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LPS 1048 Conference: The benefits of third-party certification for sprinkler installers

Automatic sprinkler systems are installed in industrial, storage, commercial, retail, residential and domestic premises to safeguard life, property and the environment. LPS 1048, BRE’s Loss Prevention Standard, covers the requirements for the approval of sprinkler system contractors in the UK and Ireland. This event will consider the importance of LPS 1048 for the sprinkler industry, and explore changes made to the standard to ensure its relevancy. Attendees will hear from expert speakers and subject matter experts, and have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.   Where: Bucknalls Lane, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX......

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BRE Open Day: The Importance of Informed Choices Testing Guidance for UK Healthcare Providers

          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 two free-to-attend open days exclusively for UK healthcare providers 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. Attendees will......

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Energy Transition - Effective Supply Chain Relationships

Energy Transition is here – reports indicate political will, technological evolution, government investment support, investor interest and commitment, and project development and delivery have taken a significant leap forward. But little is said about how projects are delivered and the corresponding contracting arrangements. Constructing Excellence and ECI will be hosting a year long series of events to address the Energy Transition revolution and we welcome your participation!   Join us for the next session in this series, which will focus on Effective Supply Chain Relationships. We will explore the following questions so please......

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Constructing Excellence Conference 2024

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 2024 Annual Conference will focus on the theme: Delivering Tomorrow Today: Act Now for a Better Future.   Delivering Tomorrow Today: Act Now for a Better Future With so many drivers for change in the built environment, the risks of inaction outweigh the opportunity to do things better. On so many issues, from climate change......

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Pre-Manufactured Value - Are we asking the right question?

Pre-Manufactured Value – Are we asking the right question? Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) measures the proportion of a project value that is delivered offsite or nearsite in a drive to increase productivity and the uptake of MMC.  Its use of a project KPI, particularly in government funded projects, is increasing the uptake of offsite solutions. Is this always the right answer? Is it driving the wrong behaviours?  We are joined by a brilliant panel: Helen Sturdy, Head of Procure23 Scott Tacchi, Head of MMC at Sir Robert McAlpine Phil Henry, Built Environment Development Director,......

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Workshop AI in Construction

Workshop AI in Construction Constructing Excellence is supporting colleagues at BRE and technology developer Glideology on an Innovate UK Feasibility Study to help improve on-site productivity through the use of real-time data feeds from cameras, scanners, sensors and other sources.  TRAMS-Construct collates and pre-processes camera, sensor and meta data feeds from on-site construction into a platform, enabling 3rd party Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) companies to develop solutions that are targeted at the needs of construction contractors managing large sites (e.g. productivity improvement, smart contracts and dispute resolution). During the workshop......

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Energy Transition - Effective Project Team Management

Effective Project Team Management Energy Transition is here – reports indicate political will, technological evolution, government investment support, investor interest and commitment, and project development and delivery have taken a significant leap forward. But little is said about how projects are delivered and the corresponding contracting arrangements. Constructing Excellence and ECI will be hosting a year long series of events to address the Energy Transition revolution and we welcome your participation! During the call, we’ll be joined by Tony Maplesden, BSc CEng FIMechE FAPM FInstLM. Tony is a chartered engineer with over 40......

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Celebrating 21 years, International Security Expo, the market-leading security event, provides the vital link between Government, industry, academia and the entire end-user community, strengthening the relationships that are essential to improving our safety and security. LPCB exhibiting, for further details click here Live attack testing demonstration area hosted by LPCB at ISE...

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Highways UK bring together the people responsible for planning, developing, managing, maintaining, and future-proofing the nation’s roads networks. Join a high-level multi-stream conference together with a major services and suppliers-led exhibition.   BRE will be exhibiting, for further information click here...

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