CPDC -Highlands & Islands

Presentation by Censys
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP

IOSH Motivational Speaker (and AGM)
2019-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
Red Széll is a writer, broadcaster and extreme sports enthusiast who refuses to allow blindness to stand in his way.
A published author himself, he presents Read on Air, RNIB Connect Radio’s weekly show for those passionate about books and reading.

In 2013 Red became the first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy (the tallest sea-stack in the Northern Hemisphere and Britain’s most iconic pinnacle) – a feat that was captured by top-adventure cameraman Keith Partridge (Touching the Void, The Beckoning Silence) in a BBC TV documentary.
Red recorded a TED Talk and continues to work as a motivational speaker, talking about his experience of sight loss and encouraging others to see that assisting the visually impaired is as much about raising expectations as about fundraising. To this end he has appeared in Run Your Race, a short RNIB film promoting active participation in sport by blind people, and starred in Fight For Sight’s Look Me In The Eye TV advertising campaign in 2017. It’s a message he also promotes in his regular appearances on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch programme and in the wide-range of newspaper, magazine and blog articles he writes.
A year-round open water swimmer Red has won medals at The 2015 Big Chill Swim and the Christmas Day 2014 Highgate Men’s Pond swim and completed the Henley Mile in June 2015, the first blind competitor to do so. The same month he also became the first blind person to complete the gruelling 100 mile South Downs Way on a tandem (the route takes in 11,000 feet of hill climbs and he and his sighted tandem partner hit speeds of up to 50mph on the downhill sections!)

Note- Refreshments from 2.30pm, brief AGM at 3.00pm, followed by motivational speaker (all welcome!)

Advanced Manufacturing – changes in manufacturing through automation
2019-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
Advanced Manufacturing – changes in manufacturing through automation
Presentation by Omron

AWPR Signs for Aberdeen Western P. Route -CIHT & CILT
2019-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Regus House, 1 Berry Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HF
Speaker: Andrew Robb, AECOM
This session will focus on the extensive exercise undertaken between 2016 and 2018 to prepare directional road signage in Aberdeen for the Western Peripheral Route, which opened in late 2018.
With approximately 700 signs to review on the local road network in Aberdeen, a detailed sign review and design exercise was undertaken in conjunction with the routing strategy developed by Aberdeen City Council and partners in 2015.
This evening will set out the process undertaken, with motorists in the City now signed according to a new strategy that discourages cross-city centre movements, in turn promoting a safer and more permeable City centre for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
Refreshments will be provided.
Book online now or contact Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting the event code: SR0454

Caithness Science Festival
2019-03-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Wick High School, 7 Newton Road, Wick, KW1 5SA
The 2019 Festival will run from March 2nd to March 23rd. Our family fun day will be held on Saturday 23rd March at the New Wick High School.
For further information, please visit the website:-
http://www.science03.org/festival.php

Upgrading Water and Sewage Work
2019-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Inverness College UHI, 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA, United Kingdom
The presentation will give a flavour of the projects that ESD is delivering and outline some of the novel aspects of delivery such as BIM and off-site fabrication. The talk will also look at the delivery of water retaining structures across the Highlands.
Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start.
For further information, please contact Alasdair Couttie at highlandbranch@hotmail.co.uk
Those joining online can join the event up to 15 minutes before the start time of 6.00pm at:-
https://ice-org.webex.com/ice-org/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4763e60b56364d72212e750910d113b4
If prompted for a password, please enter scotevent

Academy9 Conference
2019-03-19 10:00 - 2019-03-20 17:00 | Maconald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Highland Resort, Aviemore, PH22 1PN, United Kingdom
Held over two days, on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March 2019, the inaugural Academy9 Conference: Building a Legacy will showcase the Academy9 framework as a catalyst for change and educational legacy based on the A9 Dualling Programme. It will bring together engineering, infrastructure and education professionals to promote knowledge transfer and learning from shared experiences.
The conference will be relevant for infrastructure and engineering professionals, education professionals from primary through to tertiary, those involved with STEM and Developing the Young Workforce, educational and industry bodies and organisations (both public and private sectors), as well as Academy9 pupil participants.
Conference themes

Bringing innovation and knowledge exchange to the A9 Dualling Programme.
Exemplars of infrastructure industry and education working in partnership to deliver innovative STEM learning and positive employment opportunities to young people.
Diversity of STEM opportunities within the infrastructure sector.
Inspiring and supporting young people to achieve their potential.
Tailoring STEM skills to meet the needs of schools and businesses in Scotland.

