Built Environment Exchange Launch

Edinburgh Napier University

<H2>Title: We are beX</H2>
Changing construction culture through collaborative research. The Built Environment Exchange (beX) brings together international University and industry partners, to develop dynamic talent and positively accelerate change in the construction sector.
Our mission is to tackle the skills deficit and diversification challenges within the sector, by delivering experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate, early career postgraduate and doctorate students.
Let’s champion construction sector change together
We invite you to join us and learn more about this exciting initiative. We have invited leading construction industry experts, partners, academics and beX scholars who have actively participated in the beX programme.
Join us to hear of their experiences and learn: 
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<LI>How leadership, internationalisation, entrepreneurship and innovation can be part of the curriculum. </LI>
<LI>How we can collaborate to change construction culture.</LI>
<LI>How we can deliver product and process improvement by attracting talent from the widest pool of recruits.</LI>
<LI>How you can be a part of it</LI>
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<H2>The Agenda</H2>
8:15 – 8:55 Networking Breakfast
8:55 – 9:00 Welcome and introduction
Dr Iain McIntosh, Dean of School, Edinburgh Napier University School of Engineering and the Built Environment
9:00 – 9:30 Session 1: How can we change construction culture?
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<LI>Construction Culture, Behaviours & Skills for the 21st Century, Chair Andrew Carpenter, Structural Timber Association / Construction Excellence </LI>
<LI>Key Note – Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Built Environment, Collette Grant, Grant Properties and Chair of Saltire Foundation</LI>
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9:30 – 10:10 Session 2: beX Experiential Learning – Stories of Success
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<LI>Pre-manufacturing Schools for Malawai - Rory Doak, Class Rooms for Malawai </LI>
<LI>Modularising for adaptability (1/ product, 2/ process, 3/ team) - Max Garcia, Carbon Dynamic</LI>
<LI>The Construction Productivity Challenge – Mila Duncheva, Offsite Solutions Scotland </LI>
<LI>Q&A</LI>
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20 min Break
10:30 – 11:10 Session 3: beX Partner Presentations – Stories of Championing Change
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<LI>Creating the next generation of built environment professionals – Alison Watson, Design Engineer and Construct </LI>
<LI>Changing construction culture through international knowledge exchange - Ryan Smith, University of Utah </LI>
<LI>Q&A</LI>
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11:10 – 12:00 Session 4: How to get involved?
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<LI>How to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders - Sara Nelson, Entrepreneurial Scotland </LI>
<LI>How to stimulate innovation in construction – Lisa Deane, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre</LI>
<LI>How to deliver modern construction skills – Michael Lennox, Construction Industry Training Board </LI>
<LI>How to make construction beXy – Robert Hairstans, Edinburgh Napier University, </LI>
<LI>Q&A / Panel Discussion</LI>
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12:00 - 12:30 Networking
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