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22 July 2008
Corporate Responsibility Guide Published for Constructing Excellence Members
The Constructing Excellence Members Sustainability Group identified the need for more information on the Corporate Responsibility agenda. A guide has been produced which examines the main issues and implications for the built environment industry and is now available to members only.
22 July 2008
Report of BE members workshop on July 12
Following the restructure of Constructing Excellence announced in May, around 40 members attended a 2-3 hour workshop on June 12 to hear the detail behind the restructure and to provide feedback on the issues that should drive the future work programme. At its meeting on July 15 the BE steering group received the attached report and agreed that its conclusions will be the framework for improving the value delivered to members in 2008-9. It has also been agreed to adopt the Strategic Forum's ...
24 June 2008
Build London Live: your chance to collaborate!
Collaboration is now far from being just a buzz-word in the UK construction industry - it has, and continues to become the way of doing business for many within the supply chain.
19 June 2008
Strategic Forum launched the new generic Construction Commitments
Following the completion of our regional 2012 Construction Commitments roadshows, the Strategic Forum has launched the new generic Construction Commitments.
17 June 2008
Construction Industry Forecasts: Summer 2008
The economic landscape has changed significantly since the Association completed its winter forecasts at the end of last year
16 June 2008
Constructing Excellence - Organisational Re-Structure Workshop - Presentations available
On the 12th June, Constructing Excellence hosted a workshop outlining the organisational re-structure. Presentations and supporting documentation from the day are now availble. Please note you will need to be a member of Constructing Excellence, and have your log-in details on hand to access these files.
16 June 2008
Targets Set for a More Sustainable Built Environment
The joint industry and government Strategy for Sustainable Construction was launched on 11th June 2008. The strategy lays out key targets and deliverables on a number of sustainability issues including procurement, people, waste and climate change.
13 June 2008
The Housing Forum Boards Topical Debate
"Are the Government's Housing Targets achievable, affordable and deliverable?"
09 June 2008
2012 Construction Commitments Conference - London - Presentations now available
The finale of the 2012 Construction Commitments Roadshows was held in London on 5 June 2008. Presentations are now available.
27 May 2008
Egan 10th Anniversary - Drinks Reception - House of Commons - 20th May 08
Sir John Egan transcript available here.
23 May 2008
Housing Forum Member Exclusive Event - 16th May 2008
Presentations from The Housing Forum's Member Exclusive Event at the Building Centre on 16th May
23 May 2008
The Housing Forum's 2008-2009 Regional Conferences
The Housing Forum has begun its 2008/09 series of Regional Conferences
21 May 2008
Construction Marketing Awards Call for Entries
Entries are now being accepted for the 2008 Construction Marketing Awards
12 May 2008
Demonstration Project on BBC2 - 12 and 13 May 2008
Details of TV appearance for Liverpool Habitat for Humanity
02 May 2008
Ian Reeves CBE appointed as Chairman of the Infrastructure Forum
The Infrastructure Forum has announced that Ian Reeves CBE is to become the new chairman of the organisation and Director of Constructing Excellence. Andrew McNaughton, the previous chairman, is stepping down having successfully overseen the Infrastructure Forum since its launch in November 2006.
01 May 2008
The CCG in the news: Clients warned on OFT class action proposals
Construction News article:
The head of the Construction Clients' Group has said that attempts by a major US law firm to whip up a class action suit against firms found guilty in the Office of Fair Trading investigation would be "a step backward". To view the full article please follow the link below.
30 April 2008
Heritage Lottery Fund Publishes the "Planning Greener Heritage Projects" Guide
The Heritage Lottery Fund has published the "Planning Greener Heritage Projects" guidance, developed by the Constructing Excellence Sustainability Team.
25 April 2008
The Demonstration Programme - a review of the last 12 months
Information on the performance of the Demonstratiom Programme, April 2007 to March 2008
24 April 2008
Recycling Scheme for Small Builders
CoRE Project & Wolseley helping small builders to recycle
24 April 2008
SECBE Waste Portal
SECBE has produced an online waste portal for the construction industry.
24 April 2008
Your Home in a Changing Climate
Report on how climate change will affect the housing stock in the South East, London and East of England.
22 April 2008
Presentations and Press Coverage from The Housing Forum's 2008 National Conference
Presentations from The Housing Forum's 2008 National Conference held on 16th April are now available.
18 April 2008
CCG response to the Office of Fair Trading investigation into bid rigging in the Construction Industry
18 April 2008
Japanese construction: The hidden fortress
The report from Constructing Excellence's recent visit to Japan is examined in Building.
18 April 2008
New Infrastructure Forum Demonstration Project
Following a review of their application, the following project was awarded Demonstration status by the Infrastructure Forum Demonstration Project Working Group:
17 April 2008
CCG events
Further dates for CCG regional meetings have now been confirmed. Please follow the link below for further details:
17 April 2008
Statement from the Local Government Task Force in response to the Office of Fair Trading's Investigation into Bid Rigging in the Construction Industry
The Local Government Task Force has issued a statement in response to today's announcement by the OFT in relation to the preliminary findings of their investigations into bid rigging in the construction industry.
16 April 2008
New Reports Launched Today at Housing Forum National Conference
New reports from The Housing Forum strategic working groups and Construction Legacy projects were launched today at The Housing Forum National Conference
09 April 2008
2008 Building Awards - The Winners
2008 was the 14th annual Building Awards, the biggest construction industry event of the year. The extremely sought after Building Awards are all about rewarding best practice, innovation and excellence.
