Business Events

‘Innovation in the Construction Industry’ is on the agenda at Leeds Metropolitan University as Mark Bew, chairman of the Government Industry BIM (Building Information Modelling) task group, is set to give a guest lecture. The event will run from 6-7pm at the Rose Bowl, based at the university’s City Campus. Mr Bew MBE is also director of engineering construction strategies and chairman of Building Smart UK. Mr Bew’s lecture will look at the state of readiness in the construction industry as part of the need to deliver a digital Britain over the next decade, while contrasting this against what is happening elsewhere in the world. Book via www.leedsmet.ac.uk/guestspeaker

April 30

Grant Thornton will be holding a FRS102 technical update seminar, exploring the key issues around FRS102 and what steps can be taken now to minimise its impact upon introduction. The seminar will take place between 8am and 10am at Cineworld Sheffield, Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield. To reserve your place or if you have any questions regarding the event contact Katie Palmer on 0114 262 9794 or email [email protected]

Greg Wright, deputy business editor of the Yorkshire Post, will be the guest speaker at a Yorkshire Talking Heads event at the Leeds Club from 6.30pm-9pm. Mr Wright started his journalism career in Lincolnshire, where he progressed into various roles before starting at the Yorkshire Post in 1997. He will share his experience of journalism from an early age, through to his views on the business and general news stories over the last two decades. The ticket price includes a complementary glass of wine plus two-course dinner. This event replaces the Linda Pollard event from April 30. Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6044604575/mcivte to book.

May 8

Law firm Irwin Mitchell is to host a seminar in conjunction with insurance specialist JLT, aimed at helping to reduce employers’ liability risk claims. Held at Irwin Mitchell’s offices at 2 Wellington Place in Leeds, the free event will be aimed at HR managers, finance directors, risk managers and health & safety managers. The seminar will provide advice on the protection that can be put in place from an HR and risk management point of view. Particular guidance will be provided on why insurers pay claims, the best way to introduce the appropriate contractual documentation and polices, and how to avoid discrimination claims. The event takes place between 8-10am. To register attendance, visit www.jltgroup.com/ELseminar, or call Ben Carson on 0113 2035855.

May 9

Langleys Solicitors LLP employment law seminar will focus on capability dismissals and the impact of the Equality Act 2010. It will run from 8.30am-11am at Langleys offices, Queens House, Micklegate, York, and is free of charge. To book contact [email protected]