News
02 September 2010
Diggle is new CCG Chair
We are delighted to announce that Simon Diggle of the Highways Agency has taken over the chairmanship of the Construction Clients' Group (CCG). Having served as Deputy Chair for the last term, Simon was duly elected as Chair at the last meeting of the CCG Board.
31 August 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network.
27 August 2010
Support for SMEs in London
The Thames Gateway Institute for Sustainability has commissioned Constructing Excellence to work with a number of main contractors to help London-based SMEs in their supply chain develop their skills and capabilities relating to low carbon refurbishment work. The Institute is the home of knowledge about new green industries, and their new FLASH programme will provide SMEs with the knowledge and information about new technologies, techniques and innovations in their trade or profession and how th...
11 August 2010
RELISH Report available for Constructing Excellence Members
The RELISH project was the first project to be accepted onto the new Constructing Excellence Innovation in Practice programme which launched in 2009.
09 August 2010
DECC energy policy statement
The Government yesterday published its annual statement of energy policy to Parliament.
30 July 2010
Annual Convention, 13 October 2010
This event will be open to all national and local members of Constructing Excellence and our network of regional partners and local Constructing Excellence Clubs. It will be at BRE near Watford, starting at 10am and finishing mid-afternoon, and confirmed speakers on current drivers and future trends in the industry include Paul Morrell, the government's chief construction adviser, Andrew Wolstenholme, author of our report 'Never waste a good crisis', and Peter Bonfield, chief executive of BRE. W...
30 July 2010
Constructing Excellence and Construction Clients Group support industry initiative The Pledge
CE and the CCG have now become supporting partners of the industry initiative The Pledge. This is a new campaign, launched in Building magazine earlier this year, which is striving to solve the problem of unemployed graduates drifting away from the construction industry.
30 July 2010
G4C seminar on Sustainability and London 2012 offers interestting insight
On 29 July 2010, Samantha Connolly (an environmental and sustainability advisor within the ODA) delivered a brief and informative talk to G4C members at the latest Breakfast Briefing hosted at RPC's Tower Hill offices. Sam talked the audience through some of the sustainability targets that the project has to deliver against including those relating to energy, water, waste, materials and bio-diversity. The presentation was very well received and offered an interesting insight into the progress ...
30 July 2010
Nuclear task group meeting, 22 September 2010
The next task group meeting is on September 22. As well as helping members understand the challenges and opportunities of work in the nuclear sector, the group is focused on facilitating collaborative commercial approaches and common standards in procurement etc.
29 July 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network.
29 July 2010
Selecting partners that can really deliver for the AIMC4 Marketplace
The 50 suppliers selected from the first sandpit event gathered at BRE in May 2010 for Sandpit 2. The objective of the two-day event was to select the final AIMC4 marketplace of partners to help the AIM C4 homes become a reality.
28 July 2010
Investigation into the Costs of Delivering Civil Engineering in the UK - Call for Evidence
The Government has confirmed its intention this week in the Budget Report for Infrastructure UK (IUK) to undertake an investigation into how to reduce the cost of delivery of civil engineering works for major infrastructure projects in the UK.
28 July 2010
Trade mission to Mexico, 20-24 September
Don Ward attended a UKTI Construction Sector Stakeholders International Forum meeting in July. They are currently recruiting for an outward construction mission to Mexico from 20-24 September (flyer attached). The closing date is 13 August and bookings are going well, so any interested companies should get in touch asap.
19 July 2010
Winners from London and South East Constructing Excellence Awards 2010
The winners of the London and South East Constructing Excellence Awardswere presented over lunch at Greig's Grill in London Mayfair on Friday 16th July 2010.
14 July 2010
Construction safety laws failing, industry urges rethink
A report issued today by industry groups has highlighted severe flaws in legislation intended to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of those working in construction. Tighter rules about site safety were introduced in 1997 to protect the 2.2 million people who work in the UK's biggest industry sector. But the changes have simply upped the costs associated with construction projects without significantly improving safety standards.
13 July 2010
Effective resident engagement on climate change- Sustainable Homes launch conference
Sustainable Homes, with support from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) are focussing on involving residents in understanding and acting on climate change. A conference is to be held to bring residents, landlords and construction professionals together in Westminster, London, on 22nd September 2010.
