As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in construction, the sector faces a critical challenge: how to harness its potential while keeping people, accountability and professional judgement at the centre of decision-making. … Continue reading “Building trust in AI: why construction needs clear ethical guardrails”
We are delighted to welcome Government Commercial Agency as our latest national member. ‘Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is a trading fund, an executive agency of the Cabinet Office, and a … Continue reading “New Member: Government Commercial Agency”
In collaboration with BRE Academy, we are delighted to announce that the Constructing the Gold Standard Training Course is now live. Visit the BRE Academy website to access the training. … Continue reading “Constructing the Gold Standard training now live!”
Constructing Excellence’s Performance Measurement Working Group met on 25 June 2026 for a detailed discussion on how major clients are using performance data to drive improvement across the construction sector, … Continue reading “Performance Measurement: National Highways’ approach to supplier performance”
For its first meeting with Malcolm Lewis, Commercial Director at the Great Grid Upgrade as chair, the Constructing Excellence Major Projects Group explored how the industry can attract, develop and … Continue reading “Skills, Workforce and the Future of Major Projects”
Can construction deliver more than completed projects? A CE Procurement Group discussion, featuring one of the architects of the Construction Playbook, Huda As’ad, examined why outcomes-based contracting could be key … Continue reading “Can construction procurement shift from outputs to outcomes?”
Constructing Excellence welcomed the Construction Clients’ Leadership Group (CCLG) to BRE Science Park in Watford this week for an event focused on client leadership, collaboration and the future of the … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence welcomes the Construction Clients’ Leadership Group at BRE”
The Department for Education has achieved Constructing the Gold Standard Full Verification for its CF25 Construction Framework, the first to be procured under the new Procurement Act. CF25 Construction Framework … Continue reading “Gold Standard Verification for the Department of Education”
At the latest Constructing Excellence Climate Action Group meeting, members explored how artificial intelligence can support faster, smarter progress toward more sustainable buildings and infrastructure. The session was led by … Continue reading “Smarter Buildings, Lower Carbon: AI in Action”