Public Service Property & Estates 2008
5th February 2008, QEII Conference Centre, London
Agenda
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P1: Plenary
Running time: 09:30 - 10:55
Speakers- 09:30 : Professor Ginny Gibson - Professor of Corporate Real Estate : University of Reading
- 09:40 : Nick Johnson - Deputy Chief Executive : Urban Splash
- 10:00 : Edward Leigh MP - Chairman : Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee
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A1: The Shape Of Government Buildings In The Future
Running time: 11:00 - 12:15
This session will discuss the ‘Drivers For Change’ ( Gershon, Lyons, Stern, Quirke, Climate Change, Sustainability etc.) & how they affect the structure, performance & cost of existing & new government buildings & how these drivers are consistent with good asset management.
Speakers- Colin Stuart - Partner : EC Harris
- Graham Kean - Head of Public Sector : E C Harris
- Keith Davis - Director, Efficiency Team : The National Audit Office
- Paul Pegler - Group Head of Estates : HM Treasury
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A2: Unlocking The Value Of Property Assets
Running time: 11:00 - 12:15
Ensuring property assets are fit for purpose & provide value for money represents a big challenge. We’ll identify the key practical components of strategic asset management & how to align property to support & meet specific business & sustainability objectives. We’ll also present a viable roadmap detailing the crucial steps.
Speakers- Anna Hutchings - DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Anna Hutchins - Head of Client Development, DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Charles Solomon - DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Mark O'Brien - DVS : Valuation Office Agency
- Mike Brankin - DVS : Valuation Office Agency
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A3: Internal Collaborative Working: Essential For Implementing Asset Management
Running time: 11:00 - 12:15
Effective asset management & the successful delivery of High Performing Property will require real collaboration across all levels of government. This session will consider the challenges departments & agencies will face in striving to comply with HPP, how results can be achieved despite these & what dangers exist for those tempted to go it alone.
Speakers- Ian Southall - Partner, : Drivers Jonas
- Mina Parmar - Associate Partner : Drivers Jonas
- Philip McArthur - Partner : Drivers Jonas
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A4: The Role Of The Estates Manager In Delivering The Strategic Objective
Running time: 11:00 - 12:15
Strategic estate planning is a key role of the estate manager. This session will take a close look at the estates manager's pivotal role in shaping the corporate estate to deliver key service objectives while making a positive contribution to regeneration & the environment.
Speakers- Jeremy Day - Partner : King Sturge
- Lester Wagman - Partner, Public Sector Consulting Group : King Sturge
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B1: Space Management: An Office Accommodation Strategy
Running time: 13:15 - 14:30
As many organisations look to undertake changes in the physical workplace environment, it has become increasingly important to define not only what you seek to achieve, but also how you will achieve it & how you will measure the success. This session will cover recent research & case studies & explain the 'causality' of particular activities with regard to workplace change which begins to create a real link between actions & outcomes.
Speakers- David Mathieson - Director : Turner Townsend
- Tim Allen - Associate Director : Turner Townsend
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B2: Strategic & Operational Value Of Property Software - The Role Of Information In Delivering The Sustainable Estate
Running time: 13:15 - 14:30
In the past, asset managers have often relied on a mixture of experience & historic data. In this session we argue that decisions to achieve a sustainable estate should be based on strategic plans using information that looks forward. The principles will be illustrated with examples which focus on sustainability, whole life costing & long term planning.
Speakers- Gareth Edmunds - Product & Marketing Manager : Atrium Software
- Matt Laing - Director of Software & Business Development, : Atrium Software
- Matt Laing - Director of Software & Business Development, : Atrium Software
- Terry Pitt MSc FRICS MIAM - Director : MSQUARED Consultants Ltd
- Tony Bovey - Group Asset Director : Mouchel Group
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B3: Legal Frameworks To Achieve High-quality Sustainable Regeneration
Running time: 13:15 - 14:30
This session will take case studies & practical examples to demonstrate structures & legal issues that public bodies can use to ensure high quality, sustainable regeneration. Presented by legal specialists in property, planning, CPOs & EU issues, the session will demonstrate routes available to public bodies, whether using publicly-owned land, or as a facilitator to achieve regeneration targets & the maintenance of high quality regeneration going forward – lessons you can use in your region!
Speakers- Elwyn Nicol - Senior Development Manager : South East England Development Agency
- Graham Bennett - Partner, Public Sector Development Team : shoosmiths
- Kirsten Hewson - Partner, Public Sector Development Team : Shoosmiths
- Peter Andrews - Associate, Public Sector EU Procurement Team : Shoosmiths
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B4: Climate Change - How to Make Compliance Affordable
Running time: 13:15 - 14:30
Climate change is happening & the compliance sticks are on their way - the Climate Change Bill & other regulatory levers. Creating a new mindset within Asset Management & promoting wider organisational behavioural change are critical to an effective response. The presenters will put the challenge into context & highlight practical ways to make a difference as well as make it pay back.
Speakers- Neil McLocklin - Managing Director : Carbon Profit
- Richard Taylor - Managing Director : Corpra
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C1: Success Factors In Implementing A New AMP System
Running time: 15:00 - 14:30
This session will focus on the key success factors that contribute to successful asset management software implementations. Key areas of discussion will cover the topics of: determining objectives; procurement routes; what you can do to prepare; how to manage change & expectations; achieve buy in. It will also include successful project management whilst acknowledging the role of behaviour & culture.
Speakers- Adam Watson - Sales Director : Technology Forge
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C2: Bridging The Capability Gap
Running time: 15:00 - 16:15
The skills for strategic asset management are different to those required for property management. Keith Jones & Andrew Howarth will examine the nature of the two activities, contrast their skill sets & examine how the skills for asset management can be honed & improved. They will consider whether there is sufficient resource devoted to strategic asset management in organisations & examine the nature of the resource needed. This will be an interactive session, with delegates invited to share their experiences of skills & resource issues in their organisation in response to the presentation.
Speakers- Andrew Howarth - Programme & Project Management Lecturer : National School of Government
- Keith Jones RICS - Chair of the RICS Asset Management Group : RICS
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C3: Advancing Assets For Communities
Running time: 15:00 - 16:15
This session will illustrate the progress being made by local authorities in the government demonstration programme to research how councils & community-led organisations can work together to develop joint plans for asset transfer. Michael will share perspectives on the challenges and opportunties of the coomunity assets agenda. Martin will talk about Lewisham's approach; objectives and decision-making. Elizabeth with brief on the lessons emerging from the CLG demonstration progamme, Advancing Assets. A DTA-led partnership is currently working with 36 local authorities across England.
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Speakers- Elizabeth Ball - East Midlands Regional Development Manager : Development Trusts Association
- Martin O'Brian - : Lewisham Council
- Michael Pyner - : Shoreditch Trust
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P2: Plenary
Running time: 16:20 - 16:50
Speakers- Jonathon Porritt - Founder Director : Forum For The Future
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