30 June 2010
'Lean' Study tour of the Japanese Construction Industry: Book your place now!
Constructing Excellence and CWC are organising a study tour to Japan to see how lean principles have been put into practice in all aspects of construction and more importantly how in this time of severe cuts they can be put into practice in the UK. The tour will be split into two weeks with the first focusing on Infrastructure and the second on Nuclear.
30 June 2010
Asset Management Task Group
The first meeting of the CE/CCG Asset Management Task Group took place recently. The Group will be considering a cost benefit for early involvement of stakeholders, including those involved in FM and Asset Management. There is lots of anecdotal evidence that such early involvement adds value to the design and construction process but this has never been costed in detail and no assessment has really done to determine when the right time is for such stakeholders to get involved.
30 June 2010
CCG takes on Strategic Forum secretariat
The Construction Clients' Group is delighted to announce that it will take over the secretariat of the Strategic Forum for Construction for a year from 1 July 2010. In addition, the CCG will appoint the next chair of the Forum to pick up the reins from Nick Raynsford MP for the period it provides the secretariat. At a recent CCG Board meeting it was agreed that Peter Woolliscroft of Cyntra should take up the nomination. The CCG looks forward to driving forward the Strategic Forum agenda over ...
30 June 2010
G4C is on the hunt for the future industry stars. Please get your nominations in!
G4C is on the hunt for the future industry stars to drive its growth forwards! If you have not identified a G4C representative from your organisation then you may well be missing a fantastic opportunity.
30 June 2010
Innovation in Practice Programme: Put your projects forward!
The Innovation in Practice programme has improved on the best elements of the previous Demonstration programme by enabling Constructing Excellence to work in greater depth with individual projects and organisations. Participation in this programme provides an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of the projects and organisations involved.
30 June 2010
Sustainability Task Group
The Members' Sustainability Group has been given the mandate by the Carbon Sub-Group of the Strategic Forum for Construction to develop a project-based assessment methodology for the use of energy. This piece of work has been identified by the Task Group as absolutely crucial if organisations within the sector are to be able to assess the extent to which they are able to respond to the challenge of the low carbon economy in their project delivery.
28 June 2010
Annual convention 13 October 2010
The annual convention of Constructing Excellence will be held at BRE on 13 October 2010. Please put a note in your diary.
28 June 2010
CIMCIG Report - The commercial value of sustainability
CIMCIG has published a new short report entitled the Commercial Value of Sustainability, to which Don Ward of Construcitng Excellence was a key contributor. It looks at the opportunities presented by sustainability and...
28 June 2010
Nuclear Task Group
Over 30 members were at the latest meeting of this task group on June 10 at Davis Langdon's offices in Holborn, including the three main clients in the sector, EDF Energy, Horizon, and Magnox, and Ron Gorham of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
25 June 2010
Defence Estates Next Generation Estates Contract (NGEC): the strategic way forward
A review note on setting out the strategic way forward for the DE Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme, following approval by the MOD Investment Approval Board.
18 June 2010
Upcoming Constructing Excellence Club Events
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
16 June 2010
CCM Service supports Hospitals NEC Contract Management for Cox Project Management
Management Process Systems Limited (MPS) of Cambridge todayannounced that their Contract Change Management (CCM) system, whichsupports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for three projects byCox Project Management Ltd for client Salford Royal Hospital NHSFoundation Trust.
11 June 2010
Construction 2010 - Meet the Buyers Event: 13 July 2010
Guaranteed "face to face" sales meetings with key industry buyers such as Skanska, Carillion, Costain, Bam Nuttall.
11 June 2010
NGEC Industry Focus Groups emerging themes
On 24 February 2010 Defence Estates held its third conference with industry under its Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) Programme. During that event they announced their commitment to engage with industry through a process of dialogue, and also stated their aim to be as transparent as reasonably practicable, throughout that process
26 May 2010
Constructing Excellence Members' Forum - 19 May 2010
Presentations from Members' Forum now available for members to download
26 May 2010
G4C Award: call for entries
G4C Award applications are now being invited for the London and South East Constructing Excellence Awards which is due to be held in July. The G4C Award will be presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Construction Industry. The award is open to anyone with less than 5 years experience in the industry and must be actively involved in one of the built environment sectors (e.g property, architecture, construction, engineering).
