Build:Revolution North West
2018-06-21 10:15 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | MediaCityUK B4, Orange Tower, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2HE, United Kingdom
Build:Revolution North West is a one-day conference and exhibition dedicated to making innovative construction work for your business.
We want to help you to deliver work better, faster and cheaper, growing the market for quality construction and design. We bring together a range of partners and suppliers who can help you get to grips with BIM, offsite construction, low energy building, smart technology, digitisation and virtual reality. After the event you will have a clear understanding of how you could embrace these opportunities and future-proof your design and construction business.
Build:Revolution North West is delivered in partnership with the University of Salford, with support from Procure Plus and AGMA.
Our National Partners are Innovate UK and Constructing Excellence.

Conference Programme
0915 Coffee / Registration
0945 Networking Activity
1000 Welcome from Councillor Alex Ganotis, Leader of Stockport Metropolitan Council
1010 How Will Construction Firms Be Doing business in the Future?

Why the construction must Modernise or Die
Government funding to Transform Construction

Keynote: Mark Farmer, Chief Executive, Cast and Co-Chair, Constructing Excellence
Sarah Eager, Innovation Lead, Smart Infrastructure, Innovate UK
1110 Networking Activity / Coffee
1135 Clinic 1: Improving Construction Productivity for SMEs Through Offsite and Digital Construction

What is “Digital Construction” and What Does it Mean for Your Business?
Why should and how can SMEs embrace modern methods?

Mat Colmer, Digital Transformation Specialist
Matthew Egan. CEO, Modularize
1230 Lunch / Networking Activity
1315 How Will we Generate and Conserve Energy in Buildings?

Improving energy efficiency and eliminating the performance gap
Will you have to guarantee energy performance in the future?
Buildings as Power Stations

Professor Will Swan, Professor of Building Energy Performance, University of Salford
David Kemp, Head of Sustainability, Procure Plus
1415 Break / Networking Activity
1445 Clinic 2: Decarbonising Greater Manchester

What does the vision for the Zero Carbon City Region mean for you?
Why are sustainable design and good design the same thing?
The retrofit opportunity for SMEs

Roger Burton, Director, nvirohaus
Russell Smith, Managing Director, Retrofit Works
1545 Close

Towards a resilient construction industry - are you adapting to change?
2018-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
The collapse of Carillion has kick started a wide-ranging debate about the causes of the company’s demise, the role of government and the efficacy of public sector contracting. It puts a spotlight on the ability of the UK’s construction industry to withstand uncertainty and changes in the business environment. Tellingly, while contributing 7% to the UK economy, the industry suffers over 16% of insolvencies.
A new report asks ‘Are we built on a house of cards?’ Resilience is the ability of organisation’s to respond to change and disruption. We live in uncertain times with weak economic growth and demand as well low productivity and skill shortages. The report’s co-author, Tim Whitehill of Project Five Consulting, will highlight key issues which need to be addressed in organisations to embrace resilience.
Adam White of Manchester Airport Group is responsible for a planned £1 billion of development at Airport City and will give an update on progress and the impact on the local construction economy. He will also give a client’s perspective on the need for resilience in procurement and delivery of such a large programme of work.
Join Constructing Excellence Manchester on 11th July as we take a more in-depth look at the issues around building a more resilient construction industry
To book your tickets please visit https://bit.ly/2t3BT8O
FREE to members of Constructing Excellence

