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The Constructing Excellence Annual Conference brings together key decision makers from across the Constructing Excellence Movement and wider construction industry to explore the burning issues of the day and how they relate to Constructing Excellence Mission and Vision. The 2026 Annual Conference, taking place on 21st January at BMA House, will explore Actions Not Words: How Will We Deliver the Quality Built Environment We Deserve?   Actions Not Words: How Will We Deliver the Quality Built Environment We Deserve? The arguments about why we need to improve delivery are well made and what needs to be delivered is clearly set out in the 10 year infrastructure strategy. How do we deliver that strategy? How do we ensure that the assets we build and manage meet the fundamental needs of society, the economy and the environment? In the 2026 Constructing Excellence Annual Conference we will be focussing on the all-important ‘How?’ Our established background in sharing best practice demonstrates that improvement comes about through sharing and collaborating to drive meaningful and lasting change. We want the delegates to come away inspired about how they can build on the insight from the day and make meaningful changes in their own organisations, projects and roles.   Through the day we will be considering three core areas of how we delivery excellence: -How do we define what we want? How do we articulate to the market what we actually value from our built environment. How do we define the outcomes we want from our assets? How do we implement value-based decision-making across programmes and projects? Who is leading the way at working collaboratively with the supply chain to deliver on outcomes? CE Showcase: Value Toolkit, Performance Measurement, Climate Action is around the corner with practical examples of what we can do now to better...

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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 28th January, more information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 3rd February 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.  

When: Wednesday 4 February, 2026 14:00 GMT Stay compliant. Stay competent. Stay informed. The Building Safety Act continues to redefine the way the built environment industry approaches accountability, competence, and building information management. Join us for an expert-led webinar exploring the Golden Thread and the Building Safety Act, designed for anyone responsible for building safety, information management, or regulatory compliance. Our experts will break down what the Golden Thread really means in practice, covering structured data management, effective workflows and robust reporting that supports clear, auditable decision-making. We’ll also highlight how organisations can stay competent and compliant in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Whether you’re a duty holder, safety manager or part of a wider compliance team, this session will equip you with practical insights to strengthen your processes and meet the expectations of the new safety landscape. What will attendees gain? Obtain key updates and obligations under the Building Safety Act Hear what the Golden Thread means in real-world practice Discover how you can amplify your journey in stay competent and compliant across your organisation Ask questions of the experts on the panel. Panel Moderator: Mike Tofton, BIM Lead, BRE Academy Andrea White, Managing Director, A W Fire Ltd Joe Ruane, Managing Director, FRMA Ltd / BRE Level 4 trainer Neil Yeomans, Head of Education & Building Safety, Totus Digital Notes: Please note that some details in this agenda may be subject to change.    Book Now

When: Tuesday 10 February, 2026 11:00am GMT Join our BRE Academy Training Showcase Online Event There are a number of funding opportunities and training incentives currently available across various schemes — and if you’re interested in BREEAM, BIM or Fire Safety training, this session will help you understand how to make the most of them. Join us for a live online event where our experts will cover: Which BRE Academy courses may be eligible for support Recent updates affecting available training incentives Practical steps to access funding Insight into our expert-led training pathways A live Q&A to get your questions answered Meet the speakers: Polly Wilkinson — Head of BRE Academy Ellouise Sterba — Product Manager Tracey Oldcorn BA — Partnerships Lead Whether you’re looking to upskill teams through classroom or virtual learning, this session will help you navigate available support and maximise opportunities to invest in high-quality training.   Book Now

Join the CE Digital Group on Thursday 26th February for another insightful session. More information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.  

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 Tuesday 10th March, more information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

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 March, more information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Chaired by Simon Cross of KPMG, the Performance Measurement group will be meeting on Tuesday 7th April 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.  

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 22nd April for another interesting session, more details to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.

Join the CE Digital Group on Thursday 30th April for another insightful session. More information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.  

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, more information to follow shortly. This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy.