Constructing Excellence

Humans & AI
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us on Friday 26th June for an insightful session on Humans & AI, part of our AI Programme, where we’ll explore the evolving relationship between people and artificial intelligence and its impact on how we work and live.

Overview

During the call Dr Meghan Davies of Cammina will share her research and expertise on the interface between humans and artificial intelligence.

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

CE AI & Risk
2026-07-07 10:00 - 14:00 | London TBC
Join us on Tuesday 7th July for an insightful session on AI & Risk, part of our AI Programme. Limited spaces available.

Overview

Risk specialist Eloise Francis from Rose James Associates will facilitate a face to face workshop on how organisations can manage and mitigate risks associated with AI.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards 2026
2026-07-09 19:00 - 2026-07-10 00:00
When and Where
Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Location: Hilton Bankside Hotel, London
Time: 7pm drinks reception, 12.00am Carriages
Cost
Individual tickets- £300+VAT
Table of 10- £3,000+VAT
Table of 12- £3,600+VAT
The Constructing Excellence Awards are a flagship event in our calendar, celebrating the very best of the construction industry across the CE movement. We’re delighted to be hosting the Constructing Excellence London and the South East Awards for 2026, showcasing excellence in innovation, health and safety, sustainability, collaborative working, and so much more, highlighting projects and teams that set the benchmark for best practice.
We are delighted to offer sponsorship packages for organisations looking to showcase their brand and support excellence in the industry. To find out more, please contact Antoinette or Leanne.
To book your place, a booking form will need to be completed and returned to Leanne Conaway.

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.

CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

The Construction Clients Leadership Group (CCLG) is the trusted voice of construction clients—championing best practice, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional value. With membership accessible to organisations of every size, CCLG empowers clients to shape the future of the built environment.
Join us on Thursday 16 July, for the CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum. Further information to follow.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

CE Health & Safety Culture
2026-07-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
CE Health & Safety Culture
Health, safety and wellbeing – and the culture that underpins them – sit at the heart of the construction industry’s agenda. The safety and wellbeing of those who design, build, maintain and ultimately occupy our built environment cannot be compromised, now or in the future.
These challenges cannot be addressed through compliance and systems alone. They demand a different cultural approach to safety.
Constructing Excellence will explore this cultural shift throughout 2026, bringing together industry leaders, practitioners and researchers to examine what good safety culture looks like in practice and how it can be embedded across organisations and project teams. This programme will be launched with a session led by Peter McGettrick, Chair of the British Safety Council, setting the tone for an open, progressive and learning‑focused conversation.
On 28 May we explored the academic research that sits behind culture in the construction industry with ARCOM (The Association of Research in Construction Management) led by Dr Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Birmingham City University.
In 2026 we are introducing a Building Safety Award sponsored by AtkinsRealis. This award recognises achievements in advancing Building Safety through industry initiatives, project delivery, process improvement, or exemplary leadership behaviours. It may be awarded to consultants, contractors, clients, industry bodies or whole project teams.
Join us on Friday 17th July for a session that promises to be both insightful and valuable.
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 North Conference - The North Blueprint: Delivering Action Together
2026-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Aspire, Leeds, United Kingdom
Constructing Excellence North Conference 2026

The North Blueprint: Delivering Action Together

Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber, North East and North West are bringing together leaders from across the built environment for a collaborative conference focused on the future of the North of England.
Taking place on Thursday 17 September 2026 at Aspire, Leeds, this one-day event will explore the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping the region, with practical discussion and insight from across the industry.
The conference will bring together clients, contractors, consultants, SMEs, innovators and industry leaders to share knowledge, build connections and promote collaboration across the North.

What to Expect

The future of procurement and public sector delivery
Retrofit, decarbonisation and Net Zero
Major projects and infrastructure across the North
Supply chain collaboration and partnership working
Interactive workshops and practical discussion
Innovation and best practice showcases

Designed For

Public sector organisations
Contractors and consultants
SMEs and supply chain partners
Developers and infrastructure teams
Industry professionals and innovators

Our established background in sharing best practice demonstrates that improvement comes about through sharing and collaborating to drive meaningful and lasting change. We want the delegates to come away inspired about how they can build on the insight from the day and make meaningful changes in their own organisations, projects and roles.

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CCLG Client Forum
2026-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

The Construction Clients Leadership Group (CCLG) is the trusted voice of construction clients—championing best practice, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional value. With membership accessible to organisations of every size, CCLG empowers clients to shape the future of the built environment.
Join us on Thursday 17th September, for the CCLG Client Forum where we will discuss topics affecting construction clients right now.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

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.

Climate Action Group- September
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Construction and the built environment have a huge role to play in tackling the climate crisis and delivering high quality sustainable buildings and infrastructure. It is a key concern for all built environment stakeholders and influences decision-making in all areas of the asset life cycle from design, procurement, construction and operation.
Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action group for their next meeting on Wednesday 24th September, more information to follow shortly.
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.

CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum
2026-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

The Construction Clients Leadership Group (CCLG) is the trusted voice of construction clients—championing best practice, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional value. With membership accessible to organisations of every size, CCLG empowers clients to shape the future of the built environment.
Join us on Thursday 15th October, for the CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum. Further information to follow.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

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.

Climate Action Group- November
2026-11-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Construction and the built environment have a huge role to play in tackling the climate crisis and delivering high quality sustainable buildings and infrastructure. It is a key concern for all built environment stakeholders and influences decision-making in all areas of the asset life cycle from design, procurement, construction and operation.
Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action group for their next meeting on Wednesday 25th November, more information 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.

CCLG Client Forum
2026-12-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

The Construction Clients Leadership Group (CCLG) is the trusted voice of construction clients—championing best practice, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional value. With membership accessible to organisations of every size, CCLG empowers clients to shape the future of the built environment.
Join us on Thursday 10th December, for the CCLG Client Forum where we will discuss topics affecting construction clients right now.
This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

***This event is for Clients only- get in touch to find out more***

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***
