Professor Liu Dingji, director, Centre for Continuing Education, CICES president, Batsetswe Motsumi, CICES CEO Simon Hamlyn and Andrew Keung, CICES president’s representative, Hong Kong.
CICES supports CCE, Macau
During a recent trip to Hong Kong, CICES president, Batsetswe Motsumi and CEO Simon Hamlyn had the privilege of sharing ideas with the Centre for Continuing Education, University of Macau to discuss the support that the institution is providing to facilitate the provision of the commercial management diploma course.
CICES partners with UK Light Rail Conference
The institution has again agreed to partner with the UK Light Rail Conference. The conference is the leading UK light rail and urban transit event and takes place in Leeds from 17-18 July. To book your ticket for the event please visit: mainspring.co.uk/products/events/uk-light-rail-conference/
Data standards register updated
The Geospatial Commission has updated the UK Geospatial Data Standards Register including information on adopting ISO data product specification. There is now a standardised method to describe a geospatial dataset when publishing geospatial data.
gov.uk/government/organisations/geospatial-commission
Season ends with a bang
Congratulations to CICES CEO Simon Hamlyn’s local U15 girls team, Whitchurch Alport, following a successful season of CICES sponsorship. Pictured are team manager Katie Madeley (left) and the players wearing their kits, complete with the CICES logo.
New president for TSA
The Survey Association has announced the election of Claire Fenwick, managing director of Spatial Dimensions, as its new president.
Speaking about the presidency, Claire said: “I am privileged to be TSA president. I firmly believe in the benefits of sharing knowledge and upholding standards, which are key to TSA’s role in the ever-changing world of geomatics. I hope to contribute and have a positive impact with this, helping TSA, other companies and individuals to attain standards set and mark the way for whatever future technology holds for us.”
JCT releases design and build contract update
JCT has announced the release of all contracts from the design and build contract family as part of the launch of its 2024 edition of contracts.
As part of the update, the contract family incorporates changes from the following main themes; modernising and streamlining; new for JCT 2024; legislative changes and future proofing.
The contracts are available to purchase from JCT’s online store and are available in hardcopy, JCT On Demand digital and via the JCT Construct digital subscription service. www.jctltd.co.uk
CICES membership schemes officer, Jayne Danby with Mike Beevers, operations director, Severn Partnership.
Severn Partnership renews ADS
Severn Partnership has successfully renewed its geospatial engineering approved development scheme with CICES.
Speaking about the renewal, operations director Mike Beevers said: “Achieving this significant milestone is a remarkable achievement for our company which will enable us to push our internal training further ensuring our teams are working to the gold standard expected from ourselves and CICES. Our people and their development are at the heart of everything we do at Severn Partnership, this further embeds training and development into our culture and confirms our mission and values”.
Webinar roundup
Thanks to John Doherty of Quigg Golden for the recent webinar ‘Are Your Insurances Fit for Purpose?’
