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SUMMARY:6th APRES Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Aimed primarily at clients\, developers\, architects\, construction\, sustainability and procurement professionals\, contractors\, suppliers and manufacturers\, the 6th APRES conference will provide a strategic overview of responsible and ethical resourcing\, details of the latest tools and guidelines as well as insights into the latest research. This highly interactive conference will seek to gain practical insights from delegates into the opportunities and barriers for increased responsible and ethical sourcing. \nThere are a limited number of free places for Constructing Excellence members – contact helpdesk@constructingexcellence.org.uk to secure your free place.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/6th-apres-annual-conference/
LOCATION:11 Cavendish Square\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161123T160000
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SUMMARY:Constructing Excellence 2016 Annual Conference - ‘On your marks\, set\, build’
DESCRIPTION:Details :\nThe 2016 Constructing Excellence Annual Conference is organised by G4C with Burges Salmon confirmed as headline sponsor. This year’s conference\, dubbed ‘On your marks\, set\, build’\, will explore the synergies that construction has with sport\, the surprising parallels our industries share\, and the importance of construction within sport. \nData\, leadership\, diversity\, outcomes and productivity are crucial drivers in both industries.  So what can we learn from one another\, how can we challenge ourselves to think outside the box\, and how do we best grasp these opportunities? \nJoin us for what is sure to be an engaging and energising event\, as we aim to showcase the best sporting ingenuity and innovative thinking\, as well as how it could be applied within your organisation. \nTogether we can take another step closer to excellence within the built environment and another step closer to becoming the industry of choice. \nClick here for further information on sponsorship opportunities \nEvent programme\n\n\n\nRegistration & Networking\n\n\nIntroduction\, Julia Lydall and Robin Lapish\, co-Chairs\, G4C\n\n\nWelcome\, Murray Rowden\, Chair\, Constructing Excellence\n\n\nLeadership & Resilience \nDr David Fletcher & Prof Jacqueline Glass\, Loughborough University\n\n\nThe importance of culture in implementing change \nShaun McCarthy\, OBE\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\nEmbracing data for a competitive edge \nChris Gage\, Digital Lead – Industrial Products\, Global Business Services IBM\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\nTeamwork \nMarcus Harling\, Burges Salmon\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\nKeynote \nDr Peter Bonfield OBE\, BRE Group\n\n\nClosing remarks\, Julia Lydall and Robin Lapish\, co-Chairs\, G4C\n\n\nClose\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information: \nLeadership & Resilience \nDr. David Fletcher – a Senior Lecturer in Performance Psychology and Management at Loughborough University \nProfessor Jacqueline Glass MCIOB is Associate Dean for Enterprise in the School of Civil and Building Engineering \nSports performance expert Dr David Fletcher from Loughborough University believes that sport offers a powerful metaphor for us to learn more about our leadership and resilience\, and will offer some fascinating insights from his outstanding research experience. David will be joined by his colleague Prof Jacqui Glass\, who will reflect on what this might mean for our industry today and in the future \nThe importance of culture in implementing change \nShaun McCarthy OBE – Chair supply chain sustainability school\, previouslythe Chair for the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 and was awarded an OBE for services to sustainability and the London Olympics \nShaun McCarthy will share his experience from London 2012 and work with organisations such as FIFA\, the IOC and Adidas will discuss the cultural change required to embed a different way of thinking and a different way of doing things\, and how sporting organisations are embracing sustainability \nEmbracing data for a competitive edge \nChris Gage – IBM – Digital Lead – Industrial Products\, Global Business Services \nAt IBM Watson IoT\, data analytics are helping sporting organisations better understand their performance\, understand their weaknesses\, and build not only marginal gains but creating a competitive edge driving excellence in what they do. \nChris will show us the benefits sport is finding through understanding their data\, and utilising their data challenging our industry to do more with ours. \nTeamwork \nMarcus Harling – Partner Burges Salmon + sporting individual \nMarcus will discuss what we can learn from mentalities in sporting teams and how this can be adopted in construction alliances \nKeynote speaker \nDr Peter Bonfield\, OBE FREng\, Chief Executive of the BRE Group. \nDr Peter Bonfield joined BRE as a research scientist in 1992. He progressed through the organisation to become Chief Executive Officer of the BRE Group of companies in January 2012. \nPeter is passionate about the role that building science can play in finding solutions to the challenges that the built environment faces in delivering buildings\, homes and communities that work for people\, the environment and the economy. \nFrom 2006 until 2012 he was on part-time secondment to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)\, where he co-created the sustainable development strategy and took the lead on the sustainable procurement of construction products. \nIn 2013 former Environment Secretary Owen Paterson asked him to chair Grown in Britain\, an initiative aimed at creating a sustainable future for UK woodlands and forests. In 2014 Paterson appointed him to lead a government-wide drive to improve public procurement of food. Bonfield’s recommendations to Government were published in July 2014. \nIn August 2015\, the Secretaries of State for the Department of Energy & Climate Change (now BEIS) and Department for Communities and Local Government appointed Peter to lead a Review of Consumer Protection\, Advice\, Standards and Enforcement for UK Housing Energy Efficiency. The report will be published soon. \nPeter was appointed as a Non-Executive member of the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs board in December 2015. \nSponsorship\nThis year we are offering an opportunity to position your brand alongside that of Constructing Excellence through sponsorship of the annual conference.  There are a variety of sponsorship packages available here.  For further details on these opportunities please contact conferences@bre.co.uk. \nSocial Media\nTo engage with the event on social media both during the build-up and on the day itself\, please use the hashtag #CE2016. \nBook now\nPlaces at this event will be limited – to ensure you are notified when bookings open for the conference\, please:\nFull Details/Book Now! \nThe following free or discounted places are available (subject to availability). For your discount code please email conferences@bre.co.uk \n\nFull price – £195\nConstructing Excellence National members – 2 free places then 50% off further tickets\nConstructing Excellence Regions  – 1 free place then 50% off further tickets\nConstructing Excellence Clubs – 1 free place then 50% off further tickets\nG4C committee members – free places\nG4C members – 50% off
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/constructing-excellence-2016-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Lord’s Cricket Ground\, Lord's Cricket Ground Saint John's Wood Road\, London\, NW8 8QN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161116T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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SUMMARY:New Business Models in Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Constructing Excellence Asset Management Theme Group will be on the subject of New Business Models in Asset Management including speakers from: \n\nSynaps LLP on “Innovative financing models for built assets”\nBRE on  “Delivering product as a service”\nPaul Burnett Asset-Plus on  “Why you should pay for the energy you don’t use – new disruptive energy models”\nWhole Life Performance Plus (WLP+) Innovate UK project update\n\nThis meeting is open to all Constructing Excellence members.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/asset-management-theme-group-2/
LOCATION:King’s College London\, Waterloo Campus\, Room 1.14\, Franklin Wilkins Building\,  150 Stamford Street\, London\, SE1 9NN
CATEGORIES:Asset Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161104T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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SUMMARY:Constructing Excellence National 2016 Awards
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday 4th November 2016\nTime: 7.00pm drinks reception\, 7.30pm Start\, 12.00am Carriages  \nVenue: Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel\, London\nCost: £185+VAT individual / £1110.00+VAT Table of 6 (tables of 12 can be requested) \nConstructing Excellence in the North East are delighted to be supporting our National office for a fifth consecutive year preparing the Constructing Excellence National Awards. Now in their tenth year\, these prestigious Awards seen as one of the highlights of the industry’s calendar will be attended by over 450 built environment professionals from across the UK. \nThese awards are part of a national programme of nine regional awards covering England and Wales. The 2016 winners at regional level go forward to the National final to be recognised as the CE champions of excellence for the year from categories such as Integration & Collaborative working\, Sustainability\, Young Achiever (G4C) and Health & Safety. \nFollowing the Awards\, those winners are invited to a special reception in the Houses of Parliament to showcase their achievement and to represent the best of our sector to MPs\, members of the House of Lords\, and movers and shakers in our industry. \nThis event is a great opportunity for companies that wish to be seen as proactively supporting and leading innovation within the Built Environment and information on sponsorship can be requested from Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) or on the National website. \nTo book your tickets please contact Leanne McAngus on 0191 5007880 or leanne@cene.org.uk. (This year tickets will be sent electronically to ensure you/yours guests receive those prior to the Awards dinner.) \nThe shortlist will be available to view shortly. \nThere are also discounted rates available within hotels surrounding the London Marriott Grosvenor Square and including the Marriott\, which can be found on the CENE/National website. The document includes information on how to book.  
