Lessons Learned: Is it insane, repeating the same work?

In construction we often consider every project to be unique. We take pride in being problem solvers and overcoming challenges.

But also, the approaches and methods we apply can be learned from and adapted for the next challenge. In turn, this is why we value people’s experience. So: how can we learn to save time, money and effort, by not repeating the same things, and expecting different results?

Since the London 2012 programme, all major programmes have shared a learning legacy, including HS2. These resources can be plundered and ransacked to your advantage!

Join us to find out how to draw on the collective experience, understand what’s in these valuable resources, and how to access them.

Speakers

Karen Elson, Major Projects Knowledge Manager

Karen Elson is a major projects consultant, chartered engineer and certified knowledge manager. She has over 25 years experience of major projects. These include HS2, House of Parliament Restoration and Renewal, Crossrail and the ODA. She provides expertise in learning legacy and knowledge management. Karen has led the implementation of innovative and award-winning learning legacy programmes. She aims to bring an industry-wide system for capturing and sharing learning from major projects across construction and transportation.

Bridget Bardoe McQuick, HS2 Learning Legacy Manager

Bridget Badoe McQuick has worked on a range of projects across various public sector departments and community organisation. She provides expertise in business administration and project management. With a passion for storytelling and learning, in her current role as Learning Legacy manger at HS2 she is able to bring these passions together to help capture the stories of the learnings gained from across the HS2 family to bring value into the industry.

Dr Gina AlTalal, CIOB

Dr Gina Al-Talal is a Civil engineer and Chartered construction manager with nearly 30 years’ experience working in and around the construction sector with consultants, contractors, universities and membership organisations including the British Cement Associate (MPA now) and the FMB.

Gina has a PhD in Sustainable Materials in Construction and is a Fellow of the CIOB.She developed strategies on how to manage departments, and devised learning and development plans aligned with organisation objectives and priorities. Active networking and collaboration have been a critical component in all her roles where she participated in joint projects with key organisations including the BRE, BEIS, CITB, and Construction Skills.

She heads up the Academy’s Knowledge Hub and is responsible for the CPDs, Technical Assets including the Codes of Practices, and Library and Information Services as well as the management of the Knowledge Hub team.

Contact

Gemma Lovell

Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel

glovell@ciob.org.uk

Paige Frith

Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel

pfrith@ciob.org.uk