Events

Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action group for their next meeting on Wednesday 25th November, where we will be joined by the HyConstruct team for an interactive session exploring the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen-powered construction plant. We will hear from Amanda Lyne, MD for Ulemco, Tej Chadeesingh, Technical Delivery Manager for GeoPura and Colin Evison, Innovation Technical Lead at BAM UK & Ireland.    HyConstruct is a collaborative project between ULEMCo, Plantforce, BAM, GeoPura and BRE. The project is funded as part of the UK Government’s DRIVE35 programme, delivered by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Innovate UK – aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy construction plant through hydrogen dual-fuel technology. Building on previous successful trials, the project is demonstrating hydrogen-powered articulated dump trucks on live construction sites, while assessing operational performance, emissions reductions, refuelling logistics, safety considerations and commercial viability. The project aims to provide a practical transition pathway towards lower-carbon construction operations while supporting the longer-term shift to fully hydrogen-powered equipment.   This workshop will provide an update on project progress, share emerging findings from live trials, and discuss what is needed to support wider industry adoption.   The team will share HyConstruct Project Overview and progress to date Initial findings from the trial How we are measuring the trial progress and success KPIs   We would particularly welcome discussion and feedback on: The commercial viability of hydrogen-powered equipment and infrastructure Health, safety and operational considerations, including refuelling, workforce competence and emergency planning The perception of hydrogen in construction Policy, procurement and regulatory barriers to adoption The incentives, standards and market developments needed to accelerate deployment across the sector   This is an opportunity for industry stakeholders to help shape the evidence base and recommendations emerging...

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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 Monday 30th November, where we will hear about two of the Building Project of the Year finalists at this year’s Constructing Excellence National Awards. These projects showcase how industrialised construction approaches and MMC can be applied and deliver value in two very different settings. We will hear from: Hill Dickinson Stadium – Everton Stadium Development Ltd, Laing O’Rourke, BDP Pattern, Buro Happold, Planit-ie, Curtins, Severfield, Lidner Prater, Expanded Structures, Crown House Technologies, Enterprise Solutions, Vetter, Banagher Precast Concrete, G&T, RLB, Slaughter & May (North West) Pilgrim’s Quarter – Bowmer+Kirkland, Reuben Brothers (Newcastle) Ltd, Avison Young, Ryder Architecture, Cundall and Oobe Landscape Architects (North East) This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

About the Launch The Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards return in 2027 to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and leadership across the built environment. Why Attend this Launch Event? Join us for this online launch event to: Discover the award categories for 2027 Understand the entry process Gain insight into what judges will be looking for Learn key do’s and don’ts for creating a winning submission Event Details 📅 Date: 1st December 2026 🕛 Time: 11:00–12:00 📍 Location: Online Interested in Sponsorship? Showcase your brand and enjoy exclusive benefits. Contact Antoinette or Leanne for details.

When: Wednesday 02 December, 11:00am GMT The role of sustainability in commercial development is evolving. As market expectations change, investors, developers and contractors are increasingly looking beyond regulatory compliance to deliver buildings that create long-term value, meet occupier expectations and support environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.  Join this webinar to discover how BREEAM UK New Construction V7.1 provides a science-based framework for delivering more sustainable, resilient and commercially attractive buildings. We’ll explore how BREEAM certification supports informed decision-making throughout the development process, helping project teams improve environmental performance while unlocking commercial value. The session will examine how BREEAM can support access to green finance, enhance asset attractiveness, strengthen resilience to future risks and provide independent verification of sustainability performance.  Through expert insights and practical examples, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how building beyond compliance can contribute to stronger investment outcomes and higher-performing commercial developments. What you will learn: Delivering sustainable commercial developments: How BREEAM UK New Construction V7.1 provides a structured framework for improving sustainability performance throughout the development process. The commercial benefits of going beyond compliance: How sustainable buildings can strengthen investment appeal, respond to occupier demand and support long-term asset value. Supporting decarbonisation and ESG objectives: How BREEAM helps project teams address carbon emissions, improve environmental performance and align developments with organisational sustainability goals. Improving wellbeing and building resilience: How sustainability measures can enhance occupant wellbeing, support operational efficiency and create more resilient, higher-performing buildings. Building confidence through independent certification: How third-party verification provides credible assurance of sustainability performance for investors, occupiers and other stakeholders. Who should attend? This webinar is designed for investors, developers and contractors involved in the planning, design and delivery of commercial new-build developments.  It will also be valuable for sustainability professionals, project managers and BREEAM assessors supporting commercial development projects who...

