1. Welcome Aspirations and Alliances
Mike Ashworth
Chair of MHA and MSIG
Welcome everyone to the 2018 MHA Annual Event.
We have a wide range of speakers here today, under the banner of Aspirations and Alliances. This follows on from last years event, which celebrated the 10th year of the MHA and the 20th Year of MSIG.
Aspiration is :-a hope or ambition of achieving something – its what we want to do
Alliance is;-a union or association formed for mutual benefit – it’s the way we do it

2. National Aspirations Remain an exemplar for industry
by working with ICE, CIHT and HTMA
Adapt to changes in funding regimes
By making frameworks flexible
Working with DfT and other funders
Work towards Construction 2025 objectives and beyond
Project 13 and LGA

3. Regional Aspirations Encourage collaborative working
MHA member authorities/suppliers cultural framework
BS1100 relationship plans
Working more closely together across region
Moving towards MHA/MSIG merger in 2019
Develop more effective Frameworks
National Association of Construction Frameworks
New Engineering Contract

4. MSIG/MHA relationship.
Increase the level of collaboration across the region
A powerful lobbying organisation
Aligns with regional agenda such as Midlands Engine/Adept
Reduce the number of meetings
Rationalise membership fees
Rationalise websites and newsletters
A merger of MHA and MSIG will deliver a lot for the region.
Hopefully, todays conference will give you food for thought for the future, and the challenges ahead.
Have a good day!

5. MHA Annual Report - Key facts
Founded in 2007
21 member authorities
In 2017/18 Income 380k, expenditure 477k
Total savings generated by activities to date = £54m

6. Mike Ashworth Chair of MHA and MSIG
Enjoy the day
Mike Ashworth
Chair of MHA and MSIG