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27 March, 2020

Constructing Excellence statement on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

In light on the unfolding COVID-19 situation we are following Government advice closely, taking all necessary precautions and will continue to monitor the situation. The health and wellbeing of our team and members is our top priority. Our team is now working from home and are fully operational. Constructing Excellence has converted all our national … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence statement on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)”

18 March, 2020

Working with supply chains to deliver sustainability

See the first in our series of outputs from our Sustainable Infrastructure Forum looking at the value of effective supply chain engagement to drive sustainability and innovation through project delivery. This output details some tips for effective engagement to drive sustainability and better outcomes, including the value of smaller organisations, the importance of behaviours, the … Continue reading “Working with supply chains to deliver sustainability”

9 March, 2020

Roadmap for Change – a vision for a more inclusive sector

Constructing Excellence is delighted to support the CIC Roadmap for Change. As we celebrate International Womens Day and the brilliant things women are doing across the sector this roadmap is incredibly timely as it provides tangible guidance and examples to move towards a more diverse and inclusive industry. The Roadmap for Change is a digital … Continue reading “Roadmap for Change – a vision for a more inclusive sector”

5 March, 2020

New Digest explores Platform Thinking for Construction

We are really pleased to support the Transforming Construction Network Plus. N+ is an academic network bringing together experts from a range of disciplines. Platform Thinking for Construction  This digest aims to clarify the ongoing conversation around platform thinking in construction, and organise how we consider the benefits of adopting a platform strategy. It begins … Continue reading “New Digest explores Platform Thinking for Construction”

27 February, 2020

Fine Margins – Delivering financial sustainability in UK construction

Strong alignment with the core Constructing Excellence messages around collaborative procurement, engagement with supply chains, procuring for value and a focus on long term planning.  Great to see reference to our KPIs as we kick off our programme around performance measurement and work through the Construction Innovation Hub to look at long term value-based metrics. … Continue reading “Fine Margins – Delivering financial sustainability in UK construction”

18 December, 2019

North East Director Catriona Lingwood appointed as CERP chair

In November 2019 Catriona Lingwood took on the role of chair of the Constructing Excellence Regional Partnership.  Catriona heads up Constructing Excellence North East and has been a real driving force for the Constructing Excellence movement and a key driver behind the Constructing Excellence awards.  Since 2001 Catriona has been leading Constructing Excellence North East, … Continue reading “North East Director Catriona Lingwood appointed as CERP chair”

10 December, 2019

Global Infrastructure Survey – Pinsent Masons

Please support our members Pinsent Masons in their survey on digital transformation in infrastructure: You may be aware that we at Pinsent Masons have launched our inaugural global infrastructure survey. Given our work across the infrastructure sector globally, and as Who’s Who Legal leading global law firm in construction, we are asking professionals across the … Continue reading “Global Infrastructure Survey – Pinsent Masons”

25 November, 2019

Case Study: Project Integrator Kier embraces DfMA and digital at the £253m new build Wellingborough prison

Overview   On 17th May 2019 Kier commenced work on site at the new build resettlement prison in Wellingborough, after being awarded the £253m contract by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The project is the first in a series of schemes to be undertaken as part of the MoJ’s wider Change, Strategy and Planning (CSP) Directorate … Continue reading “Case Study: Project Integrator Kier embraces DfMA and digital at the £253m new build Wellingborough prison”