Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG)

Please be aware that you must be logged in to your Member Account to access Members Tickets.

Bookings will remain open until the event itself, but please note that if you book with less than 24 hours to go, your name won’t be on the “List of Attendees” or the “Signing in Sheet” and you won’t have a “Name Badge” on arrival.

You must be based in Kent and In the Construction Industry to attend. Those that book to attend that do not fit this criteria will be contacted and a joining link will not be given/a refund issued.

The Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) is a one-stop-shop for local businesses to discuss the future of Kent development, giving companies access to local knowledge, expertise and contracts. KCFG promotes the future role of Kent land development and construction businesses in the growth and development of Kent and its environment.

This month’s breakfast meeting will be taking place at Canterbury Christ Church University.

We advise guests to not park on site at Canterbury Christ Church University. Due to this change, we have reduced this month’s costs to accommodate for this. Guests attending should use either Longport Car Park which is a 10 minute max walk from the Verena Holmes building, or pay and display on either North Holmes road or Longport road which is located a 5 – 10 minutes’ walk from the building.

Please click here for further parking information

This Months Guest Speakers:

Dr Abdullahi Ahmed & Ms Sheikholeslami, Canterbury Christ Church University

Come and here about Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Engineering curriculum and their CDIO Approach. CCCU is one of only a handful of Universities to offer the pioneering CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) international engineering education model, developed by the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with business. Their students have the opportunity to work on real projects provided by companies across the region to ensure they learn to think and act like industry professionals. They offer a friendly and welcoming learning environment and support their students to achieve their full potential. Their dynamic courses reflect the breadth of engineering and computing career choices open to graduates.

Ghazal Sheikholeslami

Ms Sheikholeslami is a School CDIO lead and Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, a Course Director for BENG/MENG for Mechanical Engineering courses and Founding Course Director for MSc of Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Ghazal has 10+ years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing and Laser based processing and industrial engagement along with excessive experience as educator in HE. Ghazal is a member of Early Career Researchers Committee at Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU).

Abdullahi Ahmed

Dr Abdullahi Ahmed is the Director of Engineering and Built Environment at Canterbury Christ Church University.

With over 20 years of industry and higher education, Dr Ahmed is a highly experienced educator and leader in the fields of Engineering and Built Environment, where he has depth and breadth of experience in the construction life-cycle as it relates to digital construction, circular economy, energy efficiency, performance management, and retrofit.

Dr Ahmed is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering.

Kate Allen, Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal

As Head of Supply Chain Management on Parliament’s Restoration & Renewal Programme, Kate’s role focuses on building a diverse supply chain to provide the capability and resilience to make this programme a success. Kate will provide an overview of the restoration programme and an insight into the supply chain opportunities associated with the project.

Kate has previously worked in supply chain roles throughout the construction sector, including at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, throughout the NHS and at HS2 Ltd.

Emily Taylor, Revolution Events

Emily is the Group Event Manager at Revolution Events Ltd. She has worked in sales & events for over 15 years and worked at Revolution Events since 2014. As well at the Kent Construction EXPO, Emily manages the Business Vision LIVE event and eWorld Procurement & Supply. Revolution Events Ltd are based in Pembury, Kent and specialise in organising all types of corporate events.

Hosted by members of the KCFG committee, Cheryl Causebrook and Ella Brocklebank.

Enjoy a selection of mini baguettes served along with hot/cold beverages at Canterbury Christ Church University, served from 7.30am with an anticipated finish of 9.30am.

As a Non-KCFG Member, you may attend this event twice before being required to become a Member. For any enquiries, please email events@kentinvictachamber.co.uk