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/constructing-excellence-national-2016-awards/
LOCATION:London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square\, Grosvenor Square\, London\, W1K 6JP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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SUMMARY:Resilience16
DESCRIPTION:This interactive conference will explore the themes and topics\, covered in the forthcoming Property Flood Resilience Roundtable report\, commissioned by Defra and provide delegates with the chance to discuss the recommendations in a workshop facilitated by C4R. The programme will be divided into 3 sessions based on the report Task Groups: \n\nFunding & Insurance\nStandards & skills\nKnowledge and behaviour change\n\n10 free places are available for Constructing Excellence Members with a 20% discount for subsequent places.  Email helpdesk@constructingexcellence.org.uk to secure your member place. \nMore information is available from www.resilience16.com \n 
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/resilience16/
LOCATION:BRE\, Bucknalls Lane\, Watford \, WD25 9NH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160805T133851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T133851Z
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SUMMARY:LCI- UK Training Day & Summit 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Lean Construction Institute’s Training Day and Summit takes place on 26-27th October at Birmingham Metropolitan College. For more detail please visit their website.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/lci-uk-training-day-summit-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161012T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160125T111702Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Excellence Members' Forum and BRE Uncovered
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite you to our new home at BRE for our first Members’ Forum since the merger. The morning session will give us an opportunity to update you on all the exciting developments as well as giving you the chance to give your input into shaping the phase of our movement\, creating a stronger and more influential organisation which leads the drive to improve our industry. \nIn the afternoon we are particularly pleased that BRE has scheduled its annual VIP showcase event\, BRE Uncovered 2016\, to coincide with the member forum giving you a unique opportunity to experience the world class facilities in our new home first hand. \nThrough its 90+ year history\, BRE’s science-based research has led to the development of the products\, tools and standards used internationally to deliver a better built environment. Our unique full scale test facilities\, where this research is carried out\, are places that few have the chance to experience. \nWe invite you to join us and other leaders from some of the UK’s foremost built environment organisations for BRE Uncovered\, a special behind the scenes event that will demonstrate the diverse ways in which BRE works to ‘Build a better world together’ as well as meeting some of their people and experts. \nThe tour of BRE’s facilities\, led by some of their senior Directors\, scientists and experts will allow you to: \n\nfeel the heat from a demonstration fire in our Burn Hall\, part of Europe’s largest fire test labs\nlook down into the imposing BRE structures laboratory\, the facility which houses our full scale engineering tests\nexperience our wind tunnel\, key to developing a future resilient to climate change\nsavour the total silence in our vast anechoic test chamber\, possibly the UK’s quietest place\nhear about our expanding innovation parks\n\nand connect with friends\, peers and BRE experts over lunch and refreshments. \nBooking\nTo book your place please email colm.quinn@constructingexcellence.org.uk stating whether you will be staying on for BRE Uncovered
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/ce-members-forum-october-2016/
CATEGORIES:Members' Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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SUMMARY:Sustainability and Digital Construction Theme Groups Joint meeting
DESCRIPTION:The merger between BRE and CE offers us an opportunity to further strengthen the support we give to our members on sustainability and digital construction. This will provide opportunities to increase the diversity of participating companies and provide wider networking and collaborations. With this in mind\, this meeting on BIM and sustainability will be a combined meeting between the sustainability and digital construction theme groups. \nThis meeting will include: \n\nan introduction to BIM from Kim van Rooyen of our hosts Turner & Townsend\nJudit Kimpian at AHR on the CarbonBuzz project and BIM energy modelling\na look at integrating sustainability data in BIM software with Meike Borchers from WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff\nChris Broadbent and Guy Hammersley with an overview of the many ways BRE delivers sustainability and BIM\, and how they relate to each other\nan update from Antonio Pisano on Constructing Excellence’s Data workstream\, and the implication for sustainability\na discussion of the role of digital in delivering sustainability\n\nNational members of Constructing Excellence can attend by emailing colm.quinn@constructingexcellence.org.uk
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/sustainability-digital-construction-theme-groups-joint-meeting/
LOCATION:Turner and Townsend Office\, One New Change\, London\, EC4M 9AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160928T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160908T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T145841Z
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SUMMARY:Build4Quality
DESCRIPTION:Can quality\, sustainable homes deliver returns on investment in a way that meets consumer desires? \nThis conference will seek to define quality\, beyond what a recent Parliamentary committee called ‘zero-defects construction’\, and how that relates to sustainability. It will examine the market for quality homes\, revealing why major developers are investing in sustainability. It will explore how architects\, developers and contractors should design\, specify and deliver homes that meet customer expectations. \n10 free places are available for Constructing Excellence Members with a 20% discount for subsequent places.  Email helpdesk@constructingexcellence.org.uk to secure your member place. \nMore information is available from www.build4quality.com \n 
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/build4quality/
LOCATION:BRE\, Bucknalls Lane\, Watford \, WD25 9NH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="BRE Conferences":MAILTO:events@bre.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160928
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160414T084500Z
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SUMMARY:Midlands Construction Summit and Expo
DESCRIPTION:Returning for 2016\, the Midlands Construction Summit is to be held on the 27 September 2016 at the Ricoh Arena\, Coventry and for the first time the Summit will be held alongside the Midlands Construction Expo. \nThis year the Summit is to be based around three interlinked key themes:  Image\, Skills and Productivity. \nThe skills shortage in the construction sector has become a major issue which looks set to continue for some time to come. Industry leaders have begun to consider and debate the reasons behind this ongoing crisis. Three major and recurring themes are emerging – a negative industry perception which impedes on the recruitment of a skilled labour force and in turn\, reduces in productivity. \nA lack of training in the industry has been viewed as a major barrier in tackling productivity\, with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) claiming that one of the solutions to resolving the skills shortage is a long-term training programme designed to engage with students from an early age and highlight the breath of opportunities within the construction sector. \nAttracting more women into the industry is another area for focused engagement but a clear strategy needs to be developed to resolve issues that have been highlighted. UCATT reports that women make up only 11% of the construction workforce\, with just 1% of women onsite. Statistics also show that more than half (51%) of women in construction commented on a lack of promotion prospects; lower pay and feeling isolated in the workplace. \nGender is not the only image issue facing the industry\, as following mass redundancies in the recession; figures indicate that many are simply not willing to return to construction. \nThese three themes are all interlinked and have a domino effect. \nA poor image of the industry creates a skills shortage as the young and upcoming generation are seeking more appealing career prospects. This results in poor productivity as the industry lacks the workers and resources to keep up with demand. \nThe Midlands Construction Summit will explore how we can approach and potentially resolve these issues. \nTickets cost just £95 plus vat and include; entry into the Midlands Construction Summit\, entry into the Midlands Construction Expo\, parking\, lunch and refreshments throughout. \nFor more information\, or to book your place\, visit: www.midlandsconstructionsummit.co.uk
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/midlands-construction-summit-expo/
LOCATION:Ricoh Arena\, Phoenix Way\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE
CATEGORIES:Regions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160920T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T154500
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160701T112530Z
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SUMMARY:Construction Industry Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Construction Industry Summit is being put together by the industry for the industry\, working with government\, to ensure that it is fit for the future. \nFind out more on their website: http://www.constructionindustrysummit.com/
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/construction-industry-summit/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160915T150000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Working Champions meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/collaborative-working-champions-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Working Mentors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T130000
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SUMMARY:Procurement Theme Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/procurement-theme-group-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160908T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160224T104030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T091756Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Theme Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/nuclear-theme-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Nuclear
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160710T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160707T080350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160707T080504Z
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SUMMARY:CIOB Members Forum and Conference
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS THE CIOB MEMBERS’ FORUM?\n\n\n\nMembers’ Forum brings leading construction professionals together from across the globe to represent the interests of all members. \n\n\n\n\nThe five day event aims to provide delegates with a number of activities in order to develop strategy\, build working relationships and plan the future of the Institute. \n\n\n\n\nThe highlight of Members’ Forum is the celebration of the inauguration of the new President. \n\n\n\n\nThe inauguration will occur at a dinner open to all\, held this year in Grand Hyatt Hotel\, Hong Kong. Tickets are on sale now. \n\n\n\nFor more detail please visit the CIOB website here.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/ciob-members-forum-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Hotel\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160701T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160616T082746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T093257Z
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SUMMARY:Joint briefing on the Modern Slavery Act with the Institute for Human Rights and Business\, CIOB and BRE - 1st July 2016\, 9am-12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:      \n \n  \nThe UK Modern Slavery Act passed into law on 26th March 2015. The Act prompted those working in many industry sectors to re-evaluate their business models and working practices. Progressive companies understand that protecting rights not only protects their workforces but also protects their business. \nA number of engineering and construction businesses\, along with professional bodies and trade associations representing the sector have been at the forefront of efforts to understand\, educate and engage the wider industry with issues such as forced labour\, trafficking and the exploitation of casual and migrant workers \nThe Chartered Institute of Building\, The Building Research Establishment\, Constructing Excellence and the Institute for Human Rights and Business are co-hosting a roundtable event to provide an opportunity for representatives from the engineering / construction sector to discuss the challenges they face in promoting and safeguarding workers rights within the industry. \n\n\n\n9.00-9.30\nRegistration and Networking\n\n\n9.30\nDon Ward: Constructing Excellence – Introduction\n\n\n9.45\nModern Slavery Video – Stronger Together\n\n\n10.00\nNeill Wilkins: IHRB – Forced Labour\, Trafficking and the UK Modern Slavery Act\n\n\n10.15\nEddie Tuttle: CIOB – Slavery Report and Toolkit\n\n\n10.30\nCoffee\n\n\n10.50\nNigel McKay: BRE – Ethical Labour Standard\n\n\n11.05\nWilliam Rook: IHRB – Developments in the Gulf\n\n\n11.15\nGeneral Discussion – Facilitated by IHRB\n\n\n12.15\nDon Ward – Conclusions and next steps\n\n\n12.30\nClose\n\n\n\nThe roundtable is open to representatives from the engineering and construction industry and associated sectors. Space is limited and pre-registration to attend is required. \nFor more details or to register attendance\, please contact Deborah Hynes at \nDeborah.Hynes@constructingexcellence.org.uk. \nEvent flyer
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/joint-briefing-modern-slavery-act-institute-human-rights-business-ciob-bre-1st-july-2016-9am-12-30pm/
LOCATION:AECOM\, Aldgate Tower\, 2 Leman Street\, \, London\, E1 8FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160630T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160630T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Innovation in the Construction Industry: HOW it’s done
DESCRIPTION:One-day seminar for leaders in the construction industry\nIs “innovation” merely a new century buzz word or an essential success factor in Construction today? \n  \nInnovation capabilities are key\nWhile ‘innovation’ may often be overused\, it is undeniable that organisations with robust innovation capabilities will advance more swiftly and more readily to find success in increasingly competitive markets. \nCompetition and new technologies are accelerating the pace of change in the construction industry. A Google search for “innovation in construction” returns an astonishing 358\,000\,000 results. \nThinking and acting differently \nAgainst this backdrop\, enhancing innovation capabilities will give organisations visibility of new strategic options\, improved problem solving skills\, more efficient product/service development\, better marketing\, new business models\, etc. Once an organisation can think and act differently\, it can also compete more effectively and successfully in their market. \nYet many leaders ask\, “HOW can that be done?” \nThe SIT story – an introduction\nJoin us on June 30th for a one-day hands-on seminar introducing a proven innovation method that has much to offer our industry.  Systematic Inventive Thinking is a method that helps organisations move from a state of periodically “doing innovation”\, to one where the organisation “innovates in what it does”. \nSIT is a well published (international Best Seller\, Harvard Business Review\, etc.) method taught at leading business schools around the world (e.g. London\, Ashridge\, Manchester\, Harvard\, Wharton\, etc.).  Their approach to innovation is pragmatic and results oriented; over 950 companies around the world have learned to apply SIT\, with great effect. \nWhat you’ll learn\nThe seminar focuses on introducing participants to this proven and effective method of using innovation (SIT) to think and act differently.  Participants will experiment\, using real challenges they face in construction today\, and see that innovation (SIT) can make a real difference in a wide range of situations.  Finally\, we will explore initial steps to make systematic innovation a reality for your company. \nHow to book\nTo book your place please visit then EventBrite page for the event here. Places are £500 plus VAT for Constructing Excellence members.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/accelerating-innovation-construction-industry-done/
LOCATION:Turner and Townsend Office\, One New Change\, London\, EC4M 9AF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160628T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160628T170000
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SUMMARY:Digital Construction (formerly BIM) Theme Group Meeting
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URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/digital-construction-formerly-bim-theme-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Trowers & Hamlins\, 3 Bunhill Row\, London\, EC1Y 8YZ
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20150923T122723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T122723Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Working Champions meeting
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URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/collaborative-working-champions-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Working Mentors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160616T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160511T095306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T095403Z
UID:4443-1466067600-1466182800@constructingexcellence.org.uk
SUMMARY:ECI Conference 2016: Unlocking Capital Project Value
DESCRIPTION:Constructing Excellence members can attend the ECI conference at ECI member rates. For more detail and to book please visit their website.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/eci-conference-2016-unlocking-capital-project-value/
LOCATION:London Heathrow Marriott Hotel\, Bath Rd\, Hayes\, UB3 5AN
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160608T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160125T111420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T100114Z
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SUMMARY:Constructing Excellence Members' Forum June 2016
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nThis Members’ Forum will focus on engagement between the industry\, universities and colleges. The half-day event is open to national members of Constructing Excellence and anyone in FE or HE who wishes to engage in the debate and subsequent work programme. \nIn 2013 we held a similar event which was attended by 19 different universities and 25 CE member companies. A joint vision for academia and industry was proposed as follows: \n“A dynamic sector with a culture of innovation featuring a ready interchange of access\, knowledge and ideas for and from research\, modern fit-for-purpose curriculum content\, and a quality pool of talent for the industry.” \nWe look forward to an interesting afternoon and hope as many members and university/FE people as possible will be able to attend. \nMembers’ Steering Group\nPlease note that in the morning we will have a meeting of our members steering group. Each member is entitled to nominate a rep to attend these meetings\, they are not a closed shop and new people are welcome at any time. The meetings are always in the morning of the forums (i.e. 3 per year) from 10am till 12\, and are where we develop and direct our work programme to add value for members. Please contact the office if you would like to attend or to be included in the distribution list for future meetings. \n\nMembers’ Forum Agenda\n\nWelcome and Introductions – Don Ward\, Chief Executive\nPerspectives from industry (Tim Embley\, ‎Group Innovation & Knowledge Manager\, Costain) and Professor David Dernie\, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment\, University of Westminster\nBreakout session on adding value through collaboration between industry\, HE and FE\nBridget Bartlett\, Deputy CEO\, CIOB\nPanel Discussion\nFeedback and action planning\nMurray Rowden\, CE Chairman\n\nBreakout session ‘How should leading industry players\, HE and FE collaborate better around research\, education\, careers/employment and enterprise’ \nPrior to the afternoon’s breakout session\, a paper will be circulated to all attendees to stimulate ideas. In the breakout session mixed groups (from industry\, FE and HE) will be invited to discuss ideas and develop an agenda and action plan for the next 12-24 months. \nTo attend please email deborah.hynes@constructingexcellence.org.uk. You are also welcome to invite your own contacts in HE and FE.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/ce-members-forum-june-2016/
LOCATION:University of Westminster\, 35 Marylebone Rd\, Marylebone\, London\, NW1 5LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members' Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160608T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160421T124303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T124303Z
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SUMMARY:Building Pathways 2016
