CANCELLED How to stimulate innovation particularly in SI
This lunch time session will give you insight into how innovation should be designed and implemented in site investigation, and how to foster innovation within your organisation.
It will also provide an opportunity for you to meet potential suppliers and clients in this area
Background
We are constantly being told that innovation is essential to business growth, competitiveness and productivity. Businesses that innovate are able to scale up and gain a larger share of the market.
A survey carried out by CIRIA in 2018 shows that over 50% of the 200 people surveyed, had not applied any ‘innovative approaches to site investigation for more than 12 months.
Is it because people are not aware of the opportunities, or have difficulty designing, and implementing new approaches? Or do our approaches stifle innovation?
Why attend
This event will:
- Explain how innovation can be applied to construction projects, particularly contaminated land and geotechnical schemes
- Highlight lessons learnt, the pros and cons when designing new approaches
- Explore the opportunities and financial incentives that are available for being ‘innovative’
Programme
11.45 Registration and lunch
12.30 Introduction
12.45
- Innovation for major projects - William Reddaway, J Murphy & Sons Limited
- How to fund innovation - Jonathan Abra, Innovate UK
- Tax incentives for innovation – doe this really work? Ben de Waal, The Fiscal Incentives Group Ltd
- Innovation from a academic point of view - Andy Gibson, Portsmouth University
13.45 Questions and discussion
14.15 Close and networking drinks
Who should attend
- Clients and developers
- Site investigation specialists
- Consultants
- Contractors (including specialist contractors)
- Academics
- Regulators(including LA)
Partner/Sponsors
Sponsorship package is available. If interested, please contact Joanne Kwan ([email protected])
When
Friday 6th December 2019,
12:30 - 14:15
Where
CIRIA offices
Griffin Court
15 Long Lane
EC1A 9PN
Fees
CIRIA, LACL and BRMF members: Free
ALL other attendees: £50 + VAT
Booking
LACL and BRMF members, please email Melina Correa to register for this event.
Please sign in or create an account to register for this event.
If you are experiencing issues registering for this event online please contact us on
020 7549 3300 or email [email protected].
The joining instructions will be sent 10 days before the event
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Further information
For further information on CIRIA membership and other services, please contact:
Tel: 020 7549 3300
Fax: 020 7549 3349
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ciria.org
Online registration not available.