Why does everyone choose Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, as either their lockdown hero or as the leader to emulate? Without doubt, she has been successful at managing the Covid-19 crisis by being decisive. She has handled other crises with a very human approach. Her ability to communicate and be at one … Continue reading “Leaders learn to embrace complexity”
Our first digital drop in resulted in some lively discussions around the issue of product data. Tom Oulton introduced the meeting and the importance of the Digital Theme Group. Tom reinforced the role of digital technologies to improve client’s experience throughout the project and into the life of the asset. BIM initially focussed on designers … Continue reading “Digital Drop In – July – Product Data”
COVID-19 brought innovation to our London and South East regional awards! To celebrate together, we changed our judging & awarding process to create an exciting online programme for all our inspiring partners, judges and participants. On Thurs 2 July 2020 we held an online ‘head-to-head’ judging day, where the top 2 finalists from each category … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards in London and the South East”
Constructing Excellence is delighted to be working with the Construction Innovation Hub on its new ‘Value Toolkit’. The Toolkit is intended to help policy makers and clients make faster, informed decisions which incentivise industry to respond with innovative, high value solutions. The Toolkit will support better decision-making throughout the whole investment lifecycle from business case … Continue reading “Construction Innovation Hub Value Toolkit – Shift towards a value-based decision model”
Julie Barry from our member company RIFT R&D Tax Credits discusses the importance of innovation and taking advantage of available support such as tax credits in the Roadmap to recovery. In light of the Covid 19 crisis and resulting economic downturn, the Construction Leadership Council has released a ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ to drive the revival … Continue reading “Why innovation must lead the response to the Roadmap to Recovery”
Constructing Excellence is delighted to welcome on board our latest member Carroll Build. Carroll Build is a construction company working across all building trades within the new build construction environment. Carroll Build was founded as W.Carroll and Sons in 1999, before joining The Sovini Group in 2016 and re-branding as Carroll Build in 2017. Carroll … Continue reading “Carroll Build Joins Constructing Excellence”
The current COVID situation is forcing everyone to live and work differently. We are embracing new technologies and ways of working. This applies across all areas and levels of construction from design teams through to delivery on site, we are all embracing change. But what impact is this having on productivity? Are we more productive? … Continue reading “Productivity under COVID19 – Event output”
Formally launching later this month, the Construction Talent Retention Scheme is a partnership between industry and Government to secure essential talent in the UK’s construction sector. Announced by the Chancellor in today’s statement, the scheme is run by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) which is made up of trade and business associations from across the … Continue reading “Get involved! Register your business for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme”
Our series of case studies look at the key learning points from our 2019 award winners. The Barbara Hepworth Building won Project of the Year Building and exemplifies how collaboration and effective use of technology can deliver better outcomes.
Introduction: care leavers and the “whole council approach” Long-standing members of Constructing Excellence and City-law firm, Trowers & Hamlins LLP have been working with the Care Leaver Covenant (the Covenant) to put care leavers at the forefront of procurement practices by several trail blazing local authorities following the launch of a new Social Value Toolkit … Continue reading “Care Leaver Covenant procurement toolkit”
This is brilliant news to accelerate the development of our member @buildots - demonstrates investor appetite for digitalising construction https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/30/buildots-raises-16m-to-bring-computer-vision-to-construction-management/?guccounter=1
Just ⏰three days left⏰to have your say on our #CQP consultation. Click below to watch a short video about CQP & follow the link to take part in the consultation 👇 @keithdwaller @ACE_Updates @constructingexc @UKRI_News @innovateuk @trudisully https://twitter.com/CIH_HUB/status/1287674760403603457
🖱️Our online consultation on the draft #CQP guide closes on Friday 31 July.
Is your organisation producing new #construction products? Are they being delivered at scale using #offsite, #MMC, #platform and #DfMA approaches?
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This is a significant initiative to ensure we retain talent in the sector. Some great work from across the sector @ACE_Updates
Very pleased to attend the virtual launch of the Talent Retention Scheme from the #ConstructionLeadershipCouncil today.
This will help retain vital knowledge & skills within the #construction industry at this pivotal time in the nation’s economic recovery https://www.trs-system.co.uk/construction
