Housing minister Brandon Lewis confirmed as keynote speaker at Glenigan event

Last Updated:

15th October 2014

Housing and planning minister Brandon Lewis is set to lead the speaker line up at the next Glenigan Breakfast Briefing on 20 November.

Mr Lewis, the Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department of Communities and Local Government, will deliver the keynote speech at the free event, held at Bloomberg's European headquarters in London.

The theme of the briefing is ‘Construction opportunities for 2015’ and Glenigan will be launching its Construction Prospects for 2015 report at the event. Glenigan’s Economics Director Allan Wilén will present his regional and sector forecasts for next year and guests will receive an exclusive copy of the report prior to its official industry release.

Ian Chapman, Director of the NBS National BIM Library, will be discussing BIM adoption ahead of the government’s 2016 industry target. And MEED Projects’ Julian Herbert will provide an update on the Middle East and African construction markets.

Don Ward, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence, will be chairing the event, which provides an opportunity for professionals to come together and discuss their industry predictions for 2015.

Robert Davis, Glenigan Content Director, said: “With the general election set to dominate the political agenda next year, this event provides the perfect opportunity to hear from leading commentators on the implications for the construction industry in 2015.

“We are delighted to welcome Brandon Lewis MP to our list of confirmed speakers and attendees will have the opportunity to quiz him about the Conservative Party’s manifesto before voters go the polls in May.

“We are looking forward to meeting and sharing knowledge with professionals from across the construction industry at Bloomberg’s impressive European headquarters.”

Look out for full coverage of the briefing on Glenigan’s Twitter, Google+ and YouTube channels.

PR contacts:

Kirsty Maclagan (Marketing and Communications Manager)

T: +44 (0)1202 786 842│E: kirsty.maclagan@glenigan-old.thrv.uk

Allan Wilén (Economics Director)

T: +44 (0)751 579 4625| E: allan.wilen@glenigan-old.thrv.uk

Notes to the Editor:

Glenigan is the UK’s leading provider of construction data, contract leads and construction market analysis. Combining comprehensive data gathering and exhaustive research with detailed statistical modelling and expert analysis, it delivers a trusted insight into UK construction trends and activity. Glenigan customers include government agencies, construction companies and suppliers of materials and services to the industry.