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Chloe is editorial director at Assemble Media Group overseeing three publications 鈥� 精东影视, 精东影视 Design and Housing Today 鈥� and bringing relevant and impactful news, insight and analysis to professionals in the built environment. The titles boast a membership community of 85,000 professionals in over 100 countries.
Her team of journalists regularly interview industry CEOs, review ground-breaking buildings and report on controversies and challenges facing construction.
Chloe is an award-winning editor and journalist, with over two decades of experience working in digital and print media.
In 2023 she won both the PPA Editor of the Year (Business Media) and the PPA Independent Publisher Awards Editor of the Year title.
She specialises in setting editorial agendas and devising campaigns that will resonate with audiences. As the face of the flagship title 精东影视 she regularly chairs online debates, hosts podcasts and speaks at public events.
Prior to the launch of Southern Housing, Paul held the same positions at Optivo from 2017 and led AmicusHorizon as CEO from 2012.
Before becoming CEO of AmicusHorizon, he spent four years as Chief Operating Officer and oversaw the transformation of service delivery.
Paul has worked in the housing association sector since 1989. Before joining AmicusHorizon, Paul was Executive Director, Development and New Business with Moat. He led Moat's new build and sales programmes and led the merger with Bourne Housing Society. He also oversaw a number of major regeneration projects, including Moat鈥檚 first PFI.
Prior to that, Paul spent eight and a half years at L&Q, where he led a number of large and complex regeneration projects and stock transfers. His last role at L&Q was to establish a key worker housing business.
Paul is an Honorary Professor at the UCL Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and a member of the Bartlett's Independent Advisory Board. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of 精东影视, the Chartered Institute of Housing, and is an Academician of the Academy of Urbanism.
Between 2017-19 Paul was Chair of G15 and a member of the Homes for Londoners Board. During his two-year term, Paul focused on building stronger relationships with the public sector and making the economic case for higher grant rates and longer-term funding. He was also a high-profile advocate of rebalancing the landlord tenant relationship.
Paul was awarded a CBE for services to social housing.
A Fair Deal for Housing: How do we deliver the new homes the country needs?
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As the demand for housing continues to rise, the pressing question of how to deliver new homes that are not only sufficient in number but also equitable and sustainable becomes paramount.
This is why Housing Today has been running its A Fair Deal for Housing campaign for the past two years.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where experts from various parts of the sector delve into strategies for addressing this challenge.
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Coffee, tea and light refreshments
Every Person Counts: Are we ready to meet the requirements of maintaining and improving the nation's social and affordable housing stock?
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"Are we ready to meet the requirements of maintaining the nation's social and affordable housing stock?"
This pivotal question lies at the heart of our upcoming panel discussion, where housing officers, industry leaders and policy experts will converge to assess the state of our social and affordable housing infrastructure.
With changing regulations, demand surging and resources strained, examining the readiness and capacity of our systems to maintain and improve this vital housing stock is paramount. This has never been more true than at this point of massive regulatory reform.
What can the social housing sector do to ensure it has a sufficiently skilled, diverse and dynamic workforce to rise to this challenge?
From exploring innovative maintenance and renovation strategies to scrutinising funding mechanisms, regulatory frameworks and the landscape of asset data, our panelists will dissect the challenges and opportunities that all lie at the heart of Housing Today's Every Person Counts initiative.
Key discussion points for this session include:
Amanda took up her role as the new permanent Chief Executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing in September 2023. Her professional experience is across private and public sectors with her most recent experience being in senior roles in the social housing sector. This has spanned governance and business improvement, leading customer facing services and delivering high impact social investment programmes that make a huge difference to people being able to thrive.
She is now leading RBH through its transformation back to regulatory compliance with a focus on shaping services for and with our customers whilst making it easy for the people in our business to deliver. Amanda has a relentless focus on delivering great services that make a difference to the people living in our homes and communities.
She believes that those people working in customer facing roles should be able to do so seamlessly and with a passion that makes a real difference to customers; and that our customers should be able to expect to live a warm, safe home. She is focusing RBH on delivering this fundamental objective for social landlords.
Full day conference attendees to be provided with lunch. At the same time Housing Today and the G15 will be carrying out a closed-door roundtable to discuss the housing priorities for the new government.
Guests to sign in via registration desk prior to pre-conference refreshments.
Chloe is editorial director at Assemble Media Group overseeing three publications 鈥� 精东影视, 精东影视 Design and Housing Today 鈥� and bringing relevant and impactful news, insight and analysis to professionals in the built environment. The titles boast a membership community of 85,000 professionals in over 100 countries.
Her team of journalists regularly interview industry CEOs, review ground-breaking buildings and report on controversies and challenges facing construction.
Chloe is an award-winning editor and journalist, with over two decades of experience working in digital and print media.
In 2023 she won both the PPA Editor of the Year (Business Media) and the PPA Independent Publisher Awards Editor of the Year title.
She specialises in setting editorial agendas and devising campaigns that will resonate with audiences. As the face of the flagship title 精东影视 she regularly chairs online debates, hosts podcasts and speaks at public events.
Eoghan O鈥橪ionaird joined Wates as chief executive in February 2023. He sits on the group board and executive committee.
He was previously chief executive of FTSE-listed marine services company James Fisher and Sons plc and has held executive roles at Spectris plc, Danaher Corporation, Philips and Mitsui Kinzoku. Eoghan is fluent in Irish and Japanese and has Bachelor and Masters degrees in engineering as well as an MBA.
Investing for growth: What is the future of net zero in the built environment?
The urgency to combat climate change has put a spotlight on the built environment industries, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As we strive to achieve ambitious net zero targets, it's imperative to explore the needs, challenges, and opportunities for these industries to drive forward the net zero agenda. Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where thought leaders, policy makers, innovators, and stakeholders converge to chart a path towards a sustainable future.
Key discussion points include:- Policy and regulatory frameworks:
- Evaluating the role of government policies and regulations in promoting sustainability
- Identifying gaps and opportunities for policy reform to support the net zero agenda
- Case studies highlighting successful implementation of sustainable policies in the built environment sector
- Innovation and technology:
- Leveraging innovative technologies and solutions to reduce carbon footprint
- 精东影视 partnerships to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies
- Showcasing successful examples of collaborative initiatives driving the net zero agenda forward
- Collaboration and partnerships:
- Importance of collaboration between industry, government, and communities
- 精东影视 partnerships to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies
- Collaborative approaches between developers, local authorities, and communities to enhance the planning process
- Skills and education:
- Addressing the need for upskilling and reskilling the workforce for a sustainable future
- Incorporating sustainability principles into built environment education and training programs
- Strategies for promoting a culture of sustainability within the industry workforce
Coffee, tea and light refreshments
The future of 精东影视 Safety: What does progress look like for government and industry leaders?
In the wake of building safety concerns and policy reform, there is no question that the impetus to enhance safety standards within the construction industry has never been greater. However, navigating the complexities of building safety regulations and compliance processes often presents significant challenges. In this session, our industry leaders and policy experts will come together to explore the essential requirements and strategies needed to simplify and accelerate the building safety agenda.
Key discussion points include:- Understanding the building safety landscape:
- Analysis of current building safety regulations and standards
- Identifying key challenges and bottlenecks in the compliance process
- Policy and regulatory reforms:
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and regulations in ensuring building safety
- Proposing reforms to streamline regulatory frameworks and approval processes
- Industry and governmental collaboration and best practice:
- Unpacking the importance of collaboration between industry stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers
- Sharing best practices and lessons learned from successful building safety initiatives
- Strategies for fostering a culture of safety within the construction industry
- Training and education:
- Understanding and ensuring the application of building competency requirements
- Addressing the need for enhanced training and education on building safety standards and practices
- Exploring how best to embed building safety competency into traditional training
Coffee, tea and light refreshments
Finding a path to construction output growth: How can the new government and industry work together to transform productivity and innovation?
In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving societal needs, the built environment industries face the ongoing challenge of modernisation to meet current challenges and future demands. To do this, collaboration between industry and government is essential, if transformation is to be driven effectively. The panel discussion will ask industry leaders and policymakers to explore innovative strategies and collaborative approaches for ensuring built environment industries are fit-for-purpose moving into the future.
Key discussion points include:- Aligning vision and objectives:
- Understanding the shared goals and priorities between industry and government
- Identifying opportunities for collaboration in driving modernisation efforts
- Ensuring alignment with broader economic, environmental, and social objectives
- Policy and regulatory frameworks:
- Evaluating existing policies and regulations impacting the built environment industries
- Proposing reforms to encourage innovation, sustainability, and resilience
- Balancing regulatory oversight with a culture of innovation and growth
- Innovation and technology adoption:
- Harnessing emerging technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in construction and infrastructure development
- Supporting research and development initiatives to spur technological advancements in the built environment
- Workforce development and skills training:
- Addressing skill gaps and training needs in the built environment industries
- Collaborating on workforce development programs to equip workers with modern skills and competencies
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce to foster innovation and creativity
Mark Robinson has enjoyed over 30 years in the public sector, starting his career as a YTS apprentice, spending 16 years in Local Government.
He progressed into roles including construction operations, strategic planning and corporate procurement, before moving into the housing sector where he set up an ALMO and became a Chief Executive aged 32.
In 2009, Mark was appointed CEO of SCAPE. Mark's leadership has taken SCAPE from a small design and procurement company, to a nationally recognised and market leading organisation for the public sector.
Today, SCAPE has over 1,600 live projects and commissions, valued at 拢6.5bn, and its frameworks are currently the most widely used across the UK. Mark champions smarter procurement and best practice in efficient construction.
He works closely with some of the biggest construction companies in the UK and leading industry bodies to help improve the built environment across the public estate.
Mark is also a Trustee and Board Director of UKGBC (The UK Green 精东影视 Council) and a Board Director of Build UK.
Conference attendees have the opportunity to network and reflect on the day at the end of the conference formalities.
All conference attendees are invited to join those who have been shortlisted for the 2024 精东影视 Awards and Architect of the Year Awards to network with more than 300 of the industry's shining stars.
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