Registration is free, book your place now:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/academy9/academy9-conference/?utm_source=Communicator&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Untitled19&utm_campaign=Latest+Scotland+e-news+-+1902

Asset Integrity Engineering and CPD
2019-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA, United Kingdom
Speaker: Cliff Matthews and Paul Wilkinson (Wilkinson Coutts)
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm

Highlands & Islands Construction Safety Forum
2019-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Stadium Road, Inverness, IV1 1FF
Sharing good practice – updates from HSE and Site Safe Scotland. Discussion of future direction of the forum, which has been running for 12 years, and attracting average attendances of 30-40 construction stakeholders.
Guest Speaker – Paul Davies of Safehands on ‘Temporary Works’
All welcome – light refreshments from 2.30pm

Risk Management and New Technologies
2019-03-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Inverness College UHI, 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA, United Kingdom
Speaker: Mark Jenkins, UK & IE Risk Manager for Siemens, Chair of IOSH Offshore Group.
At the Lecture Theatre, Inverness College UHI, Inverness Campus, IV2 5NA –
IOSH meeting – open to all – refreshments from 4.00pm

Exploring the Influence of Land Reform on the Scottish Planning System
2019-02-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Canal Parks Pavilion, Highland Rugby Club, Inverness, IV3 5SS
Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2019 at 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Venue: Canal Parks Pavilion, Highland Rugby Club, Inverness, IV3 5SS
Organiser: RTPI Scotland scotland@rtpi.org.uk

The Scottish Land Commission was established under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 and became fully operational on 1 April 2017. The Commission seeks to create a Scotland where everybody benefits from the ownership, management and importantly for planners, the use of the nation’s land and buildings.
Head of Policy and Research Shona Glenn will give an insight on the Commission’s work in relation to land use planning and discuss the contribution that can be made by planners in furthering land reform. Topics include land for housing and development, land value capture as well as recent work on compulsory sale orders.
The event will also have a particular focus on the role of planners in promoting public interest led development in Scotland. It will seek to explore the following:

What are the barriers and opportunities for delivering more public interest led development in Scotland?
What is the role for planners in delivering this type of development?

Booking – via RTPI website, see link below.

James Attwood Memorial Lecture 2019 - Tuesday, 5 November 2019
2019-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
Held on an annual basis at the Town House in Inverness, through the kind auspices of the Inverness City Council, the ‘James Attwood Memorial Lecture’ for 2019 will be given on the subject of ‘Climate Change’ by Ms Joan McNaughton, former President of the Energy Institute.
Ms McNaughton is currently the Chair of the Climate Change Group and the Energy Coalition of Europe.
The event is free to attend but booking is essential. The event will commence at 7pm with a finger buffet prior to the formal part of the evening. There will be an opportunity for questions after the lecture and the event is expected to conclude at 9pm.
Further details will be listed on this website in due course.

Enhancing Safety within the Subsea Industry
2019-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA, United Kingdom
Speaker: tbc (JFD – National Hyperbaric Centre, Aberdeen)
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm

Developing hydro schemes in Scotland
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
Speaker: Ian Cartwright, Managing Director and Operations Director for Green Highland Renewables.
A review of small hydro developments in Scotland, covering the planning process and the reasons for the recent mini-boom in this sector.
The presentation will also cover how GHR have tackled the challenges, the development of O&M operations and what the future holds for further Hydro development in Scotland

BIM Group, North - Agile in Architecture
2019-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | The Digital Studio, SDS, 22 Church St, Inverness, United Kingdom
Adam Whitstanley (Senior Technician and IT Manager at Dualchas/HebHomes) and Nik Shearer (Independant Technology Consultant) will be talking about Agile in Architecture. From different industry perspectives they are exploring how the agile model can be applied in the building industry.

Development Networks and Urban Growth: The Case of Inverness
2019-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Town House, Inverness, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ, United Kingdom
Date: Monday, 04 February 2019 at 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Venue: Inverness Townhouse, Castle Wynd, Inverness IV2 3BJ
Organiser: RTPI Scotland – scotland@rtpi.org.uk
This lecture draws on planning records and interview material to investigate who comprised the local development network in Inverness between 1997 and 2013 and how that network operated.
The concept of development networks embraces developers, landowners, funders, investors, knowledgeable professionals and local authorities, and may also include local universities, trade associations and the local media.
This University of Glasgow research found that a closely-knit group of perhaps 30 to 35 individuals, with a common commitment to the development of the city and whose paths crossed regularly both in the course of business and socially, were at the core of the Inverness network during that period. But the very informality of the Inverness network raised significant concerns around its accountability, exclusivity and fragility and about whether small cities such as Inverness would be better to establish more formal and open networks connecting key development actors.
With Professor David Adams, University of Glasgow.
We aim to livestream this event to remote venues by video conference link. Anyone wishing to set up a link should contact devplans@highland.gov.uk no later than 28 January.
Booking – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events/events-calendar/2019/february/development-networks-and-urban-growth-the-case-of-inverness/

