Offsite Manufacturing & Technology Group- April
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum
2026-04-23 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 23rd April, for the CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum where we will hear from Henrietta Frater with an update on the work of the CLC Health Safety and Wellbeing group.
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***

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.

UK Construction Week London 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | ExCeL London
Connect. Buy. Collaborate.
UK Construction Week is the most valuable, innovation-led, and commercially focused event in the market. Bringing together construction leaders, innovators and decision makers to connect, buy and collaborate to shape the future built environment.
Constructing Excellence are delighted to be event partners for UKCW 2026, join us at ExCeL London from 12 to 14 May 2026 and be part of the conversations shaping the future of the built environment.
Register Now to Attend: https://forms.reg.buzz/ukcw-london-2026/constructing-excellence
At UKCW, on Tuesday 12th May, Constructing Excellence will be hosting 2 sessions:
10.30-11.45
Frameworks & the Constructing the Gold Standard: A Supply Chain Perspective on Choosing the Right Route
With frameworks playing an increasingly central role in public and private sector procurement, understanding how to assess their real value is critical for the supply chain. This session draws on first-hand experience of working within frameworks and the Construction Excellence Gold Standard Verification to explore how to identify quality opportunities, what questions to ask before committing, and how to avoid costly misalignment. Attendees will gain practical insight into selecting frameworks that support long-term growth, credible partnerships, and sustainable project delivery.
Speakers include:

Alison Nicholl, Constructing Excellence
Assad Maqbool, Trowers & Hamlins
Rob Byrnes, Vinci Building UK

14:30 – 15:15
Industrialised Construction: How the Supply Chain Can Unlock Productivity and Win the Future
As modularisation and industrialised construction move from ambition to active delivery, the supply chain must adapt quickly to stay competitive. This session explores what is happening now in offsite manufacturing, platform design, and standardisation; and the strategic decisions that businesses can take today, to position themselves for long-term success. Attendees will gain clarity on the tangible skills, capabilities, and commercial understanding needed to secure work and thrive in an increasingly industrialised construction landscape.
Speakers include:

Alison Nicholl, Constructing Excellence
Alex Small, Tata Steel
Andrew Dewdney, Kier Construction
Polly Wilkinson, BRE Academy

CCLG Client Forum
2026-05-14 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 14th May, 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***

Climate Action Group - AI & Sustainability - Balancing the sustainability benefits with energy use? - May
2026-05-20 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 20th May.
Climate Action – AI & Sustainability – Balancing the sustainability benefits with energy use?
We will be joined by Nick Tune, Founder of OptimiseAI which uses AI technology to revolutionise building energy and water management (About Us) and Jamie Hillier of Akerlof who will be sharing their recent research into how AI is enabling sustainability.
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.

Construction Clients’ Leadership Group Welcome Event
2026-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Watford , WD25 9NH, United Kingdom
We’d like to invite you to an open day at the BRE Science Park to welcome the Construction Clients’ Leadership Group to the Constructing Excellence Movement.
Constructing Excellence and CCLG share a clear vision for creating a better built environment. Achieving this requires stronger alignment between clients and the supply chain to unlock improved productivity and deliver safer, more sustainable outcomes that better serve society. Both organisations are focused on providing non-commercial, trusted spaces where members can share knowledge and best practice, gaining the insights needed to drive meaningful improvements within their organisations and projects.
Over recent years, CE and CCLG have worked closely together through joint events and initiatives. This integration brings together two influential voices in construction, creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning that will benefit clients, suppliers, and the wider built environment ecosystem.
This event will provide an opportunity to welcome the CCLG members to Constructing Excellence, share insights and connections and an opportunity to visit some of the laboratories and facilities at the BRE Science Park.
Agenda
9.30 Coffee
10.00 Welcome and purpose of the day
10.05 Formal welcome and overview of CCLG & Constructing Excellence work programme
10.20 Introduction to BRE
10.40 Site tour including the Structures Lab and Burn Hall
11.40 Coffee
12.00 Research and Innovation in New Zealand, Claire Falck, CEO BRANZ
12.15 Interactive session focussed on how clients and supply chain work together to drive a better built environment
1.15 Lunch
2.00 Close
**This event is open to CCLG members and Constructing Excellence National Members**
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.

Humans & AI
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.
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***

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***

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.
