31 October, 2023
Press Release
3 May, 2022
CIH: Product Platform Rulebook publication marks new era of collaboration and innovation
The Construction Innovation Hub has today published the beta Product Platform Rulebook for consultation. Developed with the Hub’s industry partners, the Rulebook addresses the Government’s ambitions – set out in the Construction Playbook and TIP Roadmap – to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to deliver our future schools, hospitals and homes – … Continue reading “CIH: Product Platform Rulebook publication marks new era of collaboration and innovation”
10 February, 2022
Key Points from the Levelling Up White Paper
On 2nd February, the Levelling Up White Paper was unveiled by Michael Gove the Levelling Up Secretary. This document aims to deliver a plan to transform the UK by opening up new opportunities to bring prosperity to all parts of it. You can read the White Paper in full here, and an executive summary … Continue reading “Key Points from the Levelling Up White Paper”
7 December, 2021
Costs of MMC Set To Drop by a Third, Finds New Report
Costs associated with modern methods of construction (MMC) could fall by a third as demand in the sector grows, reveals a new report published today by Constructing Excellence at its annual conference. (See link below to access the report) Part of the BRE Group, Constructing Excellence is a leading not-for-profit membership organisation driving change in … Continue reading “Costs of MMC Set To Drop by a Third, Finds New Report”
8 July, 2019
Rethink procurement to improve performance
Procurement may not be a glamorous topic – but rethinking our delivery models is key to transforming the performance of the industry, writes Head of Construction Manager, Alison Nicholl in the July edition of Construction Manager. With so many factors aligning to drive positive change in the sector, we have to grasp this opportunity to … Continue reading “Rethink procurement to improve performance”
18 June, 2019
Generation4Tech: Bright young minds of construction explore how to make sector smarter, more efficient
The construction sector’s brightest young minds gather today in Leeds to explore how their generation is embracing new technologies to make the construction industry better, faster and stronger. This year’s Generation for Change (G4C) conference, themed Generation4Tech, is being delivered in partnership with the recently launched Construction Innovation Hub, which brings together the world-class construction sector expertise of … Continue reading “Generation4Tech: Bright young minds of construction explore how to make sector smarter, more efficient”
4 December, 2018
Constructing Excellence supported research shows high CO2 concentrations in offices are decreasing people’s cognitive capability.
Office temperature and humidity levels are also key factors that undermine people’s productivity and wellbeing. We all instinctively know that poor office conditions lead to dissatisfied, unproductive and unwell building occupants. However, until now the relationship between indoor environmental conditions and productivity has been largely studied in the laboratory. The research: Whole Life Performance Plus … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence supported research shows high CO2 concentrations in offices are decreasing people’s cognitive capability.”
22 March, 2018
Organisational Resilience – Are we built on a house of cards?
IN WAKE OF CARILLION COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE PUBLISHED REPORT REVEALS ALMOST HALF (43%) OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS PRIORITISE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL GOALS OVER ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE The organisational resilience of the UK construction industry: Are we built on a house of cards? report reveals the key obstacles to embrace organisational resilience, identified among the 100 senior business managers … Continue reading “Organisational Resilience – Are we built on a house of cards?”
