issues such as supply and demand imbalances and a need to be more efficient, cost effective and for build times to be condensed.

This webinar will look at modern methods of construction, what that means and how leading experts are facing this challenge. Speakers include Andrew Prickett of Faithful + Gould, Martin Valentine of Positive Homes and Tim Carey of Willmott Dixon Sunesis.

WEBINAR - mental health and wellbeing in construction

Mental health and wellbeing are more prevalent than ever for all of us during these challenging and changing times. With the constantly increasing pressures of work and family life and the particular demands of the property and construction industry, it is important to take time to learn about, become more aware and be able to spot some signs relating to our mental health and wellbeing. Join us for this discussion about the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by the property and construction industry, as well as some solutions currently being tested by leading names. We'll be joined by guests from Danaher & Walsh and Willmott Dixon, with some practical techniques from a mindfulness practitioner from Solutions 2 Living.

EMERGING TALENT EVENT - Mental Health & Mindfulness in Construction

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE REARRANGED IN DUE COURSE.

Join us for an informative morning presentation with networking and breakfast on this important subject.  With the constantly increasing pressures of work and family life and the particular demands of the property and construction industry, it is important to take time to learn about, become more aware and be able to spot some signs relating to our mental health and wellbeing.

Our first speaker will focus on the importance and impact of mental health in the workplace and in everyday life.  This will then be followed by a practical session to teach you some helpful mindfulness habits.

Decarbonisation of the Grid

Cities around the East Midlands are announcing that they will be zero carbon in the next decade. Delivering low or zero carbon buildings has therefore never been more inmportant.

This presentation by Couch Perry Wilkes and Willmott Dixon will look at Decarbonisation of the Grid and how it will change construction. Along with Passivhaus developments and how to minimise energy use with good fabric engineering.

Couch Perry Wilkes and Willmott Dixon delivered the largest Passivhaus building in the UK - the Centre for Medicine at the University of Leicester.