News: Happy New Year from SECBE

03 January 2019

What have we got in store for 2019?

2018 was a rewarding year: we’ve worked with some outstanding CLOCS Champions to ensure the safest construction journeys; recognised and shared the best ideas from some of the most inspiring projects, organisations and people in the region; and recruited and supported both host companies and young people through apprenticeships to full time employment.
Here are just some of the projects we have planned for 2019...

The Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2019
The awards are now open for entries - looking for examples of great work completed during the calendar year 2018. The closing date is the 18th of February 2019 - don't miss the chance to make 2019 your winning year! Register for FREE here. 
SECBE's Inspiring Future Talent - Schools Engagement Programme
The vision for the IFT is a regional-wide network of 8 teams of companies & CE Clubs from around the region, working together to engage and inspire school students to pursue careers in the built environment,  The initiative will be launched at an event hosted by Hampshire Council early 2019.
The CLOCS Conference and regional events in 2019
The new CLOCS Standard launches on 1st January 2019 and SECBE will continue to support CLOCS Champions with implementation of its requirements. The focus for 2019 is to drive CLOCS across the UK and to engage with planning and highway authorities to embed the CLOCS Standard into policy and planning requirements. A vote of confidence from hundreds of  CLOCS Champion committing to invest in membership fees to achieve CLOCS goals has been outstanding. Find out more about CLOCS here.
CoTrain shared apprenticeships
In the coming year, CoTrain is planning to recruit 50 new apprentices and place them with companies featured in in Building Magazine’s Top 40. CoTrain will also be launchinng the Summer 6 programme - paid work trials for 16-24 year olds. Contact Samantha@secbe.org.uk to find out more.
Be inspired and learn from our winners & finalists 
Temple and SECBE once again will be hosting an interactive workshop that will provide an opportunity to hear from three winners and finalists of the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2018: ECD Architects, Laing O'Rourke, and Network Rail. Find out more here.
Get involved with Constructing Excellence clubs in the South East
With the additiion of the new Surrey Club, there are now have 9 local clubs in the South East to get involved in. Clubs are made up of forward-thinking, innovative people who want to share knowledge and ultimately improve their business. Find out about your local club here.


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