Luton Council are leading a Construction focused opportunity and BIM level 2 event on Friday 24th March from 8.30am at Arndale House, Luton. This event is free to local construction and related businesses and is designed to:
- give businesses an understanding of BIM Level 2 and its importance
- highlight contract opportunities for local businesses within Luton Council, BTS and partner projects
- get information directly from primary contractors on Luton developments
- help understanding how to work with Luton Council or within the supply chain
- find out what support is available to businesses
Delegates will be able to hear from and meet with senior staff from:
- Wilmott Dixon the primary contractors on the new “The Stage” development in Luton Town Centre, part funded by UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund
- Kier the main contractors on the extension of the Luton and Dunstable Hospital Extension
- BTS Luton Council’s building maintenance and property Services business
- Luton Council’s Procurement and Economic Development teams
This event is designed to give businesses an understanding of BIM Level 2 and its importance. Additionally highlighting opportunities for local businesses through upcoming Luton Council led projects, other local developments and how to get involved.
Key Details:
Event: Luton Construction Forum: BIM Level 2 and Local Opportunities
Date: Friday 24th March 2023
Times: 8.30am to 12:40pm
Venue: 2nd Floor, Arndale House, The Mall, Luton, LU1 2LJ
Further details:
A full agenda can be found below
Register:
To register email fergus.mclardy@luton.gov.uk including contact details for each individual attendee (maximum two per business). Please note that places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis.
Agenda
8.30am: Networking Breakfast
Tea, coffee and pastries will be served
9am: Welcome and introduction
9.10am: BIM Level 2 Workshop
Luis Cadete, Project Design and Delivery Manager, Luton Council
- What is BIM level 2 and why is it important
- How can you attain it and the support available
- The journey so far and where we are heading
10am: Panel Discussion – BIM Level 2 and the Local Opportunity
Panel Members:
- Paul Spurgeon, Health Sector Lead South, Kier Health (Luton and Dunstable Hospital Extension)
- TBC, Wilmott Dixon (The Stage Development, Luton Town Centre)
- Luis Cadete, Project Design and Delivery Manager, BTS
Chaired by Fergus McLardy, Programme Manager, Community Wealth Building, Luton Council
10.40am: Q&A – Questions will be taken from the floor
10.50am: Networking Break
Tea and Coffee to be served
11:10am: Break outs: Council Officers and Partners will be available to discuss
- BIM Level 2
- Procurement
- Local Developments and Opportunities
- Business Support and the Good Business Charter
- Training, skills and apprenticeships
11:50 Understanding Local Authority Procurement, Supply Chains and How to Bid
Caroline Sturman, Procurement Manager, Luton Borough Council
12.20: Business Support and the Good Business Charter
Fergus McLardy, Programme Manager, Community Wealth Building, Luton Council
12:40: Close
