Dr Paul Toyne has given an end of year report on construction’s progress in lowering carbon emissions to Infrastructure Intelligence. As well as being the Director of Sustainability for Balfour Beatty, Paul is the Chair of the Constructing Excellence Sustainability Theme Group. The full article can be read here
Annual Convention On Friday 14th November, ahead of the Constructing Excellence National Awards 2014, G4C curated this year’s Constructing Excellence Annual Convention focussing on the image of the industry and the digitisation of construction. The Annual Convention brings together all parts of the movement, including national, club, regional and G4C members. As well as representatives … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence Annual Convention and National Awards 2014”
The Midlands Construction Summit held on 27 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham was declared a great success, seeing over 300 innovators, leaders, supply chain specialists and high level individuals, all operating in the various key construction sectors, gathering together to discuss the Construction 2025 Industrial Strategy. The event was run … Continue reading “Midlands Construction Summit”
The Construction Clients’ Group have posted a comprehensive update on the upcoming changes to the CDM Regulations here.
The 2014-15 Constructing Excellence Annual Report is now available to download.
Construction KPIs find industry profitability at 15-year low. Construction margins have plummeted to their lowest level for 15 years, according to research released today (13 November) by industry analysts Glenigan. The 2014 UK Construction Key Performance Indicators Annual Report found industry profitability has dropped to 2.1% – the lowest level since the Construction KPIs were … Continue reading “New Construction KPI Data Released”
Glenigan re-launches construction KPIs report with Department for Business Innovation & Skills Construction intelligence providers Glenigan continues its commitment to track improvements across the industry by re-launching its UK Construction Key Performance Indicators Annual Report. The report, prepared in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and endorsed by the Department of Business Innovation … Continue reading “Glenigan relaunches construction KPIs report”
Constructing Excellence will hold its eighth series of Awards in 2014. Since the inaugural series of Awards in 2007, the Constructing Excellence Awards have become one of the leading built environment awards in the UK. Our Awards are unique both in terms of coverage and format. The Awards have now grown to include regional awards … Continue reading “The Constructing Excellence National Awards 2014”
It is with disappointment that we greet the news that Site Waste Management Plan legislation is due to be scrapped as part of Government’s Red Tape Challenge. According to figures from the Constructing Excellence KPIs, construction waste has been cut by a third since the legislation came into place in 2008. Although a number of … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence position on Site Waste Management Plans”