25 May 2010
BRE Enterprise Hub for the Built Environment Events
The BRE Innovation Park is running a series of briefings, in collaboration with the EEDA Enterprise Hub for the Built Environment and the Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network.
24 May 2010
Benefits Realisation Workshop, BIS London, 16 June 2010
Steven Yeomans of Loughborough University has written to Don Ward inviting a representative of Constructing Excellence to participate in a workshop on June 16 at BIS' conference centre FutureFocus (BIS, SW1H 0ET) from 9:30 to 12:30 with lunch to follow.
24 May 2010
Hire Association Europe
HAE has been successful in obtaining funding to develop the SafeHire Certification scheme into a Private Standard with BSI approval. To take this initiative forward, a Working Group has been set up to review the current scheme and to assist in developing the scheme into a PS.
24 May 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Task Group Meetings
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Task Group Meetings
21 May 2010
Special rate for CCG members at forthcoming "Investing in Construction" conference
Chief Construction Adviser Paul Morrell will be speaking at a CCG backed event on June 17th. Organised by Westminster Briefing, this all-day conference will provide attendees with an opportunity to quiz the CCA on the new Governments plans for supporting public sector construction projects. Constructing Excellence Chief Executive Don Ward has also confirmed his presence on the speaker panel.
18 May 2010
Winners at Constructing Excellence North East Awards announced
Winners from the event held in May 2010
29 April 2010
Innovation in Practice DCSF Darlington BIM Project Report
The DCSF Darlington BIM project report is now available for members to download.
29 April 2010
VAUGHAN BURNAND STANDS DOWN AS CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE CHAIRMAN
Vaughan Burnand has stood down at the end of four years of chairmanship of Constructing Excellence and its predecessor body Be. He succeeded Bob White as chairman a year ago to oversee the proposed collaboration with BRE to secure deliver better value for members and improve the financial position of the organisaton. With these tasks achieved he is able to concentrate on other business interests.
27 April 2010
Management Process Systems Limited
Transport for London - Blackwall Tunnel Refurbishment Use CCM System to Support NEC Contract Management
26 April 2010
Construction Industry Forecasts - Spring 2010
A synopsis of the Construction Products Association's latest forecasts from the Construction Industry.
23 April 2010
Nuclear Task Group: Update
This task group is booming. After its launch reception at the House of Commons in January with the Energy Minister, its fourth meeting in March agreed its work programme for 2010. The purpose of the group is to de-mistify the construction challenges (and opportunities) in the nuclear sector, and then to promote all appropriate aspects of integration and collaborative working as the best means to deliver superior performance for all stakeholders.
23 April 2010
Presentation from John Perryn School Members Visit
The presentation from the John Perryn School visit on 5 March 2010 is now available for members to download.
16 April 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
14 April 2010
Construction Skills Network - April Newsletter
The latest report from the Construction Skills Network contains a summary of the fortunes for each sector of the industry in 2009 and also focuses on Yorkshire and Humberside.
09 April 2010
London & South East Awards: Call for Entries
Constructing Excellence will hold its fourth series of Awards in 2010. Since the inaugural series of Awards in 2007, the Constructing Excellence Awards have become one of the leading built environment awards in the UK. Our Awards are unique both in terms of coverage and format.
26 March 2010
Update from G4C
In the past month G4C have held 2 extremely well attended events that have provided G4C members with opportunities to develop an understanding of refreshing issues that are likely to provide them with an advantage in the industry. At our sustainability event held at Trowers office in the City, over 60 G4C members were honoured to listen to 2 industry heavyweights in Keith Clarke and Paul King, provide a frank, honest and extremely real overview of the carbon challenges we face and how the G4C ge...
25 March 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
25 March 2010
OGC's construction demand/capacity model and scenarios
As members are aware, Don Ward is a member of the OGC's Construction Clients Board (formerly the Public Sector Construction Clients' Forum). As such he receives the regular reports produced from OGC's Construction Demand/Capacity Model, which has proved in the past to be a pretty reliable forecast of workload trends in the sector. Members will be interested to see the latest report and commentary covering the next five years. Click here to see the report.
