Social Value in Construction Conference - Master Classes announced!
1 April, 2015Social Enterprise West Midlands have announced details of the Master Classes at our Social Value in Construction Conference.
We are delighted to be able to deliver a range of master classes in partnership with some of the leading innovators from across the sector providing attendees with the opportunity to access information and guidance as well as a platform to exchange knowledge to support the embedding of social value in business practices.
The Social Value in Construction Conference will bring social enterprises and social businesses together with public commissioning authorities, construction and housing to showcase innovation and share best practice from across the sector. The conference is sponsored by Kier and is hosted by the University of Wolverhampton at their Science Park.
You can book your place to attend here.
Master Class 1: Skills Solutions for Supply Chains - Willmott Dixon and Midland Heart
Growing new skills for our Construction sector is key to the economic growth of the West Midlands. Achieving this and engaging some of the most hard to reach groups is the greatest challenge but brings significant social impact. Hear how Midland Heart and Willmott Dixon have partnered to deliver an apprenticeship scheme with a difference.
Master Class 2: The Three Pillars of Social Value Delivery: Economic, Social and Environmental - Speller Metcalfe, Considerate Constructors Scheme and BREEAM
Winning business is complex and takes more than offering a single service. Balancing business needs, social impact and being environmentally aware are all key components to what great businesses look like. As an Associate member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, hear how Speller Metcalfe works hard to improve the image of the construction industry and delivers the highest levels of BREEAM to connect their approach in the delivery of social value.
Master Class 3: Social Value Awareness: Marketing and Measuring your Social Value - Social Enterprise West Midlands
Based upon Social Enterprise West Midlands’ experience of working alongside a wide range of prime contractors from construction and housing, social businesses such as roofers and window suppliers and social enterprises delivering cleaning and health services, the session will share top tips around marketing and measuring your social value.
