The Centre for Lean Projects at Nottingham Trent University is a leading research group entirely focussed on adapting Lean Production philosophy to the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Relating our research to practice is a guiding principal for the Centre and a large proportion of our work is undertaken with and within companies willing … Continue reading "Centre for Lean Projects 3rd Annual Research Showcase"
The Constructing Excellence Sustainability Theme Group is keen to work with our regional winners to find out more about what excellent practice is happening in the field of sustainability. We are running a series of webinars where you can hear more about these exciting projects and ask your questions of the people behind them. This … Continue reading "Webinar – Showcasing Constructing Excellence Awards Finalists – Simons and Galliford Try"
BRE is hosting its first Innovation Parks Network Convention on 5 - 6 March 2018 at BRE Watford (UK). This will be a unique opportunity to come together and share our experiences, challenges, and ambitions as we develop Innovation Parks around the world. A core objective of this event will be to explore opportunities to … Continue reading "BRE Innovation Parks Network First Convention of Partners"
The Offsite Theme Group will have the chance to attend a VIP visit to Ecobuild organised by Darren Richards. You can find the schedule here. There will also be an Offsite Buyers Forum which clients, contractors and specifiers are very much encouraged to sign up for - www.offsitebuyersforum.co.uk – you can register online and can … Continue reading "Constructing Excellence Offsite Group – VIP visit to Ecobuild 6 March 2018"
The Constructing Excellence Sustainability Group is running a series of web meetings looking in detail at the finalists for the Constructing Excellence Sustainability Category in 2017. In this webinar we will hear from Richard Quartermaine, Environmental Manager at Hammerson plc about the Westquay South project in Southampton which won the London & South East award. … Continue reading "Webinar – Showcasing Constructing Excellence Awards Finalists – Hammerson, Westquay South, Southampton”"
Registration open 17.00 | Start 17.30 | Drink Reception 19.00 We are at a crossroads in industry improvement, and an era of relative austerity and serious pressures on client budgets remains ahead of us. Constructing Excellence and many others argue that collaborative working has never been more important to eliminate wasteful processes and deliver value … Continue reading "Tackling the barriers to collaboration – ResoLex Roundtable"
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The event shall explore the future of the industry and how new technology will impact future operating models. Experts shall cover topics including integrated project insurance, the future of contracting, smart contracts and blockchain. 09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and Refreshments 10:00 – 10:20 Introduction from JLT and Costain 10:20 – 11:00 Presentation from Matthew Garrett (Costain) - Alliance … Continue reading "Thought Leadership: is the current operating model broken?"
Agenda Common themes emerging across procurement, social value & responsible sourcing? How do we systematically collect and report data and make it open? How do we overcome issues of cost and move towards value? Update on Social Value Toolkit Update on APRES Conference Next steps and action planning If you are interested in attending please … Continue reading "Follow up meeting: Members Forum January 2018"
