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Delivering the next generation of academy buildings
Thursday 28th May 2009, Westminster Academy London W2
Key topics include:
n The long-term vision for the expansion of
the Academies programme
n Lessons learned from delivering
academies under the existing National
Academies Contractor Framework
n Supply chain predictions for how the
second contractor framework will function
n Local authority and academy sponsor
priorities for constructing an academy
n End-user’s perspective on how a recently
Image photographed by Tim Soar
completed academy works in practice ‘Westminster Academy at the Naim Dangoor Centre’ Supplied by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Featuring the following expert speakers:

Gita Dean-Andrews Chris Randall Robert Holt

Head of Academies Projects Director Director of Education
Policy Unit Harris Federation Carillion
DCSF (formerly Projects Director
ARK Academies) David Daniels
Sylvia McNamara Principal
Director of Transforming Tony Langan Petchey Academy
Education Education Director
Birmingham City Aedas
Council

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“Boost for “Academy
academies creates framework worth
job goldmine” £4bn launched”
The Architects’ Journal, 6th March 2009 Construction News, 6th March 2009

As one of the most talked-about frameworks is
put out to tender, The Architects’ Journal and
Construction News have teamed up to bring
you the New National Academies conference.
This event will provide architects, engineers
and contractors with more information
about the Academies programme; how
existing procurement mechanisms work and
how to meet key stakeholder demands and
aspirations. The Academies programme is
definitely the place to be. Ensure you stand a
chance of succeeding in this emerging sector.
Whether you are new to academies or have
been involved in schemes already, attend the
New National Academies conference to:
 nderstand how the Academies programme
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is expanding
n Learn from the experiences of others on
how to be successful in academy design
and delivery
n Explore how the new framework might be
different to the existing one
n Hear from key clients: an academy, an
academy sponsor and a local authority
n Network with the supply chain and build
profitable relationships with contractors,
architects and engineers
With so many stakeholders to please and
complex procurement mechanisms to
understand, designing and constructing
academies can be a challenging process.
But Government investment is providing
a lifeline to many design, engineering and
construction firms. Make sure you are part of
the expanding Academies programme!
Plus: Guided tours
Gain a greater understanding of how an
academy building works in practice by
taking a 25 minute guided tour round
the completed Westminster Academy
(shortlisted for the 2008 Stirling Prize)
Who should attend:
Architects, contractors, building
services engineers, structural engineers,
environmental consultants, academy
sponsors, local authorities
Sponsorship, exhibition and networking
opportunities:
For bespoke sponsorship packages, please
contact Brian Reffell on 0207 728 5257 or
email brian.reffell@emap.com

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08.30 Registration and refreshments 12:20 Speed networking session – bring your business cards!
All attendees are invited to join this speed networking
09:20 Opening address from the Chair session. This is your opportunity to make new contacts,
Paul Finch, Director, World Architecture Festival discuss the new framework and identify profitable future
partnerships.
Keynote: National Academies Programme: the vision
09:30
■ What is the Government’s long term aim for the 12:45 Lunch and 25 minute guided tours of the building
Academies programme?
■ What has prompted the expansion of the Academies 13:45 Risk versus reward: are academies truly a golden ticket
programme? for architects?
■ H ow much investment is the Government committing to
■ Evaluating the cost of getting involved at project
develop new academies in the coming years? tender stage
■ What measures is the Government putting in place to
■ A detailed look at all associated costs when tendering
ensure funds enter the economy quickly? for academies work: design costs and bid costs
Gita Dean-Andrews, Head of Academies Policy Unit ■ A refresher of the key features of the D&B procurement
DCSF process
■ C ommon pitfalls to look out for and how to be
10:00 Lessons learned from delivering academies under the successful
existing National Academies Contractor Framework Tony Langan, Education Director, Aedas
■ Key criteria for delivering successful schemes on the
existing framework 14:15 Understanding local authority priorities for delivering
■ C ontractor assessment of successes and challenges of the next generation of academies
the first academies framework ■ H ow does the Academies programme align with BSF
■ What role do architects and engineers play within an
and PCP from a local authority’s perspective?
academies project team? ■ E xploring how a local authority prioritises its resource
■ D oes the contractor’s supply chain consist of more than
to deliver schemes under BSF, PCP and the Academies
one design and engineering firm? programme
■ D o contractors have to use their named supply chain for
■ Principal challenges local authorities face when
every scheme? Is the supply chain limited? delivering academies
■ What do contractors want from their supply chain
■ What are local authorities looking for from contractors
teams? Tips for working cohesively with a contractor and their supply chains?
Robert Holt, Director of Education, Carillion Sylvia McNamara, Director of Transforming Education
Birmingham City Council
10:30 Question and answer session
14:45 Question and answer session
10:45 Morning refreshments
14:55 Afternoon refreshments
11:15 Case study: An architect’s perspective of delivering an
academy on the existing framework The Academies framework and the role of sponsors
15:25
■ H ow does the existing framework present opportunities
■  Outlining the part sponsors play in the delivery of an
to architects, engineers and the wider supply chain? academy
■ H ow was work for the contractor’s supply chain
■ H ow do sponsors define their vision for an academy?
awarded? ■ What are sponsors looking for from designs given the
■ H ow does designing an academy differ from designing
limited funds available?
a primary or secondary school? ■ E xploring opportunities the new framework offers to
■ Top 5 tips for ensuring the project runs smoothly
academy sponsors
Andrzej Kuszell, Director, Studio E Architects ■ Will sponsors’ roles change due to the new framework?
Chris Randall, Projects Director, Harris Federation
11:45 Question and answer session (formerly Projects Director ARK Academies)

Panel discussion: Supply chain predictions for how the
11:50 15:55 Case study: An end user’s perspective of the delivery
second contractor framework will function of an academy
■ E arly indications from tender documents and
■ U nderstanding the key objectives of the academy
assessment of how the new framework may be different ■ E xploring key design criteria and end-user priorities
to the existing one ■ An honest appraisal of successes and teething problems
■ What principal challenges is the new framework likely to
from procurement to completion
present supply chain teams? ■ H ow does the building work in practice? A ‘warts and
■ C an small-to-medium sized firms realistically expect to
all’ assessment
win work delivering academies? David Daniels, Principal, Petchey Academy
■ What opportunities are there for contractors, architects
and engineers to be involved in academy projects 16:25 Question and answer session
outside the new framework? 16:35 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference
Robert Holt, Director of Education, Carillion
Dr Mike Entwisle, Associate Director, Buro Happold 16:40 25 minute guided tours of the building
Susi Le Good, Associate Director
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
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