Thursday 20 February 2025
An ECN & HCN Double-Header
Join us as we explore some of the issues at the heart of the Healthcare & Education sectors within Construction
HCN - Speakers
Tom Ford - Medexs
ECN - Speakers
Claire Wakelin - HLM Architects
Catherine Ward - HLM Architects
Venue: The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT
Time; 7.45 - 10.15am
Join us at the second ACN breakfast event of 2025, taking place on 20th February, as we discuss the intricacies of healthcare and education in the construction sector.
This event will involve an ACN-wide networking session, followed by talks with our speakers on key developments in the HCN and ECN networks and a panel discussion.
The HCN talk will be delivered by Tom Ford (Medexs), sharing insights into ultra-clean ventilation strategies and air handling equipment in diagnostic treatment centres. Claire Wakelin and Catherine Ward from HLM Architects will take the lead on ECN, discussing all things SEN, SEND and co-located schools.
Speakers
Tom Ford
Medexs
Tom brings over 23 years of experience in hospital critical care facility development and delivery. His expertise in leading strategic business development and building key partnerships with globally recognised medical equipment brands brings valuable healthcare industry insights to our Network.
Claire Wakelin
HLM Architects
Claire is Director – Head of Education at HLM, who has specialised in the education sector since 2006. Claire has worked on a diverse portfolio of education projects, to improve and provide new facilities for schools and further education colleges. Her focus is on developing and delivering innovative solutions, and her extensive experience of leading teams in providing outstanding designs has included working with leisure and arts organisations, local authorities, major contractors and developers, as well as acting as client-side technical advisor.
Catherine Ward
HLM Architects
Catherine is an Associate Architect at HLM with over 20 years experience in architectural practice, working predominantly on education projects throughout the UK including HE, FE, Schools and SEN. In her role at HLM, Catherine manages the development of special education portfolio and profile nationally.