Event details
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Village Hotel Maidstone, Maidstone
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20 May 2025
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07:00 PM - 09:30 PM GMT
Event fees
Free
£25.00
£5.00
Summary
Why does UXO pose a threat to construction projects and discover about which risk mitigation services are available.This CPD presentation, provided by Phil Babtie ans Suzanne Pearson from 1st Line Defence, will provide an in depth overview and background to the UXO risk in the UK, explaining why UXO should be considered and what can be done to both assess the risk, and mitigate against it – if necessary.
What will be covered includes:
- WWI and WWII Bombing
- British and Allied Military Activity
- Case studies of recent UXO finds
- Risk Assessment Procedure
- Preliminary UXO Risk Assessments
- Detailed UXO Risk Assessments
- Risk Mitigation Services
- Non-Intrusive UXO Survey
- Intrusive UXO Survey
- UXO Specialist Support
- Risk Mitigation Case Studies
Inert examples of different munitions will be available to study to raise awareness of some of the diverse types, sizes and shapes of UXO which can potentially be encountered.
A two-course hot buffet will be served prior to the presentations.
Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.
Contact
Beverley Lawrence
Member Services and Events Coordinator - Maidstone
+44 (0) 1344 630861
+44 (0) 7827 920601
Our Speakers
Phil Baptie
Research Director
After graduating from the University of Southampton in 2004, Phil has worked in the commercial UXO sector since 2005, overseeing thousands of UXO Risk Assessments across the UK, offshore and internationally. Phil leads the Research Department, overseeing the quality and content of the reports and making sure that high standards in research, analysis and conclusions are constantly met. Phil is also responsible for Marketing, tasked with the promotion and development of the business via online and offline marketing activities
Suzanne Pearson
Business Development Consultant
Sue joined 1st Line Defence in July 2023 as Sales Supervisor and was promoted to Business Development Consultant in September 2024. Sue has lots of experience in Sales and Account Management and supports the business to make sure 1st Line Defence offer a prompt and professional service to their clients. Sue enjoys a wide genre of music styles and runs her own vinyl only monthly music club
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