24 March 2010
Constructing Excellence Japan- Study Tour
Constructing excellence Japan is a one week study tour to Japan with an exciting opportunity for you to explore and examine the best of the highly productive Japanese construction Industry. Productivity levels of the companies and sites visited are between 50% and 100% higher than equivalent UK schemes. Tour activities will include industry visits, seminars and meetings with government officials.
24 March 2010
Getting an appetite for Feed-in tariffs?
Thursday 15 April, BRE, Watford We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to attend our half-day awareness seminar on the Government's new financial incentive scheme - FiTs - at the discounted rate of £75 + VAT (standard price £150 + VAT) About FiTs Feed-in tariffs or FiTs, are to be introduced by the Government on 1st April 2010. The scheme will provide financial incentives for organisations, businesses, communities and individuals to install electricity-generating ...
18 March 2010
UK Government welcomes emerging findings from the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team
Don Ward sits on the Buildings sub-group of this government-appointed team chaired by Paul Morrell, the government's Chief Construction Adviser, whose emergent findings were published on March 17.
17 March 2010
Refresh Win Work Skills CRM:00066361
The Building Centre is running a series of business development workshops at Store Street, London, in partnership with MarketingWorks Training & Consultancy Ltd.
09 March 2010
Collaborative Procurement Guide now available
Guide to Collaborative Procurement now available for CE members to download
08 March 2010
RELISH Innovation in Practice project launches website
The RELISH project was the first project to be accepted onto the new Constructing Excellence Innovation in Practice programme which launched in 2009.
05 March 2010
Constructing Excellence Club News - March 2010
News from the Hereford and Worcester, Thames Gateway and Croydon Clubs.
04 March 2010
Paris 2010 Global Construction Summit
Constructing Excellence is supporting this conference, members speaking include Vaughan Burnand, Chairman of Constructing Excellence, Steve Morgan of BAA and Andrew Wolstenholme of Balfour Beatty.
04 March 2010
Construction Skills Network
The latest report from the Construction Skills Network on output and employment in the sector.
28 February 2010
BAM to sponsor top trophy at CE Awards 2010
BAM Construct (UK) to sponsor Project of the Year at the 4th Constructing Excellence National Awards
26 February 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club Activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
25 February 2010
Constructing Excellence Members' Forum - 24 February 2010
Presentations from Members' Forum now available for members to download
22 February 2010
BIM Demonstration Case Studies published
The five Building Information Modelling (BIM) Demonstration Project case studies have just been published.
21 February 2010
APS to sponsor Constructing Excellence National Awards
Association for Project Safety to sponsor Health and Safety category at the 4th Constructing Excellence National Awards
21 February 2010
Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire Club launch new website
New web portal for Gloucestershire Club opens. Click here to visit.
19 February 2010
Can you help the UK's largest developers to pioneer homes for the future?
A unique consortium of partners has been created to build innovative Code Level 4 homes without relying on renewable technologies. Named AIMC4, the Government backed consortium comprises six members: developers, Stewart Milne Group, Crest Nicholson Plc and Barratt Developments Plc; plus H+H UK Ltd; BRE and Oxford Brookes University. In the first project of its kind, we will construct twelve world-class energy efficient innovative homes that achieve Level 4 through using...
17 February 2010
BRE Group at Ecobuild 2010
The BRE Group is once again the lead sponsor for Ecobuild 2010, the worlds biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, at London's Earls Court, 2-4 March 2010. Visit the BRE Group stand (no 2240).
17 February 2010
Global Construction Perspectives: 2020 Forecast
Global Construction Perspectives have provided a report on the global forecast for the construction industry over the next decade to 2020.
15 February 2010
Complimentary Places Available: Construction Project Management 2010
Due to last minute delegate cancellations a limited number of complimentary tickets are available to attend the 2010 'Construction Project Management' conference on 18th February 2010 at The Barbican, London.
15 February 2010
IDBE Masters Programme
Constructing Excellence has always supported Cambridge University's MSc course on Inter-disciplinary Design in the Built Environment (IDBE), with Don Ward and a number of members providing guest lectures.
11 February 2010
Constructing Excellence Awards 2010
Details of the Constructing Excellence Awards 2010
11 February 2010
New events added to Members' Portal
Details of forthcoming members' events have been added to the website
08 February 2010
UK-GBC appoints new chairman
Constructing Excellence has reciprocal membership of the UK- GBC. Members may be interested to know that former CE Chairman Peter Rogers has stepped down as chairman to be replaced by Dan Labbad. Peter becomes deputy chairman and remains a director.
03 February 2010
Construction Industry Forecasts - Winter 2009/10
The latest Construction Industry Forecasts from the Construction Products Association.
03 February 2010
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club Activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
03 February 2010
Low Carbon Construction Review
Don Ward, Chief Executive, and David Whysall, co-chair of g4c, are amongst the Constructing Excellence people making input to this major government review, ensuring that the findings of the Wolstenholme report, Never waste a good crisis, are fully taken into account.
24 December 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
10 December 2009
CCG Health and Safety Update
Update briefing from the Construction Clients Group (CCG) on health and safety in construction so far as it relates to businesses and organisations that procure construction work from the construction industry.
30 November 2009
'Never Waste A Good Crisis' - A Challenge To The UK Construction Industry
Never Waste a Good Crisis is a new report from Constructing Excellence authored by Andrew Wolstenholme of Balfour Beatty Management. The report looks to determine the level of industry progress since Rethinking Construction and define the improvement agenda for the next decade.
26 November 2009
UKCG LEK report on the business case for UK construction
Construction Industry highlights benefits of capital investment to wider UK economy
24 November 2009
THE CHIEF CONSTRUCTION ADVISER
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills, together with the Office of Government Commerce, is today announcing that Paul Morrell OBE will be appointed to the new role of Government Chief Adviser on Construction.
20 November 2009
Winners at National Constructing Excellence Awards
Results from the final of the 2009 CE Awards
13 November 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
07 November 2009
New Collaborative Working Survival Guide published
New Guide from Constructing Excellence Task Group on how to maintain collaboration during the industry downturn
07 November 2009
New Constructing Excellence Annual Report published
The 2009 Constructing Excellence Annual Report is now available
05 November 2009
The Change Agenda - It's our time to act
To download the presentation from the event, click here.
20 October 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
20 October 2009
Winners from East Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards
Results from the final regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
08 October 2009
Construction Industry Forecasts (Autumn 2009)
The lastest Construction Industry Forecast are available for download now.
06 October 2009
Four new Members' Task Groups launched
New Task Group themes prioritised for launch in 2009
01 October 2009
Winners from Yorkshire and Humber Constructing Excellence Awards
Results from the latest regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
29 September 2009
LEADING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS - THE BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAMME
You want a sustainable future for your business, you need to reduce your environmental impact and achieve competitive advantage.
25 September 2009
Winners from London and South East Constructing Excellence Awards
Results from the latest regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
18 September 2009
WRAP training slides now available
Slides from WRAP training session available for CE members to download
17 September 2009
Progress report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction published.
As part of the Progress Report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction the Government and industry today revealed the achievements made so far on their commitments to change radically the way the UK construction industry designs and builds.
15 September 2009
Constructing Excellence and BRE in new collaborative agreement
Constructing Excellence and BRE have announced a new collaborative partnership that aims to support organisations in the built environment so they can emerge strongly from the current economic slowdown.
09 September 2009
Early Contractor Involvement in Building Procurement, by David Mosey
David Mosey, partner in Trowers and Hamlin law firm and enlightened member of Constructing Excellence, has written this book which has just been published. It is available from here. Don Ward was asked to review it:
18 August 2009
Health and Safety Films for Designers
These are a series of films co-ordinated by CESW in partnership with the BBC RIBA and the Health and Safety Executive to provide high quality ‘in practice’ CPD material specifically for architects and other industry designers at very low cost.
18 August 2009
May the FORCE Be With You
FORCE (Forum for Constructing Excellence) - the Constructing Excellence Club for Coventry and Warwickshire - is urging local companies and individuals to get involved and keep things local.
24 June 2009
Winners from South West Constructing Excellence Awards
Results from the fourth in the series of regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
19 June 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
15 May 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club events
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
11 May 2009
North East Awards winners announced
Results from the second in the series of regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
06 May 2009
Code for Sustainable Homes KPI tool launched
Set up KPIs, targets and benchmarks quickly and easily to meet Code for Sustainable Homes requirements.
