APS Midlands Region Events
Midlands Region forthcoming CPD events are set out below – please put the dates in your diary. The full details for all of these events will be on the flyers which will be circulated to regional members in due course, and also made available for download from this site.
Please check with HQ to ensure that APS holds your most current details – especially your email address. If you think you might not be on the circulation list and would like to receive information about these events and updates about other activities in the Midlands region, please contact the Chairman or APS headquarters.
CPD events in the Midlands:
Wed 23rd June 2010: Risk Assessments for the Construction Industry The identification and recording process for risks in construction and refurbishment projects, with guest speaker from HSE 6.00 pm at The Roman Way Hotel, Watling Street, Hatherton, Cannock, WS11 1SH www.ciob.org.uk/events/view/4968
Unexploded ordnance has arisen from both aggressive and defensive military activity, and many parts of the UK are affected (both urban and rural). But what about your site? When should anecdotal evidence be supported by a coherent desk top study? What is the trigger to undertake investigatory work to better establish the level of risk on a potential development site? If present, how can the UXO risk be managed to mitigate against adverse outcomes? 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF Cost: £15 including light buffet & refreshments
A presentation by Paul Bussey of Scott Brownrigg on the work of DIOHAS in progressing the health and safety of design for workplaces and other parts of the built environment 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF Cost: £15 including light buffet & refreshments
Dates to be advised: Contaminated Land We hope to run a series of local events in the following areas in the Autumn: Telford/Shrewsbury, Cheltenham/Gloucester, and Coventry/Hinckley.
Dates to be advised: APS Fellowship Workshop What are the benefits of Fellowship to you, your business and your clients? Find out about the process of applying for Fellowship of the APS, and who is eligible to apply. Another series of local events held for small groups around the region in late October and early November. Please express your interest to Richard Habgood (details above). Times/venues to be advised
Local APS members are also encouraged to attend relevant CPD seminars presented by other professional institutions. Such events are listed on our ‘Regional Events’ page.
Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association – www.bhsea.org.uk CIOB (West Midlands) – www.ciob.org.uk/regions/branch/11/events IOSH (West Midlands) –www.iosh.co.uk/branches/midland.aspx RICS (West Midlands CPD Foundation) – www.cpdwm.co.uk Working Well Together (West Midlands) – www.wwt.uk.com/content/YourRegion/WestMidlands.aspx
If you are a member of another organisation (eg RIBA, ICE etc) then please forward details of similar events to andrew.hornby@arcadis-uk.com, so they can be shared with other members in the Region as appropriate.
Midlands Region forthcoming CPD events are set out below – please put the dates in your diary. The full details for all of these events will be on the flyers which will be circulated to regional members in due course, and also made available for download from this site.
Please check with HQ to ensure that APS holds your most current details – especially your email address. If you think you might not be on the circulation list and would like to receive information about these events and updates about other activities in the Midlands region, please contact the Chairman or APS headquarters.
CPD events in the West Midlands:
Tue 18th May 2020: Japanese Knotweed- A blighted housing estate (RICS CPD Foundation event) Peter Doove (Eco Control Solutions) will be discussing invasive weed awareness, specifically looking at the dangers of Japanese knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Ragwood and Giant Hogweed. In addition he will clarify the potential scenarios and repercussions invasive weeds can cause, including legal responsibilities, border/boundary disputes, change of status and health and safety issues 4.00-6.00pm Savills, Innovation Court, 121 Edmund Street, Birmingham B3 2HJ www.cpdwm.co.uk/searchevents.asp
Wed 19th May 2010: Refurbishment Projects – the ins and outs (APS National CPD event) A detailed insight into the hazards and problems encountered by Designers and Contractors, and ways to deliver quality solutions. 12.00 till 5.00pm at National Motorcycle Museum, Bickenhill www.associationforprojectsafety.co.uk/educationandcpd/cpdevents/nationalcpd/documents/BookingForm_000.pdf
Mon 14th June 2010: Management of Asbestos (BHSEA event) Wayne Williams (DMW Environmental Safety)is a leading UK expert in the management of asbestos and will update us on the latest management methods and practices for surveying on site. 1.15-3.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF www.bhsea.org.uk/3prog.htm
Thu 17th June 2010: CDM 2007 Evaluation: Discussion & Survey (APS West Midlands) Whilst the formal review of the CDM2007 will not take place until 2012, the HSE have undertaken to have an early review of the effectiveness of CDM2007 with a specialist Working Group to advise them. This is your opportunity to feed your thoughts into this Working Group. 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF Cost: £15 including light buffet & refreshments
Wed 23rd June 2010: Risk Assessments for the Construction Industry The identification and recording process for risks in construction and refurbishment projects, with guest speaker from HSE 6.00 pm at The Roman Way Hotel, Watling Street, Hatherton, Cannock, WS11 1SH www.ciob.org.uk/events/view/4968
Unexploded ordnance has arisen from both aggressive and defensive military activity, and many parts of the UK are affected (both urban and rural). But what about your site? When should anecdotal evidence be supported by a coherent desk top study? What is the trigger to undertake investigatory work to better establish the level of risk on a potential development site? If present, how can the UXO risk be managed to mitigate against adverse outcomes? 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF Cost: £15 including light buffet & refreshments
A presentation by Paul Bussey of Scott Brownrigg on the work of DIOHAS in progressing the health and safety of design for workplaces and other parts of the built environment 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF Cost: £15 including light buffet & refreshments
Dates to be advised: Contaminated Land We hope to run a series of local events in the following areas in the Autumn: Telford/Shrewsbury, Cheltenham/Gloucester, and Coventry/Hinckley.
Dates to be advised: APS Fellowship Workshop What are the benefits of Fellowship to you, your business and your clients? Find out about the process of applying for Fellowship of the APS, and who is eligible to apply. Another series of local events held for small groups around the region in late October and early November. Please express your interest to Richard Habgood (details above). Times/venues to be advised
Future events - details to be advised: Thu 7th October 2010: topic to be advised 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF.
Thu 9th December 2010: topic to be advised 6.00 for 6.30pm at Birmingham Medical Institute, 36 Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AF.
Dates to be advised: APS Fellowship Workshop What are the benefits of Fellowship to you, your business and your clients? Find out about the process of applying for Fellowship of the APS, and who is eligible to apply. Another series of local events held for small groups around the region in late October and early November. Please express your interest to Richard Habgood - richardhabgood@btconnect.com Times/venues to be advised
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