DESCRIPTION:Could you help unleash the potential of disengaged\, disaffected young people to fill the construction industry skills gap?\nThere is a 200\,000 shortfall in the construction workforce and there almost a million young people not in education\, employment or training. \nA potential solution is to give opportunities to disengaged young people to train for and / or become employed in the construction industry. \nDoes it work? \nNot in all cases\, but when it does the results are amazing! \nThe 2015 Building Pathways event focussed on how third sector organisations prepared young people for the world of work. This year’s event demonstrates how the construction industry is working in partnership with their supply chains and local organisations to employ and train the “workforce of the future”. \nThe next Building Pathways event will be held on Wednesday 8th June\, between 12.00 and 16.00 hours at The Court House\, Barton Road\, Worsley\, Salford M28 2PB. \nSpeakers include young people who have had the opportunity to get into construction\, organisations that have supported them and construction companies\, both large and small\, who are working together to create the workforce of the future. \nIf you would like to attend\, please contact howard@ybuk.org to book your place.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/building-pathways-2016/
LOCATION:The Court House\, Barton Road\, Worsley\, Salford\, M28 2PB
CATEGORIES:External Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160602T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20151026T095003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T103301Z
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SUMMARY:Procurement Theme Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/procurement-theme-group-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160330T132822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160331T073206Z
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SUMMARY:Education Matters in Construction
DESCRIPTION:Constructing Excellence is delighted to support this event having been closely involved in its development: \nWhy education is essential to fill the skills gap in construction and a guide to making the most of the new apprenticeship landscape.\nDetails : \nA half-day conference with prominent speakers from the construction industry and education. The aim of the day is for delegates to hear: \n\nwhy education is critical to closing the skills gap in construction\nhow to make sense of the latest education / apprenticeship landscape\n\nincluding the launch of a groundbreaking Construction Management Degree from the University of Hertfordshire\n\n\nhow to benefit from generous government funding\n\nAnd there will be an option to tour BRE’s acclaimed Innovation Centre. \nA flyer for the event can be found here. \nBook on the BRE website
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/education-matters-construction/
LOCATION:BRE Innovation Park\, Bucknalls Lane\, Watford\, WD25 9XX
CATEGORIES:External Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160525T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160414T100259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T084947Z
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SUMMARY:Asset Management Theme Group
DESCRIPTION:1.30pm                 Networking \n2-3pm                   CE asset management report launch – John O’Brien\, Asset Management Chair\, Founder and MD LCMB \n3-3.30pm             Megatrends in built assets – John Raspin\, Partner\, Energy & Environment\, Frost & Sullivan \n3.30-4pm             Whole Life Performance + (WLP) project overview – Professor Rajat Gupta\, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Climate Change\, Director of the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development\, Oxford Brookes University \n4-5pm                   Defining and agreeing CE asset management workgroup agenda for 2016/17 – facilitated discussion \n5pm                       AOB\, dates of next meeting and close \nRead more about this meeting here. \nTo attend this meeting please contact colm.quinn@constructingexcellence.org.uk
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/asset-management-theme-group/
LOCATION:Trowers & Hamlins\, 3 Bunhill Row\, London\, EC1Y 8YZ
CATEGORIES:Asset Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160521
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160414T084804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T084804Z
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SUMMARY:The South West Construction Summit
DESCRIPTION:Taking place on 20 May 2016 at the Bristol Marriott Hotel – City Centre\, the South West Construction Summit will help the South West built environment sector seize business and networking opportunities in a lively and structured way. \nThe Summit will bring together the regional construction industry and its supply chain to explore opportunities\, major projects\, client commitments and procurement best practice\, including; skills\, image\, value and competency in areas around BIM and offsite construction. \nSpeakers include: \n\nKeynote: George Ferguson\, Mayor of Bristol\nDavid Sutton\, EDF Energy\nChris Stevens\, Bouygues UK\nDeborah Rowland\, Ministry of Justice\nIan Knight\, Homes and Communities Agency\nShane Paull\, McCarthy & Stone\nJohn Rich\, SRA Architects\nAndrew Covell\, Faithful + Gould\nMatt Messias\, Atrium School\nSteve Ward\, 6ix Consulting\nSteve Clark\, Suiko\nEmma Hewitt\, Plymouth City Council\nEd Coley\, Plymouth City Council\n\nThe Summit will be chaired by Andrew Carpenter – CEO of Constructing Excellence South West – who will capture and feedback issues that arise on the day. \nThis event in the industry calendar is already proving very popular and there are less than 50 delegate places remaining! \nFor more information on the Summit\, or to book your place\, visit: www.constructionsummitsw.co.uk \nIt is set to be a busy day for the South West construction sector as the summit will be swiftly followed that evening by the South West Built Environment Awards 2016 at the same venue. \nThe South West Built Environment Awards are recognised as being in a class of their own\, celebrating best practice combined with great entertainment and networking. The extremely popular event will be attended by representatives of local and regional companies together with senior figures in the industry. \nFor more information on the Awards visit www.buildswawards.org.uk