Human Resource Management
2019-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA, United Kingdom
Technical Meeting
Speaker: Gillian Thomas (GT Ltd)
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm

Planning Bill Seminar and AGM
2019-01-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Town House, Inverness, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday, 23 January 2019 at 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Venue: Inverness Town House, Castle Wynd, Inverness IV2 3BJ, UK
Organiser: RTPI Scotland – scotland@rtpi.org.uk
How might the Planning Bill affect our work to support the future growth of the Highlands and Islands?
Craig McLaren (Director, RTPI Scotland) will be a key speaker with Iain McDiarmid (Shetland Islands Council and HoPS Chair) and Margaret Bochel of Aurora Planning who will provide their perspective on the likely implications for our region.
Lunch will be provided.
The event will be followed by the Highlands and Islands chapter AGM.
Booking – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events/events-calendar/2019/january/planning-bill-seminar-and-agm/?dm_i=1MB6,61Y5J,U4F0KK,NR4MA,1

Quiz Night
2019-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
Fun quiz – free to attend

Developing New Subsea Technology & Approaches to Field Development
2018-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA, United Kingdom
Developing New Subsea Technology and Approaches to Field Development
Speaker: Chris Pearson, Small Pools Solution Centre Manager OGTC
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm

The Elephant in the Room
2018-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
IOSH Christmas Lunch and entertainment- pre-booking is essential
Presented by Dr Alan Curley, Director of UC Mind Solutions, Addictions and Sports Psychology Centre in Glasgow.

Cyber Security - Lesson from Cyber War
2018-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
David Orr, Security Operations Centre Manager, NCC Group
David Orr commissioned in to the Royal Corps of Signals in 1999. Over a nineteen year career he served in an array of IT service delivery roles, including on operations in Afghanistan. Latterly he specialised in cyber operations finishing his career as Chief of Staff (Operations) in Joint Forces Cyber Group where his responsibilities included integrating cyber into wider military panning. Since leaving the Army earlier in the year, David has worked for NCC Group as their Security Operations Centre Manager. In this role he is responsible for a team of cyber security specialists delivering security as a service solutions to customers across an array of industry sectors.

Local Energy Planning
2018-11-27 12:30 - 13:30
27th November @ Western Isles – 12:30pm to 1:30pm – the event will be held using Video Conferencing Facilities (Laptops and tablets can also be used to access the event) – enabling access across the Chapter area
Contact: Hannah Morrison hmorrison@cne-siar.gov.uk

Pub Quiz (jointly with Institute of Civil Engineers)
2018-11-22 19:30 - 22:00
22nd November @ Inverness – Corriegarth Hotel, 7:30pm to 10pm
For further information contact: Alasdair Couttie,
t: 07810858963 e: highlandbranch@hotmail.co.uk

MSc Student Best Paper Competition 2018
2018-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Total E&P UK Limited, Tarland Road, Westhill, Aberdeen, AB32 6JZ
6pm to 8pm
Each of the chosen six students will give a ten minute presentation on their thesis and will then be quizzed and scored by a senior industry panel of judges specially chosen by the EI.
Further information and booking is available at www.energyinst.org/whats-on/events-and-training?meta_eventId=1811AHI1

BIM benefits - reducing construction costs and improving health & safety
2018-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | MacGregor Industrial Supplies, 15-17 Henderson Road, Longman, Inverness, IV1 1SN, United Kingdom
Highlands & Islands Construction Safety Forum –
Main Speaker – Graham Martin, HSE Specialist Inspector in Construction Engineering.

Jim Attwood Memorial Lecture
2018-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Town House, Inverness, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ, United Kingdom
WONDERS BEYOND NUMBERS!
Speaker will be Mr Johnny Ball, television personality and populariser of mathematics
Hosted by IET
Venue: Town House, Inverness
Time: 6.30pm
Buffet supper provided

Managing Protected Species and a tour of CNPA’s new offices
2018-11-15 12:30 - 15:00
15th November @ Grantown-on-Spey (lunch 12:30pm, talk/ discussion session starting 1pm, event closes 3pm) – we hope to have video-conferencing available
Numbers will be limited so please email to secure your place at: KatieCrerar@cairngorms.co.uk

Queensferry Crossing
2018-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA, United Kingdom
Queensferry Crossing
Speaker: Michael Martin, Project Director
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm

Carbon fibre in the Highlands
2018-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
A tour through the production process, applications & emerging trends.
By Stephen Easton (Site Director at SGL Carbon Muir Of Ord)
