CE Visit to Royal Surrey County Hospital
2025-06-25 13:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Join the Offsite Manufacturing & Technology group for a visit to Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust’s Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC) at Royal Surrey County Hospital.

This project is being delivered by MTX, using modern methods of construction, and aims to increase surgical capacity, improve patient care, reduce workflow inefficiencies and help reduce waiting lists, while enabling the use of emerging technological innovations in both robotic and non-robotic surgery. Find out more.
On Wednesday 25th June, the Offsite Manufacturing & Technology group will be hosting a site visit to explore the modern methods of construction being employed on the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre project, due for completion June 2026. Sign up now to reserve your space.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group- PAS 8700:2025
2025-07-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Join the Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group on 8th July for a session about BSI’s newly published PAS 8700:2025 Modern methods of construction for new build residential properties – Specification. The group will hear more about this PAS from Dan Rossiter, BSI, and Gaynor Tenant, Offsite Alliance, who led the committee.
PAS 8700:2025 has been developed to set out the process for the effective deployment of modern methods of construction (MMC) in residential development to improve stakeholder understanding and realize the benefits of MMC. The aim is to support the procurement, design, manufacture, construction and use of safe, resilient and repairable residential buildings that use MMC.
Find out more about PAS 8700:2025.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Digital by Default- BuildAudIt: Making Every Building Audit Smarter
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join the CE Digital By Default group on Thursday 10th July for a session on the BuildAudIt Platform. The group will explore how this Innovate UK funded project can make the building audit process smarter.
BuildAudIt was a 12 month Innovate UK funded project (under their BridgeAI funding scheme), involving a consortium including BRE, Enable My Team, UNIT9 Apps, Reusefully and Imperial College. The consortium brought together knowledge and expertise in Pre-retrofit & Pre-demolition audits (PRA / PDA), building data collation/analysis and the use of AI including Large Language Models, natural language processing & visual data recognition.
The project has developed a ‘proof-of-concept’ version of an AI-enabled platform for accurate, cost-effective PDA/PRA’s of existing buildings. However, we realise that these tools could be applied to a range of surveys / audits of existing building stock, including sustainability, fire risk, condition surveys, due diligence among other. BRE are now exploring exploitation / commercialisation of project outcomes.
Find out more.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Performance Measurement Group – September
2025-09-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
The Performance Measurement group will be meeting to continue exploring different measures and tools available and how they can be used/ what they’re good for. We will be joined by Group Chair Simon Cross, Director at Mott MacDonald.

Join us on Thursday 4th September for a productive online discussion. Further details to follow shortly.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group meeting - September
2025-09-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement. Join us for the next session at 11am on 15th September.
Following our recent consultation submission, the group will present a summary during the meeting, which will be followed by a discussion on how we can promote fair payment practices and better support SMEs through our organisational strategies and procurement processes.

This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group- NHP Industrialised Construction Update
2025-11-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Chaired by Alex Small of Tata Steel, this group is looking at how we can best leverage the knowledge that sits throughout the supply chain and the manufacturing base to add more value to projects and programmes.
Join us for the next session online on Monday 11th November, 2:30pm- 4pm, where we’ll be hearing from Emily King, Doug Baldock and Abbie Romano, NHP, on the New Hospital Programme’s approach to industrialised construction.

This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group meeting - November
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group 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.

More details on this session will follow shortly…

This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Major Projects Group- December
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
***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 1st December, for a session with the Major Projects group. 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
2025-12-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
The Performance Measurement group will be meeting to continue exploring different measures and tools available and how they can be used/ what they’re good for. We will be joined by Group Chair Simon Cross, Director at Mott MacDonald.

Join us on Tuesday 2nd December where we will be joined by Melanie Womack, Lead Market Health Analyst from the Cabinet Office to inform how the market health team support government departments, executive agencies and arms length bodies in market management. Melanie is also researching productivity levels within the UK construction market. She will present to the group about aims, activity to date and an emerging barrier regarding standard metrics which the Performance Measurement Group is well versed in. Melanie would welcome members views and there will be time for discussion and input.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Performance Measurement Group- February
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 3rd February 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- February
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Contact us to register your attendance.
Join the CE Embedding Digital Group on Thursday 26th February 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- April
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 7th April 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.

Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group- April
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Chaired by Alex Small of Tata Steel, this group is looking at how we can best leverage the knowledge that sits throughout the supply chain and the manufacturing base to add more value to projects and programmes.
Join us for the next session, on Friday 17th April, where we will hear from speakers; Ron Lang (Atkins Realis), Mike Pitts (Innovate UK – UKRI) and Keith Waller (High Value Manufacturing Catapult – HVM Catapult). They will share their plans for the Mission Accelerator Programme, recently launched under the UK Research and Innovation Mission Accelerator Programme: Industrialising & Digitalising Construction.
This programme seeks to establish a digital marketplace to support the large‑scale development and deployment of industrialised building components and processes. It will include a collaborative platform where construction, manufacturing, technology companies, and suppliers can jointly create, refine, and configure standardised digital designs for both buildings and infrastructure. The aim is to reduce errors, cut waste, and accelerate the delivery of major projects.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

CE Procurement Group- April
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | 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.
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 | Online
***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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | 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.
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.
During the call, John Simons, Group Procurement Director at SCAPE will share insight into trials SCAPE have carried out on how different AI-based procurement solutions can be used to support high quality and compliant procurement.
Lucy Howard, Major Bids Lead at Turner & Townsend will provide a bidders perspective on the use of AI and its opportunities and limitations.
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 | Online
***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***

CE Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group - DfE's approach to Industrialised Construction
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Chaired by Alex Small of Tata Steel, this group is looking at how we can best leverage the knowledge that sits throughout the supply chain and the manufacturing base to add more value to projects and programmes.
Constructing Excellence is delighted to welcome Sarah Laing-Gibbens, Head of Construction Procurement at the Department for Education, for a 90-minute online session with the Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group.
Sarah will provide insights into the Department for Education’s approach to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and industrialised construction, exploring how these principles are being embedded within the DfE’s new construction framework. The session will examine the role of standardisation, platform approaches, and modern methods of construction in driving greater efficiency, quality, sustainability, and value across the education estate.
This interactive session offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from one of the sector’s leading clients, understand the ambitions behind the new framework, and discuss the future of industrialised construction with peers from across the industry.
Join us on Tuesday 22nd September for what promises to be an informative and engaging discussion
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Embedding Digital Group- October
2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
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 | Online
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 | 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.
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 | Online
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 | Online
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 | Online
***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***