08 April 2008
QIC Awards 2008 - Congratulations to the winners
The Quality in Construction Awards took place on Monday 31st March during a glittering gala ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
05 March 2008
2012 Construction Commitments Conference - Y & H
This one day conference at the Leeds Civic Hall on 29 February gave delegates the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, CMS and CDM Regulations. Presentations from the day are now available.
03 March 2008
West Suffolk Partnership Led By Constructing Excellence Produces Green Leaflet For Businesses And Householders In The Region
Climate Challenge Now! project produces leaflets to raise awareness of climate change
22 February 2008
Avanti has BS Status
The basis of the BS is the Constructing Excellence Avanti Standard Method and Procedure (SMP) that outlines the management methodology for data in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
21 January 2008
Constructing Excellence Awards
Information for all Constructing Excellence regional and national awards can now be found by on the Awards Website here: www.ceawards.org.uk
16 January 2008
Amey and Bedfordshire Council Implements Innovative NEC Contract Management System CCM on Highway Projects Near Bedford
Management Process Systems Limited (MPS) announced that their innovative Contract Change Management (CCM) system has been selected to manage the NEC contract processes on two major projects for Bedfordshire County Council.
02 January 2008
NEC Contract Administration CCM wins Construction Computing Award
The Construction Computing Awards 2007 saw the innovative Contract Change Management (CCM) system win the top prize in the Project Planning software category. This industry wide recognition by the readership of Construction Computing Magazine confirms CCM's position as the leading, long established, collaborative, solution for NEC Contract Administration.
13 December 2007
2012 Construction Commitments Conference - West Midlands
This one day conference at the Botanical Gardens Birmingham held on 6 December gave delegates the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, CMS and 2007 CDM Regulations. Presentations from the day are now available.
30 November 2007
2012 Construction Commitments Conference - South East
This one day conference at the Arora International Hotel, Crawley held on 22 November gave delegates the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, CMS and 2007 CDM Regulations.
20 November 2007
Leadership in Construction Conference 2007
Presentations from the recent Leadership in Construction Conference held 13 November at the HAC are now available.
19 November 2007
2012 Construction Commitments Conference - East Midlands
This one day conference at the Pera Innovation Centre held on 7th November gave delegates the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, CMS and 2007 CDM Regulations.
25 October 2007
2012 Construction Commitments Conference 2007 In the North East
This one day conference at the Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne gave the opportunity to learn more about the 2012 Construction Commitments, CMS and 2007 CDM Regulations.
22 October 2007
Constructing Excellence Learning Limited
CELL's goal is to improve both individual and corporate performance through the sharing of best practices and the creation of worldwide knowledge about our industry...
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28 September 2007
Taking Advantage: how SMEs can become successful framework contractors
A new report from the Local Government Task Force reveals that smaller contractors can benefit considerably from construction frameworks which are often seen as working to the advantage of larger contractors.
26 September 2007
Report on Membership Convention 19 September 2007
The Membership Convention review and presentations are available below.
25 September 2007
2012 Construction Commitments Conference 2007
Change and Transformation - Rising to the challenge in the East of England - Held at the Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton Cambridge
13 September 2007
3 Pillars Residential Workshop
The first 3 Pillars Residential Project Workshop event presentation.
03 September 2007
Infrastructure Forum Conference
The presentation from the conference is available below.
02 August 2007
Guide to Best 'Fair Payment' Practices
A Fair Payments Guide for the public sector is to be launched by the Office for Government Commerce (OGC) next month.
10 July 2007
Constructing Excellence Responses to Sustainability Related Consultations
Constructing Excellence has submitted a number of responses to consultations on behalf of its staff and membership.
06 July 2007
Groundbreaking agreement on olympic construction: launch of the Strategic Forum 2012 construction commitments
The '2012 Construction Commitments' covers six key areas of the construction process and is designed to promote collaborative working and best practice, ensuring the successful delivery of the Games infrastructure, buildings and subsequent legacy.
07 March 2007
JCT Launch at House of Commons
Press release from JCT about the Launch of their new contract on the 1st March 2007 at the House of Commons
28 February 2007 | NEW
How Green is Constructing Excellence?
Sustainability is one of Constructing Excellence's key themes and in June 2005 an internal group was established to improve the sustainability of our offices and business practices. The group's initial remit was to take forward the seven key actions identified at a staff "Carbon Workshop":
29 January 2007
Transforming Government Procurement
John Healey, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, made a written statement to Parliament on the 23 January 2007 setting out the Government's plans to transform government procurement and the future role that a re-focused Office of Government Commerce will play in achieving this transformation. More detail is set out in the web link to the publication 'Transforming Government Procurement'.
28 November 2006
Evidence Based Symposium
A one-day symposium was held at CABE, 1 Kemble Street WC2B 4AN to look at evidence-based design in the built environment.
28 November 2006
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change
A briefing note on the Stern Review is available for Constructing Excellence members via the link below.
22 November 2006
Barking and Dagenham Council launched their new Manufacturing Sustainable Communities programme at the Thames Gateway Forum
The programme aims to provide an innovative way to meet the challenge of providing new solutions to housing construction by using modern factory methods. It differs from other off-site manufacturing in that it is promoting a wide variety of materials and structures.
21 November 2006
Logistics Conference - 21 November 2006
This Constructing Excellence and Be members' meeting was held at Prospero House, London. It was an enjoyable and informative day with presentations about logistics and round table discussion by the members on drivers and barriers in Logistics in Construction.
10 November 2006
HR Focus Group
Constructing Excellence has put together a HR focus group who are due to meet in December.
23 May 2006
Housing Forum Conference Publications Now Online
The publications which were launched at the Housing Forum Conference on 10th May are now available to download.