Explore Offsite Conference
2018-09-12 09:30 - 17:00 | University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT
On the 12th September Constructing Excellence are now partnering with Explore Offsite and Salford University to bring the Offsite conference and exhibition to the North West for the first time. Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester will be able to attend at a discounted rate – details will be provided separately.
The Explore Offsite series takes the form of a combined conference and exhibition and brings together a range of offsite technology supply chain specialists and industry leaders to discuss the uptake of offsite construction within the region.
Explore Offsite North West will focus on the key themes of: offsite technology options; regional offsite supply chain resources and opportunities; and project case studies. The event will attract construction clients; construction professionals: architects, surveyors, engineers; facilities managers; building product manufacturers and suppliers.
Conference Timetable:
08.45 Registration & Refreshments plus Exhibition Viewing & Networking
09.30 Chairman Introduction: Darren Richards – Managing Director, Cogent Consulting
09.35 Welcome Address from Peter McDermott – Professor of Construction Management/Procurement, University of Salford
09.50 Steve Sheen – Strategy Manager, Manchester City Council Manchester “Housing Strategy and The Northern Gateway”
10.10 Noel Sharpe – Executive Director of Customer and Place, Bolton at Home & Mark Beirne – Head of Partnerships & Integration “Extraspace Solutions, An integrated approach to housing using design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)”
10.35 Darren Jones – Associate, shedkm “HoUSe – customisable factory-built houses”
10.55 Q & A Session
11.00 Refreshment Break plus Exhibition Viewing & Networking
11.50 Gwen Beeken – Managing Director, Osco Homes “Osco Homes – The journey so far”
12.10 Peter Burchill – Business Development Manager, EOS Offsite Solutions “Lightening the load for Residential sector”
12.30 Michael Swiszczowki – Associate Director, Chapman Taylor Architects – INVITED “A case study on the Holiday Inn Express, Trafford City”
12.50 Tom Mason – Fire Safety Engineering Manager, International Fire Consultants Title to be confirmed
13.00 Q & A Session
13.05 Lunch plus Exhibition Viewing & Networking
14.25 Tom Bloxham – Chairman, Urban Splash “Urban Splash Modular and why we bought the Factory”
14.45 Luke Barnes – Managing Director, Ideal Modular Homes “Timber Volumetric Building Innovation”
15.05 Speaker TBC
15.25 Mark Moppett – Managing Director, Booth King Partnership “Innovative CLT technology to deliver Maggie’s Oldham”
15.45 Q & A
15.55 Event Summary from Darren Richards
16.00 Event Close
16.00 Optional Guided Tour around University of Salford’s Energy House and Acoustic Test & Calibration Laboratory (30 min)
For more information and booking please follow this link.

Green Homes: from Policy to Practice
2018-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | BDP, 11 Ducie Street, Manchester, Manchester, M1 2JB, United Kingdom
An event with our Constructing Excellence associate, the UK Green Building Council
• Can we deliver both quantity and quality?
• Who should lead, local or national government?
• What’s the role for innovative new delivery models?
Our set-piece World Green Building Week event will tackle the topic of sustainable housing. With the quality of new building stock high on the agenda of policy-makers, nationally and locally, the evening will feature a lively discussion around what can be done to affect change at scale.
The green homes event will be followed by a drinks reception with the chance to network with professionals from right across the construction and property industry. After an opening keynote from Jon Sawyer, Director of Housing & Residential Growth at Manchester City Council, speakers will include:

Nigel Banks, Product & Marketing Director, ilke Homes
Rob MacDiarmid, Sustainability Director, Redrow
Kym Shaen-Carter, Development Manager, Igloo
Ben Spencer, Director, GS8
Jo Holden, Sustainability Manager, Peel Land and Property Group

This event is in partnership with the Manchester Climate Change Agency and Pro-Manchester
When:
Wed 26th September 2018
Time:
5.00 – 7.00 pm
Venue:
BDP, 11 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JB
This is a FREE event: Book your place here
From Policy to Practice

Healthcare Estates 2018
2018-10-09 10:00 - 2018-10-10 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Constructing Excellence Manchester will once again be exhibiting at Healthcare Estates 2018, the unrivaled platform for Estate Managers, Directors, Facilities Managers etc to network with industry colleagues while sourcing and specifying the latest healthcare products and services.
To create high-quality patient environments, you need the right products, services and equipment. You will find them in the Healthcare Estates exhibition, which features around 200 exhibiting companies who supply the UK healthcare sector.
You also need the right information, ideas, answers and attitudes. That’s what the Healthcare Estates Exhibition and Conference is all about – two days of authoritative content, giving you the complete technical, practical, professional and political framework in which to make effective decisions.
You want to know you’re doing things right. This is the right place to begin.
By visiting the event you can:

Meet over 200 exhibitors and source the latest information for products and services
Find what you need to help tackle the day to day issues that you face in your role
Meet existing and new suppliers to get a true assessment of the market
Bring yourself up to speed on the issues that could affect your business
Take advantage of the FREE TWO DAY EXHIBITION PROGRAMME and benefit from the advice and expert opinions from industry leaders

As a Visitor, you have access to the Healthcare Estates exhibition, plus all the additional supporting content in the hall. To attend Conference sessions, you need to register as a Delegate. You can use the Exhibitor List to help you plan your time in the Exhibition: if you’re attending as a Delegate, you can pick whichever sessions you wish from the Conference Programme. If you’d like advice on how to get the most from your time at Healthcare Estates, please get in touch.
For more information and to book your place(s) please visit https://www.healthcare-estates.com/registration/

Education Estates 2018
2018-10-16 - 2018-10-18 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Constructing Excellence Manchester and our valued members will once again be exhibiting at Education Estates 2018 taking place at Manchester Central on 16th and 17th October.
At the Education Estates Exhibition the visitors and other attendees are key decision makers responsible for the whole spectrum of education facilities; from village primary schools to major metropolitan universities.
Covering a range of different stages in the project lifecycle, from initial funding decisions to refurbishment, visitors and delegates will looking for ways to move their project forward.
New to Education Estates 2018 are six thought provoking, interactive and engaging feature areas where you will be able to view products, made for the industry by the industry. Visit these free to attend areas and see first-hand how these can accommodate your needs.
Book your FREE Exhibition Visitor pass(es) here.

