Don Ward started the day by paying tribute to David Bucknall OBE who had sadly died over the weekend. David had been a driving force for collaboration in the industry … Continue reading “How does construction embrace innovation? Members Forum 10/06/2015”
Over the last 12 months G4C, in collaboration with BRE have undertaken a research project on the topic of big data. This has involved interviewing a range of industry professionals on … Continue reading “G4C launch “Data + Construction” project”
With collaborative platforms, mobile, BIM, ‘Big data’, the ‘internet of things’, we are tinkering with enablers of change. “Digital Built Britain” envisages entirely new business models for the industry currently known … Continue reading “Tinker with the tech or make big hairy audacious changes?”
It was the Building Awards earlier this month at the Grosvenor, the usual glittering black tie affair with David Walliams taking the mickey out of everyone. Three things stand out for … Continue reading “Reflections on the Building Awards 2015”
At Constructing Excellence we think the best people to explain the benefits of membership are the members themselves. With this in mind, here is a video of Ron Edmondson, Managing Director of … Continue reading “Ron Edmondson talks about Constructing Excellence membership”
How can organisations ensure they have productive, cost effective and sustainable buildings that work for them now and in the future? LCMB have been members of Constructing Excellence since our … Continue reading “John O’Brien reflects on lessons from the Constructing Excellence Asset Group”
Everyone wants BIM case studies but coaxing them out of members is proving to be a real challenge. The BIM Theme Group has worked tirelessly to develop a simple proforma which … Continue reading “BIM4Champagne – a new initiative from John Lorimer”
We had an interesting session at the Nuclear Theme Group meeting on 11 March, with a number of very informative presentations, followed by some lively discussion and debate. Our first … Continue reading “Nuclear Theme Group meeting 11th March”
Competition in procurement can add value. Some may find that strange for a champion of collaboration to say, but that is to misunderstand what we at Constructing Excellence mean by … Continue reading “Competitive tendering costs, is it worth it?”
This article sets out our thinking about Constructing Excellence qualifications. As the sector emerges from recession, the CE Vision work building on Construction 2025 recognises the need for major advances in … Continue reading “Qualifications in “Constructing Excellence””