Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) – 4th November

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The Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) is a one-stop-shop for local businesses to discuss the future of Kent development, giving companies access to local knowledge, expertise and contracts. KCFG promotes the future role of Kent land development and construction businesses in the growth and development of Kent and its environment.

This month’s guest speaker:

Matthew Samways, AIMIS

Since leaving behind a career as a scuba diving instructor in Thailand, Matt started in the construction industry in the Architectural profession in 2006. With a need to re-educate himself, Matt pursued his new career in tandem with part-time learning, leading to an HNC in Construction and BSc Hons in Architecture. Having taken a keen interest in BIM in 2009 and its holistic nature in construction and operations, Matt made the move to a tier 1 contractor, focusing on BIM during project delivery and led to gaining a further qualification: MSc Building Information Modelling Management at Middlesex University. It was during Matt’s time in contracting where it became apparent that there was a greater need for support in client organisations, construction supply chains and into facility management. With the 2016 BIM mandate fast approaching, Matt saw the opportunity to help the industry on his own terms and subsequently founded AIMIS.

Since 2016, AIMIS has supported many organisations with Information Management including the development of information requirements for public and private sector clients, Information Management during delivery for developers and contractors, and assisted numerous organisations with knowledge development around the ongoing evolution of industry standards helping to gain BS EN ISO 19650 accreditation as a bsi Associate Consultant.

Matt continues to push the need for change through Constructing Excellence Kent as a committee member and co-chair of nima (kent) and recently joined the board of the Digital Twin Skills Academy (DTSA) to help deliver the necessary skills for a safer, more reliable, and efficient built environment.

Andrew Metcalf, Maxim PR, who will be providing an Economic Update.

Event details

Hosted by members of the KCFG committee, Cheryl Causebrook and Ella Brocklebank. Enjoy a Full English Breakfast at the Village Hotel Club, served from 7:30 AM, accompanied by speaker presentations and networking opportunities throughout the morning.

As a Non-KCFG Member, you may attend this event twice before being required to become a Member. For any enquiries, please email Events@kentinvictachamber.co.uk