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Deputy President David Nowell provides a 13-minute overview of the Trustee Board’s decision to seek a member vote, including analysis, the rationale behind their recommendation, and the vision for the future headquarters.
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These webinars cover the Trustee Board decision making process, the rationale behind the decision and the vision for the future.
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12 November 12:00 GMT
Q&A begins at 18:29 mins
17 November 17:00 GMT
Q&A begins at 21:56 mins
25 November 17:00 GMT
Q&A begins at 21:06 mins
4 December 08:00 GMT
Q&A begins at 19:00 mins
The shortlisting webinars outlined how the HQ Programme assessed and narrowed down the options for the Institution’s future headquarters, using critical success factors, financial modelling, and risk and governance reviews.
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Webinar Q&A
15 May 12:00 BST
15 May 17:00 BST
21 May 12:00 BST
Independent real estate advisors recommended basing the economic analysis on market comparables and taking only one refined option to market.
2 April 8:00 - 9:00 BST
Q&A begins at 07:45 mins (View Q&As)
2 April 12:00 - 13:00 BST
Q&A begins at 10:05 mins (View Q&As)
3 April 17:00 - 18:00 BST
Q&A begins at 10:50 mins (View Q&As)
In February 2025, IMechE members voted overwhelmingly (82.8%) in favour of a resolution on the future of the London headquarters, enabling the Institution to proceed with the programme.
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27 January 2025