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 Kier Strategic Projects, Matthew Scard, Digital Lead for the MoJ, and Lucas Cusack, Asset management Lead for Glider. Kier is working with their client the Ministry of … Continue reading "Digital by Default- Kier’s Digital Twin Pathfinder Project"
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 Wednesday 24th July for a productive online discussion. Further details to be confirmed. … Continue reading "CE Performance Measurement – July"
RetroNetZero Innovator Workshop for building fabric-based products/ processes: your opportunity to voice potential solutions The RetroNetZero network is intended to help overcome regulatory science-related challenges to facilitate the adoption of innovation in domestic retrofit. Acknowledging that the fundamental intentions of legislation should be respected and maintained (e.g. Building Safety Act, etc), the aim of the … Continue reading "RetroNetZero Innovator (Fabric) Workshop"
The CE Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group are delighted to visit the British Offsite Horizon Factory on 31 July 2024. Set up in 2023 the 180,000 sq. ft factory is one of the most automated light gauge steel panel assembly lines in Europe and the largest single production line in the UK to date. Automation and productivity … Continue reading "Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group Visit to British Offsite Horizon Factory"
Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action theme group for their next meeting on Thursday 5th September, Chaired by Annette Boren. This session will focus on 'Framing Carbon Action'. With climate transition mentioned in corporate action, frameworks and policy, what are the fundamentals of climate transition, and how can it help in practice? An interactive introduction with opportunities … Continue reading "Constructing Excellence Climate Action Group- September"
The Constructing Excellence Procurement Group brings together a highly knowledgeable group of our members who are committed to delivering better procurement. During the call we’ll hear from our highly knowledgeable group committed to delivering better procurement. Agenda Introduction to our new Procurement members Fair Payment - Trevor Hursthouse Conflict Avoidance Pledge – Len Bunton Procurement … Continue reading "CE Procurement Group meeting – September"
Offsite Construction Week, 16th - 20th September Offsite Construction Week shines a spotlight on the transformative digital, material and manufacturing innovations that are advancing the design and application of offsite construction processes. The week comprises of a range of events, which can be found on their website, and includes Offsite Expo. Offsite Expo, 17th & … Continue reading "Offsite Construction Week and Offsite Expo"
Digital is ubiquitous. It is no longer a special, intangible thing reserved for people with digital or BIM in their job title. We are all to a greater or lesser extent digitally enabled. The Constructing Excellence Digital Group has moved from being about BIM to Digital Construction to now looking at the implementation of digital … Continue reading "Digital by Default- September"
Shaping the Future Now: Young Professionals Taking the Lead In a time of rapid change in the construction industry, it’s crucial for young professionals to voice their vision and drive the transformation we need. From tackling climate change and skill shortages to addressing inflation and building safety, the solutions are within reach, yet many organizations … Continue reading "G4C Conference 2024"
