The Constructing Excellence Sustainability Theme Group met on 25th February to explore the concept of “The Circular Economy in Construction”. The concept if the circular economy is a move away … Continue reading “The Circular Economy in Construction”
Over the last few years, Constructing Excellence’s asset management group has been working with organisations that use large built assets and our CE membership to share learning and lessons learnt … Continue reading “Improving built asset performance – Constructing Excellence’s next steps”
This year myself and Antonio Pisano (of Marcel Mauer) will be continuing the data theme started during our time as co-chairs of G4C and look to drive a better understanding … Continue reading “How do you solve a problem like data?”
The Government Construction Strategy (GCS16-20) for the current parliament has been published and there is much to be pleased about. Firstly, GCS16-20 builds on the work undertaken in the previous parliament and … Continue reading “Government Construction Strategy 2016-20”
Firstly, CSR is dead. Responsible businesses generate both economic and social value. Secondly, I have a confession to make. I’m an unashamed “Care Bear”, a title bestowed upon me by … Continue reading “Social Value”
In November last year I was pleased to be given the opportunity to represent Constructing Excellence at an event hosted by the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum at Portcullis house. The … Continue reading “Construction a force for good – recruiting the next generation”
This is not a plea for being nice to suppliers. It is meant as a methodology to get the best out of your suppliers. Any commercial entity recognises the benefits … Continue reading “Why ‘Good Customer’ procurement?”
Poor payment practices within many UK construction supply chains cause economic and social damage, and undermine the reputation of the industry. It’s time prompt payment became the norm not the … Continue reading “The business case for prompt payment”
Introduction UK productivity still lags that of other developed nations as repeated ONs reports continue to show. The problem is complex and successive attempts have made progress but failed to … Continue reading “Marginal Gains in Construction – Improved Productivity through Micro-Ideas”
Have you heard about the National Change Agent programme? It was initiated ten years ago in 2005 by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister in response to the Gershon … Continue reading “A National Change Agent”
