When: Wednesday 24 April, 2024 11am BST Together, how can we prepare students for their careers in the built environment? Investing in professional, industry-recognised training can enhance students’ employability and readiness for the workforce. From architecture to civil engineering and environmental design, integrating BRE Academy training into university or college programs helps equip graduates for professional success. Join us to explore how we’re working with the education sector to strengthen academic programs and address defining challenges in the built environment, including sustainability, climate change, net zero carbon, and information management. As education providers,......
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The narrative around MMC is changing. There are increasing calls for government to embrace the principles of ‘industrialisation’ as a means to unlocking productivity in the construction sector. The proposed shift in narrative recognises that our long-held interest in the adoption of manufacturing processes and technologies as a means to higher productivity requires a fundamental change in our traditional project delivery model. Where the traditional construction delivery model promotes constant reinvention in what we deliver and how we deliver it, Industrialised Construction approaches are focused on driving standardisation, repeatability and continuous improvement in......
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Join the Constructing Excellence Climate Action group for a visit to the ‘smart’ blue-green roof, from Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation, on Bruntwood’s Bloc, Manchester. This project aims to help in developing a greater understanding of how new construction and data technologies can help cities and urban developments to mitigate the impact of climate change and population growth, while enhancing biodiversity. Click here to find out more about the Smart Blue Green Roof. During this visit, attendees will have the opportunity to hear about Green Urbanisation and the Smart Blue Green Roof product......
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This event is being held in partnership with Design in Mental Health (DiMHN) Are you interested in better understanding the importance of Informed Choices Testing Guidance for Products in Mental Health Facilities, and the corresponding certification scheme? This, and more, will be covered during a free-to-attend open day exclusively for UK healthcare providers and Manufacturing Organisations at the BRE Science Park in Watford. Hear from expert speakers and subject matter experts, network with like-minded professionals and witness practical demonstrations of the testing process for the Informed Choices scheme.......
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Registration for the conference is free, sign up via the website. Nima will be hosting their second Virtual Conference on Thursday 18th April, exploring whole-life information management. This is not just another conference, it is a unique opportunity to listen, reflect and discuss how to go about winning with data! The Spring Conference will be held in an immersive environment, where the audience, speakers and exhibitors interact through a series of virtual spaces for presentations, demonstrations and networking. Supported by four keynote presentations and four practical discussion panels. Within the virtual environment, there will......
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*Invite only event* Contact Constructing Excellence to Attend The Constructing Excellence Major Projects group will be meeting to feed back on the key points from the Constructing Excellence Annual Conference and how we, as a major projects group, can build on this key learning to address the challenge of delivering a better future for the industry. If you are interested in joining us for this session, please get in touch. ...
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When: Wednesday 28th February, 2024 Join us for the BREEAM Assessor Quarterly Update to stay up to date with the latest BREEAM news and developments. The webinar will address questions from our assessor network and feature presentations from our science, product, operations, and marketing teams. The BREEAM Assessor Quarterly Update will allow you to gain insight into our continual efforts to improve our BREEAM services and receive additional assessment guidance where needed. The first session is on Wednesday 28th February at 13:30 – 14:30. GMT. Can’t attend live? The webinar will be......
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When: Tuesday 27th February, 2024 Discover the pathway to sustainability and operational excellence in the hotel sector with our upcoming webinar. This insightful session is your opportunity to understand how BREEAM In-Use not only certifies but also adds real value to your hotel assets. Why attend? Join us to explore the benefits of BREEAM In-Use, the premier building certification for operational real estate. This insightful session is your opportunity to understand the value that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, powered by BREEAM, can bring to your properties. You’ll receive actionable insights and......
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Innovation Exchange The built environment and construction industry face constant external and internal challenges that require a systemic approach to innovation to turn these challenges into opportunity. Innovation is vital to driving continuous improvement and to achieve our net zero ambitions, although it often suffers from hype with a lot of noise and a lack of implementation. Consultation with our members has identified a space for Constructing Excellence members to come together with innovators and researchers to explore innovation and its wider context. To give opportunity for innovators and researchers to share and......
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21st of March 2024 from 3pm to 5pm. What role can the Creative Industries play in digital construction? How can construction benefit from the advanced techniques and tools developed for gaming and film? That is exactly what the CE Digital Group will be finding out in this workshop hosted by Unit9, a global innovation partner built from a team of skilled strategists, innovation architects, product designers, software engineers, gaming experts, art directors, producers and film directors. They’ve worked with some big name brands from Samsung to Channel4 to Disney – this......
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