The closing date for IDBE – the University of Cambridge, part-time masters programme for built environment professionals – is 31st July. If you, or anyone you know, is thinking of applying or you would like to recommend the IDBE programme to friends or colleagues, now is a good time to do so! Unfortunately we are … Continue reading “IDBE Masters Programme closing date”
Purpose of the Survey As the UK economy continues to strengthen, so too does the expectation for construction output. There are extensive opportunities for the UK construction and engineering sectors as a result of significant investment in new and existing infrastructure through to 2025 and beyond. Government efforts have also helped to boost private finance … Continue reading “Barriers to Performance in the Construction Industry Survey”
Last night saw an outstanding turnout to the Constructing Excellence in London and South East Awards 2015. Over 540 construction industry professionals attended the awards ceremony which has increased in size by 20% year on year since 2011. These awards ‘recognise the best and inspire the rest’ in our industry, celebrating outstanding performance in the … Continue reading “CE London and South East Awards 2015 Winners announced”
SRA Architects’ Öppen project for the Royal United Hospital in Bath is now complete, and on 12 June 2015 it won Constructing Excellence South West awards for Value and Innovation. The Information Management and Technology building was built using pioneering technology designed by SRA Architects’. The building was constructed using flat pack components that were … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence Innovation in Practice project ‘SRA Architects Öppen (Royal United Hospital, Bath) Project’ wins the CESW awards for Value and Innovation”
On Friday 12th June, around 450 guests attended the CEW 2015 Awards held at the Celtic Manor Resort, hosted by Jason Mohammed. Once again it was an outstanding celebration of all that is great about Welsh construction and particularly best practice. A list of the winners of the CEW 2015 Awards, and the rest of … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2015”
Many congratulations to friends of Constructing Excellence including Geoff French, Andy Mitchell, Judy Lowe and Emer Monaghan for their recognition in the latest Honours’ List. The full list is available here.
Don Ward writes: “Constructing Excellence is deeply saddened to hear the news of David Bucknall’s death when out cycling over the weekend. As I frequently told people, David was a legend of our industry, and one of the most vocal and committed champions of collaborative working that the sector has had. He will be sorely … Continue reading “David Bucknall OBE”
Innovate UK is launching the Design for Future Climate report The Built Environment team at Innovate UK will be launching the eagerly awaited legacy report from Design for Future Climate on 2nd June 2015. The report examines the drivers and business case for adapting buildings to improve their resilience to climate change. Report launch at Vision … Continue reading “Launching the Design for Future Climate report on 2 June 2015”
UK Modern Slavery Act and Worker Welfare The Institute for Human Rights and Business, CH2M Hill and the UK Dept for Business / UK Foreign Office are organising a roundtable event for the international engineering and construction industry. The roundtable will include a briefing on the new UK Modern Slavery Act and a general discussion … Continue reading “Briefing and Roundtable Discussion for the International Engineering / Construction Industry”
RunwayUk’s next next event is Runways UK 2015, being held on 6-7 July at Grange Hotel Tower Bridge, 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP. Please click HERE to view their programme. Registration for Runways 2015 is open. The programme is designed to work as a two-day narrative, but both days work as independent activities. You … Continue reading “Runways 2015 Programme”
