Pre-Conference Briefing
13:00
Registration and refreshments
13:30
Opening welcome
Ian Bruce
Head of M74, Land and Environmental Services
Glasgow City Council
13:40
An overview of current and planned transport infrastructure projects in Glasgow
The speaker explains the wider context behind transportation network improvements in Glasgow, exploring the regenerative benefits they bring to the city in time for the Commonwealth Games and outlining the aspirations and long term plans the city has for road, rail, airport, tram and underground infrastructure.
Robert Booth
Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services
Glasgow City Council
14:10
Project focus: East End Regeneration Route
- Understanding the vision for the scheme
- Current status and possible opportunities for engineers, contractors and subcontractors
- Next steps and likely contracts
George Vincent
Consultancy Services Manager, Land and Environmental Services
Glasgow City Council
14:40
Question and answer session
14:50
Refreshments
15:10
Project focus: Future developments for Glasgow Airport
The cancellation of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link was a huge setback for the airport, but improving the airport itself and its transport links remains a key priority for BAA. The speaker explores the next stages of construction work at the airport, which improvement works are likely to go ahead and what the future holds
Stuart White
Development Director
BAA Glasgow Airport
15:40
Project focus: M74
- Overview of progress on the scheme
- Challenges and how they have been overcome
- Innovative techniques and strategies employed
- Next stages of delivery and further opportunities for subcontractors and engineers
Ian Bruce
Head of M74, Land and Environmental Services
Glasgow City Council
16:10
Extended question and answer session and summary discussion involving all speakers
- Securing funding for transport schemes in the current economic climate
- Viability of realising Glasgow’s transport vision for the Commonwealth Games and beyond
- Strategies for working effectively with all stakeholders and partners
16:40
