BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Constructing Excellence Herts & Beds - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Constructing Excellence Herts & Beds X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Constructing Excellence Herts & Beds REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171814 CREATED:20250901T090030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T090030Z UID:914-1760090400-1760103000@hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk SUMMARY:10/10 Charity Walk for OneYMCA DESCRIPTION:Our Chairman’s businesses\, RDT Architects and Boast Architects\, are undertaking a charity walk on behalf of OneYMCA and Club members are invited to join us. \nThe event will take place at 10.00 am on 10th October\, and we will be walking 10 miles around the beautiful Ashridge Estate. \nThe charity who will benefit from are OneYMCA\, the Club’s chosen charity this year\, and this date is particularly significant as 10/10 is both World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day\, both of which are causes supported by this fantastic local charity. \nPlease let us know if you wish to take part.  The entry fee is £25\, which will go directly to OneYMCA.  There will also be an optional lunch after the walk\, which will need to be paid for individually (limited spaces). \nOneYMCA’s work makes a significant impact\, and if you can’t join the walk\, you might like to add a donation to the Club’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hbcec-2025 \nAny donations will be added to what the Club has already raised this year from the Awards Lunch. \nIf you would like further details\, please do not hesitate to contact marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk or call 01582 461060 \nEvery donation helps make a difference. Thank you for your support! URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/10-10-charity-walk-for-oneymca/ LOCATION:Herts. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/2025-10-10-Charity-Walk-Flyer.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Herts &%3B Beds CE Club":MAILTO:marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171814 CREATED:20251024T094639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154211Z UID:918-1761669000-1761674400@hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk SUMMARY:Visit to New Bedford Academy Building DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to this visit to a new £12m project for Bedford Borough Council – a state-of-the-art\, Net Zero Carbon in Operation\, teaching facility designed to support the growth of Bedford Academy (UK) and deliver lasting educational and community value through sustainable construction and inclusive design. \nThank you to our hosts Pick Everard and Ashe Group who have facilitated this visit. \nCommissioned to help the Academy expand to 1\,800 pupils by 2029\, the 2-storey NZCiO Classroom Block offers 16 classrooms\, changing facilities for 180 students\, a dining area and community café\, silent study zones\, staff offices\, and extensive landscaping. It also includes 300 lockers\, 20 parking spaces (including disabled bays)\, four EV charging points\, and 77 cycle spaces – supporting both functionality and sustainability. \nCommunity Impact and Diversity: To promote diversity\, the project team thoughtfully allocated staff\, engaged with local communities and schools and welcomed student visits to meet diverse role models. Inclusive features within the site set up – such as women-only toilets\, prayer spaces\, and accessibility ramps – were introduced to foster belonging and challenge stereotypes\, helping attract more women and underrepresented groups to construction. URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/visit-to-new-bedford-academy-building/ LOCATION:Bedford Academy\, Mile Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9TR\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/10/2025-10-28-Bedford_Academy-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Herts &%3B Beds CE Club":MAILTO:marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171814 CREATED:20251024T134357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T134357Z UID:927-1764230400-1764237600@hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk SUMMARY:A Collaborative Networking Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our Next Breakfast networking Event at the Fielder Centre\, Hatfield. \nWe will be collaborating with Bedfordshire Association of Architects to bring you our next networking event and invite you to bring your own guests along. \nPlease RSVP to marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk or phone 01582 461060 – booking essential. URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/a-collaborative-networking-breakfast/ LOCATION:Fielder Centre\, Hatfield Avenue\, Hatfield\, AL10 9TP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/10/2025-11-27-Networking-Breakfast-Flyer-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Herts &%3B Beds CE Club":MAILTO:marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T111500 DTSTAMP:20260404T171814 CREATED:20251201T141800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T151435Z UID:964-1768465800-1768475700@hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk SUMMARY:🌟 Members Only Event: Designing for Neurodiversity & Inclusive Environments 🌟 DESCRIPTION:On 15th January at Altro Group\, Letchworth – an essential session for anyone passionate about creating spaces that truly welcome everyone. \nOur guest speaker\, Stephanie Kyle\, is an award-winning Associate\, Architect\, and Inclusive Design Consultant at Floyd Slaski. Stephanie is renowned for her expertise in neurodiversity and inclusive design\, and her engaging presentations always leave us inspired and wanting more. This time\, she’ll deliver a full 90-minute session\, sharing practical insights and innovative strategies for designing environments that support neurodivergent individuals and promote true inclusion. \nWhy attend? \n\nDiscover the latest thinking in neurodiversity and inclusive design\nLearn how to integrate sensory-friendly and accessible features into your projects\nNetwork with like-minded professionals committed to positive change in the built environment\nGain CPD accreditation and actionable ideas to take back to your teams\n\nSpaces are limited! If you’re a Club member and would like to secure your place\, please contact marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk as soon as possible. \nLet’s work together to make our environments more welcoming\, supportive\, and inspiring for everyone. \n2026-01-15-Altro-Flyer URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/%f0%9f%8c%9f-members-only-event-designing-for-neurodiversity-inclusive-environments-%f0%9f%8c%9f/ LOCATION:SG8 1NW\, Works Road\, Letchworth Garden City\, Herts.\, SG9 1NW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/12/2026-01-15-Altro-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Herts &%3B Beds CE Club":MAILTO:marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171814 CREATED:20260113T143412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T144019Z UID:1037-1770798600-1770804000@hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk SUMMARY:Celebrating Apprenticeship Week - A Networking Event DESCRIPTION:To celebrate and align with Apprenticeships Week\, we will be meeting at Oaklands College Construction Centre\, the newest in the UK for teaching construction trades. \nOaklands College are committed to delivering high quality training that meets the needs of industry and supports the next generation of skilled professionals. The Construction Centre has been purpose built to enhance the student experience and raise the standard of construction training and skills development. \nThe Centre features state of the art practical learning workshops for plumbing\, electrical and renewable installation trades\, alongside a construction lab\, a VR learning suite and modern  classrooms. \nSince opening\, Oaklands College has been selected as one of only six colleges nationally to partner with the Construction Industry Training Board and the Home Builders Federation through their Partner a College project. This prestigious initiative connects our students with housebuilders across the South East\, providing invaluable real world experience and helping to shape the future workforce. \nITINERARY\n8.30 am   Networking and Refreshments\n9.00 pm   Introduction from Chair and Oaklands College\n9.10 am   Meet the Apprentices\n9.25 am   An Employers Perspective\n9.30 am   Chair of HBCEC – How engaging with Oaklands has helped our business\n9.40 am   Networking\n10.00 am Close URL:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/celebrating-apprenticeship-week-a-networking-event/ LOCATION:AL4 0JA\, Oaklands College St Albans Campus\, St Albans\, Herts.\, AL4 0JA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hertsandbeds.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/01/2025-02-11-Oaklands-Flyer-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Herts &%3B Beds CE Club":MAILTO:marion@rdtarchitects.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR