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The main stage was host to a wide array of industry and subject experts partaking in a series of panel discussions and debates ranging from winning new work, apprenticeships, sustainability, and more!

With audiences filling rooms to max capacity for each discussion, we were happy to see that the Essex Build Expo was in tune with what construction businesses want and were providing valuable insights for all those in attendance.

9:30 – 09:55
Welcome address from Councillor Tony Ball

Welcome and highlights of Essex’s construction sector’s innovation, collaboration, and future growth, emphasising community building and sustainability

10:10 – 11:00
Unlocking Opportunities: Winning Work in Essex

Discovering live projects, supply chain opportunities, framework benefits, and specific opportunities to help your business thrive.
Presentations and Q&As.

Chair: Michael Veasey, ECC Sustainable Growth.
Panellists: Phil Horton, Ringway Jacobs. Joel John, Essex Housing. Henry Mayes, Kier

11:15 – 12:05
Building a better future for Essex: Integrating social value and DEI

Enhancing social value and ED&I efforts to help win work. Gain practical strategies to highlight your work and drive business growth. Panel discussion and Q&As.

Chair: Jill Willis, Attract & Engage.
Panellists: John Nicholson, Ringway Jacobs. Helen Clements, Morgan Sindall Construction. Sarah Woolley, Kier. Yvonne Howard, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Consultant

12:30 – 13:20
Transforming Your Workforce With Apprenticeships

Discussed how apprenticeships boost your business and social value. Learned about TrAC’s solutions and tier one contractors’ integration for success. Panel discussion and Q&As.

Chair: Kaisha Ellis, ECC Sustainable Growth.
Panellists: Sarah Woolley, Kier. Helen Clements, Morgan Sindall Construction. Maddy Buxton, TrAC. Hannah O’Brien, Essex County Council. Shane Rayner, MCBS Electrical Ltd.

13:35 – 14:25
Sustain or Gain?

A lively panel debated if going green is the way to go for your construction projects.

Chair: Loretta Hoy, ECC Sustainable Growth
Panellists: Adam Derham, ECC. Thomas Day, ECC. David Dahan, Auditel. Paulette McAllister, Joseph Hardy & Company.

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