I-Construct is a supply chain development and innovation support project designed to help UK-based companies* access opportunities in the construction market and develop new products and services within their businesses.

The Lower Thames crossing will be the largest road construction project in the UK since the M25 was completed in 1986 and Highways England are keen for SMEs to be involved in the supply.

It is a multi-billion pound project, connecting the M2/A2 in Kent with the M25 in Essex via what will be the longest road tunnel in the UK. They’ll be going 2.6 miles under the River Thames in order to relieve congestion on the Queen Elizabeth bridge and tunnel crossing between Thurrock and Dartford.

With a targeted opening date of 2027 and free online training offered by their partners the Supply Chain Sustainability School, hear in more detail about the project and how your business can be involved.

Learning outcomes/takeaways:

• Identify possible opportunities for your business
• Increase your understanding of large-scale road construction projects
• Learn about the Supply Chain Sustainability School

Programme:

• 12 pm – Welcome, Robert Edge, Business Development Manager, I-Construct
• 12.05 pm – Networking via Zoom breakout rooms
• 12.15 pm – Presentation, Highways England
• 12.35 pm – Questions
• 12.45 pm – Networking via Zoom breakout rooms
• 12.55 pm – Closing words

Audience

This event is open to all SME I-Construct Network members.

If you’re not an I-Construct member but are UK-based and interested in joining, you are welcome to attend one of their events to see what their network has to offer.

Registration

Pre-register via the I-Construct website.

Registration will close at 12pm, 26th May 2021.

* I-Construct mainly focuses on supporting businesses in the South East LEP area of the UK (which covers Essex, East Sussex and Kent).