Events

Creating and Managing Your Online Community (London)
Tuesday 14 May 2013

This workshop is designed to provide delegates with an insight into the principles of effective community management through various social media platforms. Aimed at marketing and communications professionals who are looking to use online communities to promote their business, the workshop will cover the importance of choosing the right technology platform and best practice techniques to drive engagement. Places at the full-day event cost £250.00 + VAT

Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2013

Scottish Apprenticeship Week aims to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies who are already involved in apprenticeships across Scotland and promote the benefits they bring to businesses who invest in their workforce. To find out more about how you can get involved and help to increase the profile of apprenticeships, click the link below.

TAF Seminar for Trade Association Chairmen (London)
Thursday 21 May 2013

Each year a number of senior business people, with significant experience in running organisations and conducting meetings, are asked to take on the chairmanship of a trade association. However, they may well find the experience rather different from that which they have been used to. This seminar is designed to help chairmen and chairmen-elect of trade associations maximise their effectiveness. Places at the full-day event cost £350.00 + VAT.

Adjudication for Contractors (Maidenhead )
 Wednesday 5th June 2013

The Thames Valley Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is holding an event to provide practical tips and advice to contractors and sub- contractors looking to use the adjudication process to resolve disputes. Guest speaker Peter Phillippo, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Adjudicator will cover ways to keep the adjudication process succinct and focused, keep both parties’ costs to a minimum and how to effectively obtain an enforceable decision. The event, which is free to attend, will take place from 6.30pm and places can be booked by following the link below.

NSCC Scottish Credit Circle (Cumbernauld)
 Tuesday 11th June 2013

The Scottish Credit Circle, held under Chatham House rules and supported by KPMG, is a forum for Specialist Contractors to share information and understand which of their clients may have adverse judgments against them, representing a risk to their businesses. These events, held four times a year, are a great way to help protect cash flow in the current economic market.

Construction News Awards (London)
 Thursday 11 July 2013

The Construction News Awards are the most prestigious awards in the construction industry and with categories from BIM Initiative of the Year and Supply Chain Excellence to Specialist Contractor of the Year and Training, the awards offer business from across the supply chain their chance to shine! The annual awards will be presented at a  black-tie Awards Dinner in London and places are available from £415 + VAT per person.

Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards (London)
 Thursday 11 July 2013

The Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards recognise, reward and promote best practice amongst Trade Associations throughout the UK. Now in their eleventh year, this prestigious award ceremony provides TAF members with the chance to showcase their achievements. The event, held at the 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, will be attended by a variety of guests across all sectors of the UK economy offering an excellent networking opportunity.

Employment Law Training Workshops (Edinburgh)
 Wednesday 28 August 2013

Solicitors Anderson Strathern are running an interactive employment law training workshop in Edinburgh designed for managers who are involved in disciplinary and grievance matters and appeals and therefore may be required to give evidence at an Employment Tribunal hearing. It will also benefit HR professionals who will have to advise managers and have an involvement in Tribunal hearings. The half-day event costs £90 + VAT per person and places can be booked by following the link below.

Employment Law Training Workshops (Glasgow)
 Wednesday 4 September 2013

Solicitors Anderson Strathern are running an interactive employment law training workshop in Glasgow designed for managers who are involved in disciplinary and grievance matters and appeals and therefore may be required to give evidence at an Employment Tribunal hearing. It will also benefit HR professionals who will have to advise managers and have an involvement in Tribunal hearings. The half-day event costs £90 + VAT per person and places can be booked by following the link below.

Membership Recruitment Training Workshop (London)
Thursday 26 September 2013

This workshop will provide delegates with a step by step guide to the process of membership recruitment and how to build a successful recruitment strategy along the way. Aimed at trade associations looking to find out more about the latest recruitment tactics to help enhance and increase memberships using various tools. Places at the half-day workshop cost £199 + VAT.

Membership Retention Training Workshop (London)
Thursday 26 September 2013

This workshop will introduce the key stages of the membership retention process and how to build an effective retention plan. Delegates will learn proven cost-effective retention techniques that can be applied immediately to improve retention rates. Places at the half-day event cost £199 + VAT.

BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Construction Dispute
Avoidance
Ongoing

A qualification designed for all construction staff members with involvement in any aspect of building or civil engineering contracts, sub-contracts or supply contracts at a supervisory or management level. This course has full accreditation from Edexcel and the IOCS.

CITB & UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training
Ongoing

A course designed for anyone who could potentially come into contact with asbestos which looks at the risks of handling asbestos and the procedures to be followed in the event of working with asbestos.

Fire Marshal Training
Ongoing

A one-day course designed to ensure that nominated fire marshals on construction sites have the necessary skills and training to recognise potential fire risks and hazards.

IPAF Training
Ongoing

A one-day course combining a mix of classroom and practical learning designed for anyone who uses powered access equipment. The course will give delegates an understanding of the need for accident prevention, safe operational procedures, emergency descent operations and the responsibilities of employers and employees.

Manual Handling Training
Ongoing

A half-day course designed for those who use manual handling techniques in their everyday work.
The course will provide delegates with knowledge and understanding of the legislation relevant to manual handling with demonstrations of the safe and correct techniques to use.

PASMA Training
Ongoing

A one-day course combining a mix of classroom and practical learning designed for anyone who is required to erect and dismantle access equipment.

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