Conference 2016 timetable

Arriving the night before?

• Tuesday 26 January
• Wednesday 27 January

Monday 25 January

Tuesday 26 January

09.00

Registration

10.15

Plenary 1: Facing the real challenges ahead together

Speakers:

Louise Lundberg , Environmental Consultant, Grönare Stad AB

11.00

Refreshments in exhibition area

11.30

Workshop 1: sessions

1a: What does the recent HSE guidance on legionella mean for landlords?

Speakers

Steve Mount , Director, Immerse Training Ltd

1b: Technology in Asset Management

Speakers

Nick Atkin , Group Chief Executive, Halton HT

1c: Contract administration: why bother?

Speakers

Ross Hayes , Consultant & Project Manager, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

1d: Fuel poverty, affordable warmth and health

Speakers

Toby Morgan , Seasonal Health and Affordable Warmth Advisor, London Borough of Islington

John Kiely , Director, Housing & Public Sector, Savills

Peter Rickaby , Principal Research Associate, UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings at UCL

1e: Service options: the benefits of bringing maintenance in-house

Speakers

Ian Carter , Director of Development & Asset Management, Cynon Taf Community Housing Group

David Baddeley , Senior Commercial Consultant, Ark Housing Consultancy LLP

12.45

Lunch

13.30

Plenary 2: The housing conundrum

Speakers:

David Orr , Chief Executive, National Housing Federation

14.30

Workshop 2: sessions

2a: Asbestos - the future direction of compliance

Speakers

Dr Martin J. Gibson , HM Principal Specialist Inspector (Occupational Hygiene), Health & Safety Executive

Julian Ransom , NHMF Management Team | Director, iON Consultants

2b: Radian Build move into development

Speakers

Peter Evans , Director of Technical Services, The Radian Group

Andrew Godwin , Head of Operations, The Radian Group

2c: Are you overpaying under your contract and can you do anything about it?

Speakers

David Miller , Senior Consultant, Rand Associates

Andrew Millross , Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

2d: Solid wall insulation: getting it right

Speakers

Charlie Baker , Design Director, Red Co-Operative Ltd

Russell Smith , Managing Director, Parity Projects

2e: How big data analysis can help improve service

Speakers

Paul Flowers , Managing Director, M3

15.30

Refreshments in exhibition area

15.45

Plenary 3: Housing stock assessment: at what point do you dispose of a property?

Speakers:

Peter Rickaby , Principal Research Associate, UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings at UCL

Luke Smith , Principal Energy Specialist, NEF

Emyr Poole , Manager, HCA

Russell Smith , Managing Director, Parity Projects

16.45

Close

19.00

Pre-dinner drinks

20.00

NHMF Conference and awards dinner

Wednesday 27 January

09.00

Registration

10.00

Plenary 4: Housing’s new realities: can we maintain performance and satisfaction?

Speakers:

James Tickell , Director, Campbell Tickell

11.00

Refreshments in exhibition area

11.30

Workshop 3: sessions

3D: Innovations to enhance building performance

Speakers

Clare Hendry , Sustainability Manager, Hastoe HA

Luke Smith , Principal Energy Specialist, NEF

Richard John , Business Manager, Knowledge Transfer Network

Rick Holland , Lead Technologist, Innovate UK

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3a: Electrical safety inspections – expectations, limitations and frustrations

Speakers

Martyn Allen , Head of Electrotechnical Division, Electrical Safety First

Steve Martin , Director of Technical, Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)

3b: Unlock the full potential of your asset portfolio

Speakers

Mark Astbury , Partner, Ridge and Partners LLP

3c: Disputes and how to avoid or resolve them as painlessly as possible

Speakers

Andrew Lancaster , Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

3e: Alternative maintenance models and price reductions

Speakers

Andrew Vickery , Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

David Lingeman , Group Director of Property Services, A2Dominion

12.45

Lunch

13.30

Plenary 5: Changing the face of construction

Speakers:

Christine Townley , Executive Director, Construction Youth Trust

Jane Nelson , Executive Director, LCB Construction

Billy Park , Head of Major Investments, Guinness Property

14.15

Workshop 4: sessions

4a: Fire safe buildings: are we there yet?

Speakers

John Herbison , Director, Savills

4b: The Ideal Customer Journey – at 20% lower cost

Speakers

Ian Harries , Director, The Lean Partnership

Dave Skelton , Director, The Lean Partnership

4c: Five tips for successful procurement of your retrofit project

Speakers

Richard Brooks , Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

4d: Communal heating savings for residents and landlords

Speakers

Nicholas Doyle , Director, Chirpy Heat

4e: M3NHF Schedule of Rates version 7: what's new?

Speakers

David Miller , Senior Consultant, Rand Associates

Dominic Higgins , NHMF Group Board | Director, Rand Associates

15.15

Refreshments in exhibition area

15.30

Plenary 6: Meeting the challenges for the future of housing maintenance

Speakers:

Paul Reader , Partnership Director, Morgan Sindall Property Services

Shaun Aldis , Chief Executive, Wolverhampton Homes

16.15

Closing address and prize draw

16.30

Conference closes