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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.  

***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 7th December, for a session on PPP/PFI with speakers from Mott MacDonald. More information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.   ***This event is invite only***  

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.  

***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 10th December, for the CCLG Client Forum where we will  hear from Len Bunton and Martin Burns on the Conflict Avoidance Coalition. 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***  

***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 January, for the CCLG Health, Safety & Wellbeing Forum. Further details 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***  

People Powered: Placing people at the heart of an AI-enabled built environment  AI is transforming construction, creating new opportunities to improve predictability, productivity and performance. Yet technology will only deliver lasting value if it helps people make better decisions with greater confidence.  Throughout 2026, Constructing Excellence has explored two connected themes: artificial intelligence and health, safety and wellbeing. Both are ultimately shaped by culture, leadership, behaviours and people.  On Wednesday 27th January 2027, we will explore key focus areas that will help us assess how we can achieve excellence and drive success across the built environment. Technology: How can AI improve decisions, productivity, and performance? People: How do we protect, support, and empower the workforce? Leadership: How do we create the culture and conditions for better outcomes? Who you will reach  The conference will bring together an engaged cross-sector audience from across the Constructing Excellence network.  Each year the annual conference brings together an engaged cross-sector audience from across the Constructing Excellence network, including clients, contractors, consultants, supply chain partners, digital and AI specialists, health, safety and wellbeing leaders, future leaders and senior decision-makers from across the built environment.  Reserve your place and join us on Wednesday 27 January 2027! To find out more about tickets and sponsorship, see our 2027 Brochure. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

When: Tuesday 9 February 2027, 11:00 to 12:30 GMT Many BREEAM credits depend on evidence collected on site during construction: waste data, energy and water readings and transport records. When that evidence is missing or cannot be verified at the post-construction stage, the credits are lost, however well the project performed. This webinar will show what the projects that secure their construction-stage credits do differently. Jane Morning from BREEAM Science, a former BREEAM assessor, will explain what separates those projects from the ones that struggle, and why evidence gets rejected. Stuart Blofeld from SmartSite will compare current SmartWaste project data with the benchmarks behind BREEAM’s waste credits. Toby Harvell from VolkerFitzpatrick and Jono Ayton from Willmott Dixon will then share how their teams collect evidence during the build, and what they would do again on their next project. What you will learn: What successful projects do differently, including clear ownership of data and regular reviews of performance Where projects most often lose Wst 01 and Man 03 credits, and why evidence gets rejected What good resource monitoring and evidence management look like across the construction phase How current project data compares with BREEAM’s waste benchmarks, plus new benchmarks for energy and water use per 100 m² What a SmartWaste report contains and how an assessor can check it How contractors capture waste data on site, including delivery notes at the site gate and automated waste tickets Who should attend? BREEAM assessors, contractor sustainability and environmental managers, and clients and developers who set BREEAM targets for their projects. Speakers: James Fisher, Head of Strategic Partnerships, BRE (host) Jane Morning, Principal Consultant: Delivery and Performance, BREEAM Science, BRE Stuart Blofeld, Senior Lead Trainer, SmartSite, BRE Harriet Couch, SmartWaste Technical Consultant, BRE Toby Harvell, Sustainability Manager, VolkerFitzpatrick Jono Ayton, Principal Sustainability Manager, Willmott...

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***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 25th March, 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***