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Welcome to the future of UK Construction
Client attitudes will be key in achieving the most effective and efficient construction industry in the world. This was just one of many messages delivered at "The Big Debate", part of the Constructing Excellence conference held at the DTI Conference Centre, London, on 22nd November. The event, which brought together clients and contractors from public and private sectors across the UK, provided a forum from which construction clients were able to voice their concerns and outline future challenges for the industry. The event also launched the starter Clients Charter, in a bid to educate and empower both frequent and infrequent clients of the industry.
Current methods of delivery, productivity and profitability, competition from abroad, Government targets, the recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce and industry image were all areas that came under discussion, with relation to client roles and engagement.
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The two organisations have embarked on a new collaboration that aims to support the improvement of the construction industry by developing the skills of companies and individuals.
It also aims to:
strengthen influence on policy relating to skills and business performance
provide improved access to funding
reduce confusion amongst our customers
result in more efficient use of resources
provide the basis for business development for the organisations
contribute to the Strategic Forum targets relating to recruitment, retention, qualification and application to higher and further education.
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The enthusiasm for benchmarking using the UK Construction Industry KPIs seems to be turning into a world-wide epidemic! Constructing Excellence has entered into an agreement to help the New Zealand construction industry develop its own set of KPIs based on the UK version.
Interest has spread to Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Now they have recovered from Hurricane Ivan, Cayman Shores Development, engaged in a multi-million dollar development project, have asked Constructing Excellence to support them by running a workshop so they can benefit from the UK's experience.
Finally, Constructing Excellence was delighted to welcome delegates Jose Pontes and Isabel Januario from the Portuguese organisation IMOPPI (Instituto dos Mercados das Obras Públicas e Particulares do Imobiliário) at the KPI Masterclass in London in November.
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South Yorkshire's 2nd annual Construction Industry Exhibition exceeded expectations by attracting more than 1500 people.
With 60 exhibitors at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, in October, visitors could learn about working across the whole supply chain, attend seminars and even try plastering, bricklaying and wallpapering. 100 children from 16 local schools took up a "disaster challenge" to develop irrigation systems and there was an appearance by BBC1's Nick Knowles of DIY SOS!
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The event was supported by South Yorkshire Construction Best Practice Club and organised by the South Yorkshire Construction Training Group, whose Chairman Paul Atherton said: "This exhibition has highlighted the tremendous breadth of opportunities for successful and rewarding long-term careers in construction to the region, and I hope that many of those who attended will come to work in the industry."
Plans are already afoot for next year's event, building on the two previous successes.
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On October 22nd, Nottinghamshire County Council, with Constructing Excellence and the Local Government Task Force, hosted a regional conference to launch the
Constructing Excellence in the East Midlands Network.
Over 100 delegates from local authorities, organisations and companies across the East Midlands attended to learn more about Constructing Excellence within the region.
Roger Latham, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council and Local Government Task Force Regional Champion, opened the conference and there were speakers from the public and private sectors on subjects such as partnership working, client leadership, procurement excellence and the experiences of other regional Constructing Excellence Groups.
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The current series of KPI Masterclasses is now complete.
WHAT NEXT?
If you would be interested in attending future KPI Masterclasses, please email the Constructing Excellence Helpdesk with your preferred location and any other details.
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NEWS FROM OTHER SECTORS |
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
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SECTOR EVENTS |
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Extranets and Beyond, Strategies for Adding Long-Term Value to Extranets in Construction - London 30 November
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CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE REGIONAL EVENTS |
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CE in the North West: Question Time (with Dennis Lenard) and Gala Dinner - Warrington 1 December
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CE Cluster Meeting: Peer Review & Christmas Lunch
- CUBE Building, Manchester 16 December
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CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE CLUB EVENTS |
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Concrete v Timber v Steel v LGS: You've been framed! - Cambridge Club 30 November
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Engaging S&TCs with Rethinking Construction the Agenda - Bristol Club 9 December
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CPN/CIEF EVENTS |
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Refurbishing Occupied Buildings - Leeds 30 November
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From cork boards to hemp homes: the growing use of crops in construction - Taunton 7 December (CIEF)
also London 14 December
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Working with wildlife training - workshops
- Edinburgh 9 December (CIEF)
also London 30 November
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PARTNER EVENTS |
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Modular SUDS training - Designing SUDS
- London 7 & 8 December
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The SFC Integration Toolkit - Morning Workshop
- London 8 December
also Leeds 1 December
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Applications of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Construction - Glasgow 14 December
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OTHER EVENTS |
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Sustainable Construction: is London different?
- London 26 November
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Which Contract? choosing the best route for construction projects
- Greater Manchester 29 November
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Building Performance - London 30 November
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Online Information - London 30 November to 2 December
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Understanding Process Benchmarking - Lincolnshire 1 December
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The Construction Marketing Awards - London 1 December
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Opportunities for Construction in Education: Building Schools for the Future - London 1 December
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NEC Contracts Building on Success Conference
- London 2 December
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Getting Ready for Major Changes to Building Regulations - London 7 December
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Developing practical skills: from the Communities Plan to reality - London (Bedzed) 7 December
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IT Showcase Live - Derby 7 December
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Working with the C.D.M Regulations - Glasgow 8 December
see also London
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Commercial and Contractual Aspects of Working in Integrated Teams - Afternoon Workshop - London 8 December
also Leeds 1 December
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Making Construction Contracts Work! - achieving contractual best practice in administering construction contracts
- Bristol 8 December
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Sustainability in the Built Environment - Newcastle 9 December
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Age - Manchester 9 December
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Easy Access Environmental Management
- Plymouth 9 December
see other dates & venues
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PPC 2000 - The 1st Standard Form of Contract for Project Partnering - Bristol 14 December
also London 1 December
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Design and Construct - Dublin 14 December
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Business of Sustainable Building - Taunton 15 December
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WHAT'S NEW |
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Constructing Excellence has a new publication called "Building Success - lessons from frequent clients who got it right". It includes ten case studies and is downloadable.
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A new website tool for construction clients was demonstrated at Constructing Excellence & Dti's Conference on 22 November.
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A series of workshops from Constructing Excellence & London Excellence is designed to help improve your management performance. They start in the New Year and places are limited so apply now.
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It's an interactive programme aiming to help companies with ISO14001, the environmental standard that's becoming a passport for joining supply chains. It will be with us in the New Year.
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Read about selecting contractors and materials. Link to the organisations DTi and Constructing Excellence support in their goal to create a supply chain/procurement link throughout the industry:
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CCG
SpeCC
Constructionline
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The South East & Central Scotland CE Club was successfully launched on 25th October.
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Constructing Excellence in the East Midlands launched the new Northamptonshire Club on 23 November at the County Council Chambers. It was a good event and brought positive feedback.
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The popular toolkit that helps you provide the right conditions for your workforce has been given a makeover and is now available in the PeopleZone subscription area.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST |
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CE's Chief Exec. will be answering questions at the North West Region's dinner in Warrington on 1st December.
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In London & Manchester, Jan, Feb & March 2005.
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Presenting the leading suppliers of specialist software to the construction, civil & structural engineering industry, gathered together in Derby 7th December.
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Ask any of the experts at the ITCF online forum ...
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