A massive year for the IDE

This year will be the 40th year that the IDE has been the only institute in the world for demolition engineers and for promoting the science of demolition engineering, and they intend to make it a year to remember.

Not only do they have the usual Autumn Seminar on Friday, 30th September at One Great George Street but, for the first time ever, a seminar North of the Border in Edinburgh on Friday, 8th July ensuring that members from Scotland can get vital IDE CPD without the need for a costly trip to London.

As it is the 40th Anniversary the CoM have decided to hold a gala black tie ball on Friday, 1st July at the Science Museum and tickets are selling well.

All in all it has been a busy year for President Duncan Rudall in his last year in the position before he hands over the President's jewel on Friday, 11th November to David Darsey.

11th November will also see a newly elected Vice President. Members should think carefully before deciding who to vote for as by the time the election comes round the IDE will be in partnership with Wolverhampton University in delivering the first ever BSc and MSc in Demolition Engineering. That will place it a long way down the road towards fully chartered status.

As of today no-one has thrown their hat into the ring for the Vice President election and I am keen to see who intends to stand to follow Dave Darsey into the chair.

Exciting times for our institute!

How to book your place at the IDE 40th Anniversary event

At the beginning of April we told you about a very special event happening on July 1st this year in order to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the IDE.

What may have been less clear is how you go about booking a place so you can attend at The Science Museum in London. Well, now a page has been added on the IDE website which offers directions and a link to the Anniversary Booking Form.

We'll see you there!

You are invited to a very special occasion with the IDE

The IDE is proud to be celebrating its 40th year!

From humble, some may even say parochial, beginnings, when a small group of the leading lights in the UK demolition industry came together in 1976 to create a new professional body, the vision of those founding fathers has become an established and respected reality and under its 21st, and youngest, President, Duncan Rudall, The Institute of Demolition Engineers marks a special anniversary as it reaches is 40th birthday.

The IDE has grown, settled and established for itself a national and international reputation for fostering and promoting individual and industry professionalism. It supports and represents the full breadth of the demolition sector, from the newest students to the leaders of major national and international companies. Proud to partner with the NFDC and NDTG, the Institute of Demolition Engineers promotes education, training and professionalism that can take members from their first days in the industry through apprenticeships and incremental development all the way to Chartered Engineer recognition.

On 1st July 2016 the Institute of Demolition Engineers is gathering to celebrate 40 years of achievements and to look forward to the next 40 years. Join demolition engineers from across the UK and from overseas at The Science Museum to mark a true milestone and to be part of the way ahead.

For further information visit: www.ide.org.uk or email:Maureen Tong-Ralphs, National Secretary & Events Director info@ide.org.uk

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ICM 40th anniversary speaker line-up announced

This October the Institute of Construction Management is going to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a National Conference on Friday, October 16th.

We now have the provisional speaker line-up for the conference, and it includes our very own John Woodward:

• Philip Baker of APS - CDM 2015 update
• Craig Spillard of Spillard Safety Systems - 40 years of Vehicle Safety
• Danny Kearney of Prosafe - 40 years of H&S legislation
• Seamus Hanna of CITB - BIM the next 40 years
• John Woodward of C&D Consultancy - Top Down Way - Demolition by Engineering

More speakers are set to be confirmed closer to the day.

If you would like to attend, it costs £20 for ICM Members and £65 for non-members. There's also a coach trip planned for the following Saturday. For £10 you can spend 11am - 5pm visiting Bibury, Bourton on the Water and Stow. Then in the evening there is a dinner, dance, and toasts including a raffle before the day ends at midnight. The evening meal costs £40.

You can book your place by filling in the ICM booking form. Alternatively, for more details please contact Eric Richards by phoning 02392 618049 or emailing eric.richards@virginmedia.com.

Institute of Construction Management celebrates 40 Years of Building Excellence

This year the ICM celebrates it's 40th Anniversary and as part of the celebrations they have arranged a one day conference on Friday 16th October at Four Pillars hotel, Cotswold water Park, South Cerney, Near Cirencester, GL7 5PP

The event runs from 9am to 4pm and will feature a number of speakers reflection on "40 Years"

Confirmed Speakers are:-

- Seamus Hanna from CITB
- Steve Tomlin
- Danny Kearney
- Philip Baker
- Spillards Safety Systems
- Mel Eves (Former Wolves FC Striker)

Exhibition stands are available if you wish to show the ICM what you do and tickets are available from the ICM at £20 for members and £65 for non-members.