CE Procurement Group- April
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Online
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group, chaired by Rebecca Rees, brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement.
Join us on Wednesday 22nd April for another interesting session on The Economics of Social Value – Who Pays? We will hear from speakers Lucy Howard, Turners & Townsend, and Ellie Jenkins, Akerlof.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Embedding Digital Group- May
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:30
Join the CE Embedding Digital Group on Monday 11th May for an insightful session where we will hear from Nigel Stroud, Principal Digital Asset Data Lead at Heathrow.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Research perspectives on Safety Culture
2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:30
Research perspectives on Safety Culture
Working in collaboration with ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management), Constructing Excellence will provide a valuable forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas between academic researchers and industry practitioners.
Join us for the first session on the research around Safety Culture led by Dr Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Senior Lecturer in Construction Management, Birmingham City University (staff profile: Dr Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo), which will take place on Thursday 28th May.
Overview
The missing voices in safety
During the call Dr Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo will explore how safety in construction is often framed through standardized policies that overlook the realities of smaller firms, even though they make up a significant part of the industry. Drawing on his previous work, Dr Aboagye-Nimo will argue that while we claim to collaborate across the sector, the real question is whether we collaborate on all safety issues. By excluding the voices and practices of small firms, we risk creating frameworks that are incomplete and less effective. True improvement in safety requires inclusive collaboration that embraces the ambiguities and lived experiences of every part of the industry, not just the largest players.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group- June
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:30
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group, chaired by Rebecca Rees, brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement.
Rebecca is a partner and Head of Public Procurement at the international law firm, Trowers & Hamlins, and is a leading national expert in public procurement law, consistently ranked as among the world’s leading government contracts lawyers.
Outcomes-based contracting (OBC) links payment to the achievement of defined, measurable results rather than prescribed activities or inputs. Commissioners specify desired outcomes, while providers retain flexibility to design delivery approaches, encouraging innovation and efficiency. The model promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, but relies on clear metrics, strong data, and balanced risk-sharing.
During this session we will be joined by Huda As’ad, MD at Accenture who has long championed the approach and Paul Sexton, Enterprise MD at Scottish Water to provide their perspectives. Join us on Thursday 11th June for what promises to be an insightful session.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Constructing Excellence Major Projects Group - Skills
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:30
***This event is invite only***
The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group brings together industry members to drill into the challenges and opportunities of major projects to facilitate productivity improvements and build on their potential to act as live learning environments.
This session will be focussing on the all-important skills challenge with input from major project clients, including National Grid and Anglian Water.
Join us on Thursday 18th June, for a session with the new group chair, Malcolm Lewis, Cost and Commercial Director, Great Grid Partnership, National Grid. More information to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.
***This event is invite only***

Performance Measurement Group- June
2026-06-25 09:30 - 11:00
Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Thursday 25th June for a productive online discussion focussed on performance measurement across the construction industry. Further details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Embedding Digital Group - AI & Ethics
2026-07-13 15:00 - 16:30
AI & Ethics
Join the CE Embedding Digital Group on Monday 13th July for an insightful session on AI & Ethics, part of our AI Programme.

Overview

During the call Misbah Rafique Researcher at the University of Hull will share her research and insights into ethical considerations of the adoption of AI.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Academic perspectives on AI in collaboration with ARCOM
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:30
Academic perspectives on AI
Working in collaboration with ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management), Constructing Excellence will provide a valuable forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas between academic researchers and industry practitioners.
Join us on Friday 21st August for an insightful session on the Academic perspectives on AI, as part of our AI Programme.
Overview
During the call Dr Dimos Kifokeris based at Chalmers University in Sweden with a keen understanding of AI in construction, offering valuable insights into the intersection of theory and practice.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group- September
2026-09-10 14:00 - 15:30
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group, chaired by Rebecca Rees, brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement.
Rebecca is a partner and Head of Public Procurement at the international law firm, Trowers & Hamlins, and is a leading national expert in public procurement law, consistently ranked as among the world’s leading government contracts lawyers.
Join us on Thursday 10th September for another interesting session, more details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Constructing Excellence Major Projects Group- September
2026-09-14 14:00 - 15:30
***This event is invite only***
The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group brings together industry members to drill into the challenges and opportunities of major projects to facilitate productivity improvements and build on their potential to act as live learning environments.
Join us on Monday 14th September, for a session with the group chair, Malcolm Lewis, Cost and Commercial Director, Great Grid Partnership, National Grid. More information to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.
***This event is invite only***

Embedding Digital Group- October
2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:30
Join the CE Embedding Digital Group on Thursday 1st October for an insightful session delving into digital strategies and techniques in construction. More information to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Performance Measurement Group- October
2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:30
Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 13th October for a productive online discussion focussed on performance measurement across the construction industry. Further details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group- November
2026-11-11 14:00 - 15:30
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group, chaired by Rebecca Rees, brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement.
Rebecca is a partner and Head of Public Procurement at the international law firm, Trowers & Hamlins, and is a leading national expert in public procurement law, consistently ranked as among the world’s leading government contracts lawyers.
Join us on Wednesday 11th November for another interesting session, more details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Embedding Digital Group- December
2026-12-03 10:00 - 11:30
Join the CE Embedding Digital Group on Thursday 3rd December for an insightful session delving into digital strategies and techniques in construction. More information to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Performance Measurement Group- December
2026-12-08 10:00 - 11:30
Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 8th December for a productive online discussion focussed on performance measurement across the construction industry. Further details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Constructing Excellence Major Projects Group- December
2026-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
***This event is invite only***
The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group brings together industry members to drill into the challenges and opportunities of major projects to facilitate productivity improvements and build on their potential to act as live learning environments.
Join us on Monday 14th December, for a session with the group chair, Malcolm Lewis, Cost and Commercial Director, Great Grid Partnership, National Grid. More information to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.
***This event is invite only***
