Arup's Rick Lee will be speaking at the inaugural BCO Northern Lunch

We are excited to announce the second speaker for our inaugural Northern Lunch!   Rick Lee, Arup     Rick Lee is the NW&Y retrofit leader for Arup, and he will be sharing his experience of delivering the challenging refurbishment of the Grade I listed York Guildhall complex. Rick will cover the history of the site, the challenges the client, consultant and contractor teams overcame to secure the next stage of this iconic building. Rick is a structural engineer who specialises in retrofit and heritage projects and led the Arup team civil and structural team for over 7 years on the York Guildhall refurbishment.     Friday, 8 March 2024 12 pm - 3 pm The Guildhall, York Come and enjoy the vibrant and historic atmosphere of the Guildhall whilst networking over a delicious three-course meal. This event offers attendees the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and share insights into the future of the workplace.     BOOK NOW!     To book a table or place, simply download the BCO Northern Lunch Booking Form and return to: Pru Sly, Createvents, 450 Brook Drive, Reading RG2 6UU E: pru@createvents.co.uk | T: 01183 340085 Tables are allocated on a first come/first served basis, so we encourage you to book early to ensure a prime position.           With thanks to our sponsors:

What's on at the BCO Annual Conference 2024 | Birmingham

 

We are pleased to see that delegates have been quick to secure tickets now that bookings for the 2024 Annual Conference have opened to both BCO members and non-members. If you are planning on joining us in Bimingham this year, we strongly encourage you to book sooner rather than later.   BOOK YOUR TICKETS     DISCUSSIONS & SEMINARS   This year's plenary sessions will hear from leading voices that will bring to light multiple perspectives and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. Seminars will reflect the extraordinary times in which we live and work, and will provide a forum for an intimate exploration of a variety of topics including AI and culture. Join the debate on the power of partnership in development and regeneration projects, the impact of social value on lending for developers, and what today’s life science occupier looks like. Read more. TOURS   Over the past decade, this city, famously known as the ‘workshop of the world’ has lived up to its name, quietly delivering a number of sizeable new developments, including 103 Colmore Row, Enterprise Wharf,  and the Paradise regeneration project. We are pleased to say the conference programme will offer opportunities to tour a number of these schemes. There are currently 14 options to choose between, from innovative buildings and offices to cultural walks - there are plenty of tours to inspire. Be sure to secure your top tour choices as soon as possible! View the full list.     GOLF CLUB    Join us on Wednesday 22 May at the Arden Golf Club to play the Arden Course. Located in the heart of the Midlands, the Forest of Arden is set in 10,000 acres of Warwickshire parkland and ancient woodland and is recognised as one of the premier golf destinations in the UK. The Arden Course, designed by Donald Steele in 1992, has played host to a succession of international tournaments, including the British Masters and the English Open. The day concludes with BBQ lunch and prize giving. Check the itinerary. CYCLE CHALLENGE   This year's cycle challenge, in support of The Brain Tumour Charity will take place from Sunday 19 to Wednesday 22 May. The ride will depart on Monday morning from Newcastle. With distant views of the North Pennines, the ride will showcase the best the northeast has to offer before heading further south offering distant views to the Yorkshire Dales in the west and North York Moors and Howardian Hills in the east. On the final day riders will skirt the edge of the Peak District before arriving in Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon! Further details.       The BCO's NextGen community is growing fast. Numbers have increased up more than a quarter over the past year to more than 1,200 members, making the NextGen contingent a third of the total BCO membership. This vibrant community will play an important role in this year's conference. This year's offering includes a series of events targeted at NextGen members, as well as several networking opportunities. Further details.      Download the conference brochure

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Gerald Jennings to speak at the 2024 BCO Northern Lunch

 

Friday, 8 March 2024 12 pm - 3 pm The Guildhall, York   We are excited to announce the first of two speakers for our inaugural Northern Lunch!   Gerald Jennings     Gerald is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has worked in the property sector for over 30 years. He joined Land Securities in 1999 after spending 14 years with the Burton Group formerly known as Arcadia, where he was responsible for the company’s property portfolio throughout the UK. Before stepping down in 2015, Gerald was Land Securities’ Retail Portfolio Director based in the company’s Leeds office. Gerald is a passionate member of the business community and has also been actively involved in several social enterprises and charities. Amongst his roles, he was Chairman of the contemporary art gallery at The Tetley and a Non-Executive Director at the Ahead Partnership. He helped set up and introduce the Leeds BID and was a Governor at the Leeds City College group (now known as the Luminate Group) until the new campus at Quarry Hill in Leeds was developed and opened in September 2019. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Henry Boot PLC, the Chairman of Social (Leeds), and the Chairman of the Morley Town Deal Board. He also runs his own property investment and consultancy business, G R Jennings Properties Ltd.     The networking lunch will be held at The Guildhall, York on Friday, 8 March 2024. The Guildhall has been recently restored by the City of York Council and offers a captivating space to host the BCO's first Northern Lunch.  Come and enjoy the vibrant and historic atmosphere whilst networking over a delicious three-course meal. This event offers attendees the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and share insights into the future of the workplace. Following lunch, attendees will also hear from our industry speaker, Gerald Jennings.     BOOK NOW!     To book a table or place, simply download the BCO Northern Lunch Booking Form and return to: Pru Sly, Createvents, 450 Brook Drive, Reading RG2 6UU E: pru@createvents.co.uk | T: 01183 340085 Tables are allocated on a first come/first served basis, so we encourage you to book early to ensure a prime position.         With thanks to our sponsors: