About this Event
An engaging, face-to-face afternoon focused on improving communication and engagement in the construction sector.
Whether you manage projects, carry out safety audits, or lead site teams, effective communication is key to creating positive safety cultures. This collaborative event combines expert presentations, practical communication models, a live virtual address from IOSH President Richard Bate, a real-life project case study, and an interactive team workshop designed to strengthen your communication and engagement skills.
Programme
12:00pm to 12:30pm | Registration and Buffet Lunch
Arrive, register, and network with fellow safety professionals over a buffet lunch.
12:30pm to 1:00pm | Welcome and Icebreaker
Facilitators: Kev, Paul, Amanda, John P and team
- Welcome and housekeeping
- Fire safety information
- Team allocations
- Interactive musical quiz
1:00pm to 1:15pm | Effective Communication and Engagement
Presenter: Kev
An introduction to why effective communication and engagement are essential in modern construction.
1:15pm to 1:30pm | Refreshment Break
1:30pm to 2:30pm | Communication Models: Bridging Theory and Practice
Presenters: Paul and Amanda
Explore key communication models and how they apply to real-life construction environments, including site management, workforce engagement, and safety auditing.
2:30pm to 3:00pm | Project Case Study
Presenter: John Pilkington
A practical look at communication strategies used on a major live construction project in Wrexham.
3:00pm to 3:10pm | Refreshment Break
3:10pm to 3:30pm | Special Address: IOSH Communication & Vision
Presenter: Richard Bate, IOSH President
An update on IOSH's wider strategy and the importance of communication across the profession.
3:30pm to 4:10pm | Interactive Team Workshop
Facilitators: All presenters
Put theory into practice through hands-on group activities and communication challenges.
4:10pm to 4:15pm | Feedback Session
Complete a short feedback form to help shape future events.
4:15pm to 4:30pm | Closing Remarks and Looking Ahead
Facilitators: Kev and Paul
Key learning points, reflections from the day, and a look ahead to future IOSH events.
Why Attend?
- Learn practical communication techniques for construction environments
- Understand communication models and how to apply them in the workplace
- Hear from industry experts and the IOSH President
- Explore a real project case study
- Take part in an interactive workshop
- Network with fellow health, safety and construction professionals
We look forward to welcoming you for an informative and interactive afternoon of professional development and networking.
This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.
This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your professional journey. The event will support development across a range of IOSH competencies, including:
- technical competencies: health and safety auditing (technical) and organisational culture (technical)
- core competencies: stakeholder management (core) and influencing (core)
- behavioural competencies: communicating effectively (behavioural) and advocating for safety and inspiring people (behavioural)
Competencies will be explored at implement and innovate level.
The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at [email protected] in advance.
This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.
As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at [email protected] thank you for your consideration.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Hotel Wrexham, Wrexham Road, Wrexham, United Kingdom
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