06 May 2009
The Constructing Excellence in London and the South East Awards 2009
Details of the Constructing Excellence in London and South East Awards for 2009 have been announced.
30 April 2009
West Midlands Awards winners announced
Results from the first of the series of regional Constructing Excellence awards for 2009.
28 April 2009
CCG warns property owners on safety
The Construction Clients Group (CCG) issued a warning to UK property owners that procure construction work not to be complacent about their health and safety responsibilities.
28 April 2009
The Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2009
Details of the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards for 2009 have been announced.
24 April 2009
Guidance on Freight Management Available
Transport for London has produced two leaflets aimed at enabling the construction industry to better manage their freight.
17 April 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
07 April 2009
Introductory Guide to Environmental Sustainability Available for CE Members
The latest output from the Be Environment Group/Members Sustainability Group is now available.
11 March 2009
Vaughan Burnand to replace Bob White as Chairman of Constructing Excellence
Constructing Excellence has confirmed that Vaughan Burnand will replace Bob White as Chairman of Constructing Excellence from the start of April.
23 January 2009
North West Regional Construction Awards 2009 | Last Call for Submissions
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your entries for the North West Regional Construction Awards 2009! Now in its 3rd Year, North West Regional Construction Award winners are profiled at a fabulous awards ceremony and evening of entertainment, achieve great publicity and are automatically put forward for the National Constructing Excellence Awards.
16 January 2009
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
17 December 2008
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
20 November 2008
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
16 November 2008
Winners at Constructing Excellence Awards announced
A fantastic night at Lords cricket ground saw the culmination of the series of Constructing Excellence Awards for 2008. Please view the winners here.
14 November 2008
BERR publishes response to Select Committee report
Constructing Excellence welcome the publication by BERR of its response to the Select Committee report Construction Matters. It is available here. The commitment to implementing the new post of Chief construction Officer is welcome, the rather more vague comments about integration and collaborative working are less so.
14 November 2008
CCG UNVEILS PACKAGE OF MEASURES TO SUPPORT CLIENTS ON HEALTH AND SAFETY
The CCG has been working for the last 12-18 months on a package of measures to help clients manage health and safety when they procure construction work.
12 November 2008
The Housing Forum's 2008-2009 Regional Conferences
Presentations from The Housing Forum's 2008/09 series of Regional Conferences are now online.
02 November 2008
Finalists at National Constructing Excellence Awards announced
Finalists from the ten categories at the Awards announced
21 October 2008
Forthcoming Constructing Excellence Club activity
List of upcoming events organised by the Constructing Excellence Club network
17 October 2008
Construction Products Association Forecasts 2008-12
The Construction Products Association is today publishing its latest forecasts for construction output in the period 2008-12 and a synopsis of these is attached for members only.
09 October 2008
G4C Annual Debate
"What effect will the current economic situation have on our industry and the improvement agenda?"
02 October 2008
Forum topic of the month: Skills shortages - how bad are they?
Discussion of the month for October
01 October 2008
2nd annual LCI-UK Summit 'Lean Logistics for Integrated Project Delivery' - Birmingham, 6 November
30 September 2008 | NEW
be2camp - Exploring Web 2.0 in the built environment
Constructing Excellence is delighted to promote the be2camp event which will explore how web technology can improve the built environment. Jon de Souza, Director at CE, will present in the Pecha Kucha session on CE's recent adoption of Web 2.0.
26 September 2008
Industry Performance Report 2008 published
We are delighted to announce the publication of the Industry Performance Report for 2008 based on the UK Construction Industry Key Performance Indicators.
08 September 2008
BERR report on innovation in services published
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has published, jointly with DIUS, a report on innovation in service-based sectors including construction.
08 September 2008
Building visits the Olympic Stadium
Building magazine reports on progress on the Olympic Stadium - a Constructing Excellence Demonstration Project
01 September 2008
Forum topic of the month - How do you think the economic downturn will affect the industry?
Discussion of the month for September
13 June 2008
The Housing Forum Boards Topical Debate
"Are the Government's Housing Targets achievable, affordable and deliverable?"
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
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
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
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:
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
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.
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.
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":
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.
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.