Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action group for a visit to the ‘smart’ blue-green roof, from Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation, on Bruntwood’s Bloc, Manchester. This project aims to help in … Continue reading "CE Climate Action Group- A Visit to the Smart Blue-Green Roof, Manchester"
The narrative around MMC is changing. There are increasing calls for government to embrace the principles of ‘industrialisation’ as a means to unlocking productivity in the construction sector. The proposed shift in narrative recognises that our long-held interest in the adoption of manufacturing processes and technologies as a means to higher productivity requires a fundamental … Continue reading "Driving Productivity Through Industrialisation"
Net-zero ambition, and regulation is driving significant activity in innovation around solutions for retrofitting UK buildings. For SMEs, innovators of step change or new approaches the established system of standards, tests and approval routes may be unclear, or they do not fit: presenting a significant barrier to adoption of innovation for use in the market. … Continue reading "Retrofit Net-Zero Building Regulatory Science and Data Network for Unlocking Adoption of Innovation (RetroNetZero)"
Ever considered the incredible potential of procurement to fuel innovation in your projects, programs, or even across your entire organisation? Procurement is frequently underestimated as a powerhouse capable of driving … Continue reading "Procurement Group X Innovation Exchange: ‘The Art of the Possible’"
The Future of Systems, People and Projects Lab at Leeds Beckett University present... AI in Construction: An introduction to Costplan.ai (In association with Constructing Excellence, Digital by Default series) Thursday 16th May 2024 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 GMT Can AI solve all of construction woes? We think we have an answer… These days it is … Continue reading "Digital by Default- AI in Construction: An introduction to Costplan.ai"
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 … Continue reading "CE Performance Measurement – May"
Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action theme group for their next meeting on Tuesday 11th June, Chaired by Annette Boren. The annual embodied carbon emissions stemming from the construction, maintenance, and … Continue reading "Constructing Excellence Climate Action Group- June"
***This event is invite only*** On Monday 1st July, the Constructing Excellence Major Projects group will be meeting to explore how to deliver major projects in complex live environments. To find out more, get in touch. The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group brings together industry members to drill into the challenges and opportunities of major … Continue reading "Major Projects Group- Delivering Projects in a Complex Environment"
The built environment and construction industry face constant external and internal challenges that require a systemic approach to innovation to turn these challenges into opportunity. Innovation is vital to driving continuous improvement and to achieve our net zero ambitions, although it often suffers from hype with a lot of noise and a lack of implementation. … Continue reading "Innovation Exchange – Leveraging the Knowledge Base"
Join the Digital Group on Thursday 18th July for an engaging and insightful session on Kier's Digital Twin Pathfinder Project. We will be joined by James Franklin, Digital Construction Lead for … Continue reading "Digital by Default- Kier’s Digital Twin Pathfinder Project"
