An evening with Construction News

A unique opportunity to meet the entire editorial team of Construction News, to put questions to key reporters, and to get a sneak preview of the magazine’s exciting plans for the future. A relaxed, fun and informative evening – and the journalists are buying the drinks!
6.00pm – 8.00pm, Browns Restaurant & Bar, 82-84 St Martins Lane, London WC2N

Communications Masterclass

A chance to learn from construction industry experts in the print and broadcast media, photography and social media (Joint event with IPB)

9.15am - 4.00pm, The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1

Is Diversity Working for You?

This event was not a 'soft issues' discussion. Delegates debated why being more open to diversity is good for business in construction and property. Topics raised included how a positive approach to diversity impacted on recruitment, strategic positioning, winning public and private sector work, supply chain management and ethics. We discussed what diversity is really about, the changing demographics we must be aware of, the legal situation, CIPR guidelines and communication challenges.

Guest Speakers included Judy Greevy, a leading Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the diversity arena, and Rob Willock, Group Editor at Personnel Today, and former Editor of Contract Journal. From a journalistic perspective Rob offered some challenging views on diversity with respect to the construction and property sectors, and from his experience of diversity practice, both good and bad, in other sectors.

From Wikis to Brickies

Following a rash of video nasties and building site stunts on YouTube, social media is making headlines in the construction and property industry. But social media is a constantly evolving area and still a mystery to many. PR professionals need to understand these new communication tools and the implications they have on our industry, as well as knowing how to approach social media in a responsible and ethical way - and what to do when something goes wrong.

CAPSIG explored the weird and wonderful world of astroturfing, blogs, wikis and podcasts, and what constitutes best practice in social media. We looked into the impact of social bookmarking sites, social networking sites and content sharing as a source of stories for the trade press, and the legal and professional reasons for the recent introduction of new social media guidelines by the CIPR .

Guest Speakers included Francis Ingham, Head of Policy at the CIPR, plus Neil Gerrard, Reporter, and Justin Stanton, Deputy Editor, Contract Journal. Neil and Justin gave a fascinating insight into the way social media is shaping the news and is giving them some great scoops! Download their presentation.

Site Visit to Heathrow Terminal 5

Unfortunately, this site visit was cancelled by BAA at the last minute. Security permitting, we hope to rearrange this opportunity to preview the final stages of one of Europe's largest construction projects. To register your interest, please contact Malcolm Evans.

Delivering Sustainable Communities

This event explored the issues surrounding sustainable communities. The subject continues to influence business from many parts of the property and construction industry in the UK, so we were delighted to have several expert speakers at hand to advise CAPSIG delegates. These included Professor Peter Roberts, Chair of the Academy of Sustainable Communities, who talked about the academy and the knowledge needed to create sustainable communities. Jim McClelland, Editor of Sustain, the leading magazine on sustainable development and the built environment, gave his views on thinking ‘Sustemic’.

CAPSIG AGM and event on ‘Tackling the cowboy builders’

CAPSIG’s AGM was followed by an insight into TrustMark, the Government-backed scheme designed to transform the reputation of the building trade, and its multi award-winning PR campaign.

The Road to MIPIM: How to Prepare, Party and Get the Results You Really Need

In the first event of 2006, we shared the trade secrets of success for MIPIM, the world's leading real estate event and a week of critical importance to many PR and communications professionals working in the property sector.

We are very grateful to those companies that have provided venues, food and drinks for our events.

We are always looking for new venues and offers of sponsorship.
If you are able to help, please contact Paul Bower paulbowerlondon@hotmail.com