Public Service Property & Estates Scotland 2008
A Climate For Change
Agenda
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P1: Plenary
Running time: 09:45 - 11:00
Key figures address the major issues and help set the scene for the day's activities.
Speakers- 09:45 : Paul Kingsmore - Director : Health Facilities Scotland
(Plenary Chair)
A qualified Chartered Mechanical Engineer Paul initially joined the Health Service in Northern Ireland until he moved to Scotland in 1993 as Estates Manager at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline - eventually becoming Deputy Director of Operations at Fife Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
A former Director of Facilities at Southend Hospital NHS Trust Paul is a Director of National Services Scotland and has responsibility for Health Facilities Scotland. He has also recently completed a year and a half as Interim Director of Health Protection Scotland. He was appointed to his current post in October 2004. - 09:55 : Andy Young - Head of Property Development And Management : Glasgow City Council
Andy’s first job in the mid-70s was in property acquisition with Glasgow District Valuer’s Office, as part of a “slum clearance” programme. His work since has included the development of industrial and commercial property and the integration and management of a substantial property portfolio.
He became Head of Property in Glasgow in 2005 eventually covering all aspects of property for the Council. Andy was part of the delivery team for Property/ICT Joint Venture Partnership with SERCO in 2008. This new organisation, ACCESS, now manages the majority of the Council’s operational property and will deliver a corporate asset management plan, new facilities management regimes and a property information management system. - 10:15 : Stuart Ladds - Relocation Programme Manager, Government Estate Transformation : Office of Government Commerce
Stuart Ladds – a career civil servant and avid student of history – is a qualified project manager and construction sponsor. His career so far has encompassed spells at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) before working for the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) as the programme manager responsible for overseeing the delivery of all 20,000 relocations covered by Sir Michael Lyons’ report.
- 09:45 : Paul Kingsmore - Director : Health Facilities Scotland
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A1: Engagement with the Private Sector: Innovation and Partnership
Running time: 11:30 - 12:45
What scope is there for innovative engagement with the private sector in financing and building new assets and service delivery for both parties?
Speakers- Andrew Savege - Senior Development Manager : Community Solutions for Scotland
- Martin Rooney - General Manager : Community Solutions for Scotland
- Paul Byrne - Structured Finance Director : Community Solutions for Scotland
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A2: Guidance on Property Rationalisation and Disposal
Running time: 11:30 - 12:45
When is it right to dispose of assets? What to keep? What to get rid of? How to get the best deal.
Speakers- Ian Lochhead - Partner : Drivers Jonas
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A3: Negotiating the Maze of Sustainability Directives and Advice
Running time: 11:30 - 12:45
When and where are we to turn? What must be done? How to sift through the maze of good advice to achieve reasonable, practical and cost-saving solutions.
Speakers- Doug Flint - Sustainable Development Manager : Health Facilities Scotland
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A4: Space Management
Running time: 11:30 - 12:45
Does your business space meet your business needs? This session will explore the benefits of good workplace design.
Speakers- Angus Smith - Associate Director/Architect : Space Solutions
- Catriona McPhee-Smith - Chief Executive : Inspire Ltd
- Derek Binnie - Director : Space Solutions
- Steve Judge - Managing Director : Space Solutions
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B1: Sustainable Procurement Strategy
Running time: 13:45 - 15:00
This session will look at how better use of Whole Life Costs and knowledge of the supply chain process can lead to a more sustainable and lower cost estate.
Speakers- Renate Powell - Client Manager : The Carbon Trust
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B2: Planning Applications: Building a Winning Case
Running time: 13:45 - 15:00
How to overcome obstacles and delays to achieving better and more sustainable asset management; especially in the field of alternative and renewable energy supplies.
Speakers- Sarah Pirie - Partner / Head of Planning : MacRoberts LLP
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B3: Property Software and Data Use
Running time: 13:45 - 15:00
Are you getting the most from your property data? Learn to make the most of your property data, produce clearer more meaningful reports on the condition and costs of running your estate to allow better decision-making on your property portfolio. Hear direct from Beacon Authority Hertfordshire County Council on their considerable experiences in data and software over the last 10 years. An invaluable insight!
Speakers- Adam Watson - Sales Director : Technology Forge
- Adam Watson - Sales Director : Technology Forge
- Keith Hutt - Integrated Asset Management System (IAMS) Development & Implementation Manager : Hertfordshire County Council
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B4: Energy Performance Certificates
Running time: 13:45 - 15:00
How to take a positive approach to EPCs by using the assessment process to drive further improvements, reducing costs and carbon footprint. These can point the way to cost savings by better use of Building Management Systems (BMS) and lead to smart/intelligent buildings. Results from EPCs can also support your broader Strategic Asset Management (SAM) plans.
Speakers- Anna Hutchings - Head of Client Development, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
(Session Chair)
- Anne Marie Hughes - EPBD Project Manager : Scottish Government
- Richard Bryan - Head of Sustainability and Energy Team, DVS, : Valuation Office Agency
- Anna Hutchings - Head of Client Development, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
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C1: Corporate Homicide: 'Stay Out of Jail Cards'
Running time: 15:30 - 16:45
An analysis of the new Corporate Homicide Act - How it will or could affect you / Emerging cases / Action you should take.
Speakers- Laura Cameron - Partner - Commercial Litigation Team : McGrigors
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C2: HUBS: Co-Location of Local Service Delivery
Running time: 15:30 - 16:45
What is the state of play? How will this be financed? What is the role of a HUB in local regeneration? What are the challenges of multi-partner working to produce better shared accommodation and better services?
Speakers- Andrew Bruce - HUBS Programme Director : The Scottish Government
- Martin Rooney - General Manager : Community Solutions for Scotland
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C3: Property Valuations
Running time: 15:30 - 16:45
Accurate property valuations are universally viewed as the essential base on which all property strategy is built. How accurate are your valuations? Are your decisions on retaining, refurbishing or disposing of property soundly based? The Chief Valuer Scotland (DVS) – Allan Ainslie – will explore case studies focusing on strategic asset management, focusing on understanding your portfolio. He will also look briefly at the forthcoming changes to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) which take effect in 2009 and may affect your estate decisions.
Speakers- Allan Ainslie - Head of Environment Sector, DVS, : Valuation Office Agency
- Ian Carruthers - Senior Consultant Surveyor, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Mark O'Brien - Senior Consultant Surveyor, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Phil Gay - Senior Consultant Surveyor, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
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