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/south-west-construction-summit/
CATEGORIES:Regions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160414T082435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T082435Z
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SUMMARY:The Government Construction Strategy Debate
DESCRIPTION:“The Government Construction Strategy will influence positive change in the construction industry”\nDon Ward and Dr. Stephen Gruneberg \nThe Government Construction Strategy 2016-2020 for the current parliament was issued in March this Year.  Don Ward\, chief executive Constructing Excellence\, will present the case for the Strategy and argue that it will influence positive change in the construction industry.  Dr. Stephen Gruneberg\, Reader in Construction Economics at the University of Westminster\, is the author of the Alternative Construction Strategy\, will argue against the strategy and present the case for alternative priorities for the industry.\nBook early to avoid disappointment. Make your booking as either a Constructing Excellence Member or a Non-Member via EventBrite. Click here to go to the Eventbrite Booking Page.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/government-construction-strategy-debate/
LOCATION:The Hogg Lecture Theatre\, University of Westminster\, 35 Marylebone Road \, London\, NW1 5LS 
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160321T135047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T135047Z
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SUMMARY:Acivico Passivhaus Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Background to the event :: \nPassivhaus is now recognised as the world’s leading standard on low energy building. By prioritising fabric it delivers buildings that are more than 90% energy efficient than current UK building regulations. Many European countries have this standard as their minimum requirements and many exciting examples are now coming to the forefront within the UK industry too. \nBenefits :: \nIn the current climate where council’s resources are stretched and ever increasing demands are made on its services – high buildings operational costs can be an unwanted liability in the long run.  As Passivhaus gains more popularity\, capital costs are coming down and the evidence that the model is able to deliver what it promises mounts\, allowing the Council and other organisations to reduce carbon emissions while saving on operational costs. \nThe Event :: \nThis learning symposium is being convened by Acivico designer and Passivhaus expert Nidhi Shah and will be hosted by Don Ward\, Chief Executive of Construction Excellence. \nJoin us at this event to learn\, debate and share ::  \n\nHear presentations from Industry experts and Passivhaus pioneers about their experiences of delivering economically sustainable and energy efficient developments.\nAsk questions to a panel of experts who will be demystifying the Passivhaus elements which deliver energy efficient\, healthy and climate ready developments. Q+A hosted by Don Ward.\nLearn the details of the actual cost savings and real benefits delivered by taking this approach.  With some of the headlines including….\n\n‘90% savings on energy consumption in housing’ \n‘70% savings on energy consumption in commercial properties’ \n‘Building costs at parity with current building costs’ \n\nMeet and mix with industry professionals and suppliers at the networking lunch and marketplace.\n\nWho should attend? :: \nIf you are a Built Environment professional in both the private and public sectors – including Architects\, Planners\, Sustainability Professionals\, Surveyors\, Construction Industry\, Housing and Commercial Development Delivery sector\, energy managers\, builders\, housing associations\, researchers and students this session will be of interest to you. \nThis event will set the strategy\, benefits case and delivery mechanism for your future built asset development programmes. \nLight refreshments available \nTo book visit the event’s EventBrite page: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/acivico-passivhaus-symposium-tickets-22864148283
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/acivico-passivhaus-symposium/
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160330T132025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T132025Z
UID:4208-1462525200-1462557600@constructingexcellence.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enabling BIM through collaborative procurement & Contracts – In the UK & Australia
DESCRIPTION:This event will be exploring how procurement and contracts have a direct impact on the success of BIM. For more detail visit the event website.
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/enabling-bim-collaborative-procurement-contracts-uk-australia/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T220230
CREATED:20160414T093150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T093150Z
UID:4248-1461837600-1461855600@constructingexcellence.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nuclear Theme Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://constructingexcellence.org.uk/event/nuclear-theme-group-4/
LOCATION:Constructing Excellence in Wales\, 2nd Floor\, Longcross Court\, 47 Newport Road\, Cardiff\, CF24 0AD
CATEGORIES:Nuclear
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