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Frameworks and Partnering Agreements CPD in association with RICS 

21st June 2010

The Conference addressed Framework and Partnering Agreements.  Guest speakers were Tony Pantling, Operations Director Skanska, Richard Cooke of Wollastons and John Conder, Partner,of Morgan Cole LLP.  The topics covered were Framework and Partnering Agreements (including a Q&A Panel), Schools of the Future, PPC 2000 Contracts, followed by a Case Studies Workshop.  Click here for presentations from the day.


Past Chairmen

For a full list of Past Chairs who have served in the East of England Branch (Eastern Region) over the last 45 years please click here


Looking to progress to full membership and find an EPA programme?
If you have five or more years' experience in senior level construction, the Experienced Practitioner Assessed (EPA) route could be the one for you. Find out about opportunities at the CIOB East or England Branch... 

The East of England Branch comprises over 4600 members and consists of seven centres; Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater Peterborough, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Norfolk. The branch aims to serve its local members and raise the profile of the Institute in the Eastern region.

Schedule of Events

Details of all Centre events can be found here on the web site or if you prefer please contact your local Branch staff for a hard copy of our Events Diary for 2010/11. 

East of England Student Challenge 2010

Student with Laptop

The Student Challenge East of England heat was held on  Tuesday 2nd March. 

Congratulations to Anglia Ruskin University who won the challenge and represented the branch at the finals on 25th March.  They did a fantastic job and finished 2nd overall.  For a full report on this event, please click here.


East of England Branch Contacts

Your Branch Manager and Centre Administrators are here to help you – why not give one of us a ring and find out how you can become involved with activities in your area.

Branch Chairman: Shaun Valentine FCIOB, East of England Branch Chairman and Essex Centre Chairman
 Shaun Valentine

Shaun began his Career as a Carpenter and Joiner before progressing into Site Management and Contract Management. Working for Blue Chip companies Shaun became a Construction Director in 2001.

In 2004 he formed Devcon UK LTD a Chartered Building and Training Consultancy.  Shaun is Managing Director and a Fellow of the CIOB and also East of England Branch Chairman and a professional interview Chairman.  He also lectures part time at the East London University and Oaklands College at Welwyn Garden City on the site management programmes.

Shaun Valentine FCIOB
tel: 07960 321390

Branch Manager: Sally Hill
 Sally Hill

Sally started her working life at Lloyds Bank and then continued the next 18 years working in the finance industry, including spells at Abbey National and Ernst & Young.

Sally joined the CIOB as a Centre Administrator in September 2007 and was promoted to Branch Manager in July 2008.  Sally is enjoying the challenge of working in the Construction Industry.

Contact Sally on:
tel: 0845 0706123 or e-mail: shill@ciob.org.uk

Centre Administrator (Cambridgeshire, Greater Peterborough, Suffolk and Norfolk): Mandy Rix

 Mandy Rix

Mandy spent her first 25 years in the legal profession working up to Senior Secretary and worked for the Senior Partner for 21 years until his retirement. 

She has worked for the CIOB for nearly two and a half years and is looking forward to working for them for many years to come.

Contact Mandy on:
tel: 0845 0706127 or e-mail: mrix@ciob.org.uk

Centre Administrator (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Essex): Sam Briggs
 Sam Briggs

Sam started her career in banking and then went on to working in accountancy.  She was the marketing and administration manager in a top 20 firm for 12 years.


Sam has only recently joined the CIOB as Centre Administrator and is looking forward to being a part of this fantastic team.

Contact Sam on:
tel: TBC or e-mail: sbriggs@ciob.org.uk