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Built Environment Education Annual Conference (BEECON 2007)

The 3rd annual conference arranged by CEBE in collaboration with CIC

  Developing Competent People

Venue: University of Westminster, Central London
Date: 12 – 13 September 2007

Background

'A rebalancing of the priorities for HE institutions to make available relevant, flexible and responsive provision that meets the high skill needs of employers and their staff' (Leitch 2006)

This conference seeks to strengthen the educational process by encouraging engagement between education, industry and the professions. It will provide delegates with the opportunity to actively engage with new ideas through a series of presentations, discussions and participatory workshops.

This challenge must be met and by working in partnership we can:

• Bridge the skills gaps and address progression issues.
• Develop industry-education linkages for competitive advantage.
• Ensure that the educational supply chain meets lifelong learning needs.
• Design and deliver demand-led, flexible learning approaches which are related to workforce development.

These will enhance the contribution of higher education to the economy and society. Thus, collectively leading to an increase in productivity, employment growth and individual output.

Question time panel

	Jean Venables Vice President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)		Sunand Prasad President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
	Prof Peter Roberts Chair of the Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC)		Roy Cavanagh Seddon Group, Chair or Northwest Skills Observatory, Chair of 3 construction partnerships

Keynote address...
	Hugh Tollyfield Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) Mr Hugh Tollyfield has recently joined HEFCE, where he leads the employer engagement team, from the Department of Education and Skills and will introduce the conference by focussing on the issues raised in the recent publication of the Leitch Report.
	David Tuffin Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors David Tuffin has been appointed RICS President-elect for the 2006/2007 session. He will assume the Presidency in July 2007. David is currently a member of the Governing Council and previously Chairman of RICS England and President of the Building Surveyors Division of RICS in 1991/92.

Conference Flyers

• General Conference Flyer (131KB)
• Industry Conference Flyer (730KB)

Who Should Attend

This conference is directly relevant to the needs of anyone connected with the construction industry and property management. The conference is a meeting point for those who are engaged in industry and practice, education and research as well as the professional institutions, other industry and government agencies and universities. This will provide the interface that is needed to allow all of the different stakeholders involved to meet on a common platform.

Registration and Conference Fees

Standard Registration of £250
Day Delegate Registration of £125 (excluding conference dinner)

Delegate fee inclusive of all conference proceedings, refreshments and conference dinner on evening of 12th September Bookings can be made through Ms Hazel Palmer by e-mail to h.m.palmer@salford.ac.uk or by telephone on 0161 295 5944. You may also submit electronically by using the Online Booking Form.