The Misconceptions of the Skills Gap in Construction

Summary

Join an outstanding panel in London on 14th May, as they explore the possible ‘misconceptions’ of the skills gap in construction and find out what needs to be done to address it.

For some time, construction employers and commentators have complained about a ‘skills gap’. But with plenty of skilled people looking for work, or people working in industries they did not train in, our panel looks to demystify the barriers to entering the construction industry.

Join London CIOB as we discover the journeys of people looking to start a career in construction. Examine the challenges employers face when hiring people with the skills they require.

The panel will discuss the challenges and solutions to connect skilled people with the right employers. If you’re an employer, join us to identify and retain the right people. If you’re an employee, find the ideal role and make yourself stand out in a sea of applicants.

Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

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Location

Beale & Company
85 King William Street
London
EC4N 7BL

(In Person Event Only)

Speakers

Christine Gausden (Panel Chair), University College of Estate Management

Christine is best described as a ‘360’ built environment professional; she has practised as a Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Facilities Manager, and has been employed by a variety of high profile clients, contractors, and consultants, within both the public and private sectors, across several decades.

Christine has worked with both SMEs, and international organisations on multi million pound projects; she has managed a variety of extensive refurbishment projects, with substantive logistical challenges, and clients in occupation concurrent.

Christine has a broad perspective of the challenges, and the rewards, accrued from a lengthy career within the built environment.

Christine is a past Senior CIOB Trustee & the current Chair of the CIOB Professional Standards Committee

Kashyap Shah, Former Student, University of Westminster

Kashyap is a fresh graduate from university of Westminster with expertise in architecture from India. Garnered through a dynamic career spanning various roles from being an architect to currently serving as a project manager at Fastway constructions, London. With track record of 3+ years of experience as Architect he led innovative initiatives, notably spearheading a commercial building design proposal and executing a heritage building’s adaptive reuse refurbishment.Join CIOB CPD as he shares insights and experiences, offering invaluable perspective on project management, architecture, and the intersection between the two.

Karina Stamburska, Head of Contracts and Operations, Salter Grange

Karina has 10 years’ experience in construction recruitment working for leading consultancies in the UK. Experienced in both permanent and contract recruitment, recruiting for specialist and main contractors.

Contact

Gemma Lovell

Member Services and Events Coordinator - London

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