Protecting Buildings Against Terrorist Attack: one-day conference organised by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers. Leading experts from the UK and US will speak on the major areas of concern including bomb-blast protection, biological and chemical attack, radioactive agents and fire protection. For further information contact Gemma Haworth at CIBSE, tel: 020 8772 3614, e-mail: ghaworth@cibse.org, www.cibse.org/events
18-19 February
Southern Manufacturing 2004: Manufacturing technology, electronics and subcontracting exhibition at Thorpe Park, Surrey. The Manufacturing Advisory Service will host free seminar presentations along with speakers from Brunel University and UK Trade Investment. Topics covered include recruitment practices and winning public contracts. There will be more than 400 stands from leading manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, packaging and marine industries. For more information contact Steve Crowther, tel: 01784 880890, or e-mail: sales@etes.co.uk, www.industry.co.uk/southern
1-3 March
Machine Vibration Monitoring and Analysis: Course aiming to convey the latest thinking and best practice in machinery vibration monitoring and analysis, with lectures, case studies and workshop activities using the state-of-the-art facilities at Manchester University School of Engineering. The course leader is Andrew Ball, the university’s professor of maintenance engineering and a leading expert in machinery condition monitoring and vibration analysis. More information from Miss Mel Young, tel: 0161 275 4398, e-mail: engmsc@man.ac.uk, www.maintenance.org.uk
2-4 March
International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. The Softworld Supply Chain event will run alongside the show and will incorporate the Softworld Data Capture exhibition. The IMHX show offers industry professionals the opportunity to exhibit new technologies and designs in handling and storage, including fork-lift trucks, shelving, racking and IT systems. The exhibition will also include a presentation from BITA on the benchmarking of trade standards. Any person responsible for the supply and use of trucks will find this presentation useful. The issue of corporate manslaughter legislation will also be under the spotlight in a free seminar featuring Nick Hallchurch, head of litigation and dispute resolution at solicitors BP Collins. Further information on IMHX can be found at www.imhx2004.co.uk and details for Softworld Supply Chain can be found at www.softworld.co.uk/sc
The BT Fork-lift Truck Driver Championship 2004 will also be held at IMHX. Competing drivers will negotiate a specially designed course that assesses speed, accuracy and safety. Heats will be held on the first two days of the exhibition and the final will be on the last day. The competition is open to all companies that employ truck drivers. For more information and details on how to enter, contact Kirsten Scott on 01628 488388.
9-10 March
Business Continuity: The Risk Management Expo is claimed to be the only industry event that deals exclusively with operational risk. On show will be business continuity, security and risk management solutions for the whole business, from IT and finance to human resources and facilities management. Business continuity is not just about countering terrorist threats. Companies should have strategies to cope with IT theft and virus attacks, flooding and the loss of key staff, to minimise the chance of business failure. Conference programme running alongside exhibition. Venue: ExCeL, London Docklands. More information from Graeme Howe, IMP Events, tel: 01753 725551, e-mail: ghowe@impevents.co.uk, www.businesscontinuityexpo.com
11 March
Indoor Air Quality – The Impact on People and Business: Seminar on indoor air quality and its impact on work performance, held by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Natural Ventilation Group. The implications for developers, building owners and businesses will be emphasised. The event will cover air quality, ventilation techniques, health issues and related subjects. Speakers will include Professors Ole Fanger, Per Heiselberg, Jan Sundell, Olli Seppanen and Derek Clements-Croome. There will also be a forward-looking presentation on sustainable futures by Dr Robert Cohen. The seminar will be held in London. For booking information please contact Gemma Haworth at CIBSE, tel: 020 8772 3614 or e-mail: ghaworth@cibse.org, www.cibse.org
24-26 March
BHR conference in Chester on "pressure surges". Designed for engineers with responsibility for plant design, operation and maintenance in industries including water, oil, petrochemical, hydroelectric and aerospace. Keynote speakers include John Baynard from Severn Trent Water, Bill Bradley from Atkins ADS and academics from universities in America and Europe. For further information contact Catriona Rolfe, conference organiser at BHR, tel: 01234 750422, e-mail: crolfe@bhrgroup.com
24-26 March
Reliability-centred maintenance course aimed at maintenance engineers, engineering managers and production managers. Led by Tony Geraghty, head of asset management at Schlumberger Sema consultancy. Venue: Manchester University School of Engineering. More information from Mel Young on 0161 275 4398, e-mail: engmsc@man.ac.uk, www.maintenance.org.uk
29 March - 1 April
Total 2004, a new exhibition for processing and packaging, combining Eurochem, Interphex, Pakex and the PPMA shows. At Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre and including separate areas for companies in liquids, solids and gas processing. More information at www.totalpp.com
31 March
One-day Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers seminar on "designing buildings for whole-life performance". In Balham, south London. More information from Gemma Haworth on 020 8772 3614, e-mail: ghaworth@cibse.org, www.cibse.org
20-22 April
Occupational Hygiene 2004 conference organised by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) for researchers, practitioners and regulators. Session topics include epidemiology, occupational asthma, the offshore oil industry, biological monitoring, workplace risk assessments, control of hazardous dust, and measuring skin exposures. Venue: Stratford upon Avon. More information from BOHS on 01332 298101, www.bohs.org
28 April
Seminar on "hazardous areas and the influence of DSEAR/ATEX regulations", organised by the IPlantE professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers. The seminar, sponsored by United Utilities and held at its Warrington, Cheshire conference centre, will examine the impact of the regulations and how they will affect your workplace. Speakers include Andrew White of the Health and Safety Executive and Mike Rush of United Utilities. More information from Ed Maycock, SOE events co-ordinator on 020 7630 1111, e-mail: ed.maycock@soe.org.uk, www.soe.org.uk
14-15 May
National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition at Wembley, London. More information from Richard Cook or Samantha Morley on 020 7229 8827, e-mail: richard.cook@biggroup.co.uk, www.engineerjobs.co.uk
