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When: Thursday 22 October, 2026 11:30am BST Refurbishment and fit out projects present one of the greatest opportunities to improve the environmental performance of existing buildings. As organisations look to extend asset life, reduce carbon emissions and create healthier, more resilient spaces, sustainable refurbishment has become an essential part of delivering a lower-carbon built environment. Join this webinar to explore how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 supports more sustainable refurbishment and interior fit out projects. We’ll examine how the updated standards help project teams make informed decisions throughout the design, construction and post-refurbishment stages, enabling better environmental, social and commercial outcomes. Through expert insight and practical discussion, you’ll discover how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 provides a flexible framework for improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and creating higher-performing spaces that deliver lasting value for owners, occupiers and investors. What will attendees gain? Understand how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 supports more sustainable refurbishment and fit out projects. Learn how refurbishment can improve building performance while extending asset life and reducing environmental impact. Explore the differences between BREEAM Refurbishment V7 and BREEAM Fit Out V7, and when each should be applied. Discover how the schemes support better decision-making throughout the design, construction and post-refurbishment phases. Participate in a live discussion and Q&A with industry experts. Who should attend this webinar? This webinar is ideal for developers, building owners, asset managers, architects, designers, project managers, contractors, sustainability professionals, BREEAM assessors and organisations delivering refurbishment or fit out projects. Agenda Welcome and introduction Why refurbishment is central to a sustainable built environment Introducing BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 Understanding the two standards: Refurbishment and Fit Out Practical applications and project benefits Live Q&A Panel   Host: James Fisher, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Client Specification, BRE Dee Korab, Head...

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When: Friday 6 November, 2026 2:00 PM Curious about BREEAM but not sure where to start? Join us for a free CPD session at Kings Place, London, a BREEAM Excellent-rated building, designed for graduates and career professionals who want a clear, practical route into understanding BREEAM schemes. 📍 In-person event Date: Friday 6 November 2026 Time: 2:00 PM  Location: Kings Place, London What you’ll get The who, what, why and where of BREEAM: how the scheme works and what it means in practice An introduction to the BREEAM Assessor and BREEAM AP learning pathway, and how to get started Net zero carbon: how BREEAM is adapting to the industry’s biggest challenge A first look at upcoming BRE Academy short courses Direct access to BRE scientists and senior BRE Academy team members Who it’s for This session is aimed at sustainability and environmental consultants, graduates and career professionals in the built environment. On the day Led by Megan Tomlinson, BRE Academy Technical Trainer, this session will bring together practical guidance and real BREEAM examples, delivered by the experts behind the standard. After the session, attendees will be invited to stay for informal networking session, accompanied by refreshments. CPD & certification This is an industry recognised CPD certified session. All attendees will receive a BRE Academy certificate of attendance. Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your place.

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.

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.

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.

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 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***  

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.

Join Constructing Excellence for an exclusive visit to the Cardiff Arena project, one of the largest and most significant developments currently underway in Wales. This major city-centre scheme will deliver a state-of-the-art indoor arena and play a key role in the wider regeneration of Cardiff Bay. During the visit, attendees will see how robotics and innovative construction technologies are being deployed on a large-scale live project to improve productivity, quality and safety. The project team will share insights into the practical application of these technologies and the benefits they are bringing to project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to experience innovation in action, gain valuable learning from a landmark project, and network with fellow industry professionals. Join us on Tuesday 27th April! This event provides Constructing Excellence National members with CPD in partnership with BRE Academy. Working in collaboration with CE Wales