Green specification - Minimising Environmental Impact in the Construction Sector
2018-11-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
With the Government’s increasing focus on sustainable development, many clients are recognizing the need to prove that their buildings are built with sustainability in mind. The sourcing, manufacturing, use and ultimate disposal of materials and components must take account of their environmental impacts, including those affecting climate, biodiversity and air quality, and embracing ethical considerations of extraction impacts, labour and health.
This seminar, with Tony Woodford of BRE, will consider the whole life issues and choices which need to be informed by these considerations and look at the latest guidance to help us to understand the process of responsible sourcing and specification of products used in the construction industry, considering a framework for the organisational governance, supply chain management and environmental and social aspects that must be addressed in order to ensure their effective delivery.
When: Wednesday 14th November
Time: 8 – 10am
Where: Trowers and Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Book Here
The CE Manchester team apologies that our seminar on Minimising Building Defects planned for 17th October has had to be cancelled but will be rescheduled in our 2019 programme.

Quality Tracking: Improving Outcomes in Design and Construction
2019-01-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Our first event of 2019 will look at the recently launched digital tool “The Quality Tracker” by the RIBA, CIOB and RICS.
The tracker has distinct benefits for the construction industry, setting up a formal ‘chain of custody for quality’ so all members of the project team can understand their roles and responsibilities.
The wider adoptions of the Quality Tracker will incentive’s better quality in buildings, leading to improved human health, safety and well-being, and boost the construction industry’s reputation.
At this event you will learn about this free-to-download tool from Katie Tonkinson of Hawkins Brown who led the initiative.
Book online here.
Wednesday 16th Jan 2019
8am – 10am
Offices of Trowers and Hamlins, Manchester.
Cost: £15
FREE to members

The Essential Role of Green Infrastructure in Building Resilience in the Built Environment
2019-02-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Over the next 25 years it is expected that around 650,000 houses will be built in the North of England with £75bn investment planned. This presents challenges as well as opportunities – increased carbon emissions, flood risk and pollution as well as loss of habitats and green spaces where people can unwind.
Putting green infrastructure at the heart of development presents a natural solution to some of these challenges: creating places that are healthier, happier, more environmentally friendly and more attractive for the people who live, work and invest in them.
Sian Day, who works with companies to build the City of Trees movement, helping to plant more trees, manage more woodland and connect more people to nature, will talk about the City of Trees initiative and how this will deliver the benefits of green infrastructure for Greater Manchester.’
When: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.00am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Fee £15
Free to members of CE Manchester.
Book on Eventbrite here
(Companies – please book your attendees individually.)
The CE Manchester team look forward to seeing you at our Spring 2019 series.
Further dates for your diary: March 13th, April 17th

Standards following the release of ISO 19650 and Product Data following the release of the UK BIM Alliance report
2019-03-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Constructing Excellence Manchester will be co-hosting an event with BIM Regions NW focusing on Standards, following the release of ISO 19650 (superseding BS1192-1 & PAS1192-2), and Product Data following the release of the UK BIM Alliance report ‘Product data, state of the nation’. We will have speakers from CoBuilder, the BSI and the UK BIM Alliance so don’t miss this important update.
FREE to members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Date And Time

Wed, 13 March 2019
08:00 – 10:00 GMT
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Procuring for Value – A change in approach to secure a better future for the construction industry.
2019-04-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
As well as looking good and being well constructed, a project team should ensure the built asset does what the client and end-users want. The Procuring for Value report, commissioned by the Construction Leadership Council as part of the sector deal to modernise construction, comes when change is in the air and begins a dialogue with the supply chain – up and down – to make the procurement process more relevant to what clients and end-users want to achieve, creating a whole-life, integrated industry to improve productivity while giving wider societal benefits.
Our extended seminar brings together the lead author of the report, Ann Bentley, Global Board Director Rider Levett Bucknall, to discuss the report and its ambitions with representatives across the supply chain including: Clare Huber, NWCH Board member and client lead for Chester’s award-winning Storyhouse library and theatre; John Finlay of Value in Construction and former MCC Capital Procurement Manager and Katy Harris, Director of Preconstruction, Seddon Construction Ltd.
When:Wednesday 17th April 2019
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.30am (note longer seminar)
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Fee £15 Book now on Eventbrite here Free to members of CE Manchester.
(Companies – please book your attendees individually.)
Our series continues. Forthcoming seminar dates: May 15th, June 12th and July 17th
Constructing Excellence: The single organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction

Delivering a green Manchester City Region - a key role for construction
2019-05-15 09:00 - 23:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
At the recent, second, Green Summit, the 5-Year Environment Plan for Greater Manchester was presented with the explicit aim of making our City Region ‘a place which is fit for the future’ and requiring us urgently to face the environmental threats, taking a lead in tackling climate change and environmental degradation.
The Plan sets out the aim to become a Carbon Neutral City Region by 2038 and this has implications, both challenges and opportunities, for our industry in terms of the design, delivery and management of new buildings and the treatment of the existing stock.
This seminar, presented by our chair Roger Burton, an architect and member of the RIBA Ethics and Sustainable Development Commission, will consider what the Plan means for our industry, what action we can take now and over the next five years to put our built environment on the path towards achieving Manchester’s ambitions.
Book your ticket(s) here

Diversity and Inclusion in the construction industry …. attracting and retaining talent.
2019-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Those in the construction sector often suggest that Diversity and Inclusion is perceived as Health and Safety was a couple of decades ago, recognised as being a valuable attribute but not universally accepted as core to the value of businesses and the sector. The tide is changing and more and more leaders expect their employees, partners and suppliers to not only get the business case for inclusion but drive inclusion.
The time to embrace this is now, with many of our public sector clients looking to us to demonstrate how they are meeting their equality objectives, the unattractive reading of gender pay gap reports, the rumours of a race pay gap reporting requirement and the imperative to find the talented workforce of the future. Our speaker, from built asset design & consultancy firm Arcadis, will explore the value of good employment practices in attracting and retaining talent and the role each of us play in creating an inclusive place to work.
We are also joined by Jane Kenyon, the founder of Girls Out Loud CIC, who will talk about how the organisation works with school-age girls to raise their self esteem, ambition and awareness of opportunities for career development.
When: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.00am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Fee £15 Book now on Eventbrite here Free to members of CE Manchester.
(Companies – please book your attendees individually.)
Our series continues. Forthcoming seminar dates:
July 17th and September 11th

Construction Summit 2019
2019-07-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Manchester, United Kingdom
This year’s event will give attendees the chance to connect with some of the biggest names in the industry, as well as providing them with a unique opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the region and across the UK construction sector.
The summit, sponsored by Laing O’Rourke, Cementation Skanska and Wates Construction, is now in its sixth year, and will be focusing on key topics with keynote speakers followed by a panel debate, short round table discussion and audience questions & answers.
The event includes an interactive session after each panel – this allows us to note & collate information so we can feedback to local and central government on behalf of our members.
The event will be Chaired by BBC Presenter; Andy Crane.
There will also be the chance for delegates to take part in workshops, which will be repeated during the day – more details will be announced soon.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Special rate for CE Members £50 (non-members £100)
Places limited so to book please contact Diane Elebert-Morgan directly….. Diane.ElebertMorgan@gmchamber.co.uk
Full details here.

Building a Safer Future – how will these reforms affect you?
2019-09-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Almost two years on from the Grenfell tragedy and following the Hackitt Review, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have released proposals for the reform of the regulatory environment. How will these proposals be applied to the design and construction process?
How will this new regime be regulated and what might be your new responsibilities?
This timely seminar will bring you up to date and help you to understand the implications for you and your organisation.
When: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Breakfast 8.00am – 10am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW

Education Estates Exhibition 2019
2019-10-15 10:00 - 2019-10-16 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Constructing Excellence Manchester will one again be exhibiting at and supporting Education Estates on stand A4 on 15th and 16th October at Manchester Central.
Education Estates is a truly unique marketplace where manufacturers, distributors and service providers can meet decision-makers, clients and specifiers, make new contacts, generate leads and new product ideas, and identify current and emerging opportunities in the education sector.
Register for your FREE delegate pass today and come and speak with members of Constructing Excellence Manchester to discuss the many benefits of joining our club and the range of upcoming events we have scheduled.
For more information and to register your free place(s) please visit https://www.educationestates.com/register/

Learning from best practice – adding value by excellence.
2019-10-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
The annual Constructing Excellence awards celebrate best practice in the delivery of the homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools, universities and transport infrastructure. They are a great source of evidence on best practice, on what works under what circumstances. This year the judges were challenged and privileged in choosing winners from a series of fantastic entries which showcased exceptional work and talent and added value for their clients.
This month we hope to learn from a number of winning projects and will hear presentations from Interserve – the Digital Construction Award for the High Energy Beam Proton Project for the Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Premier Modular and ISG – Offsite Construction Award for the EBN Schools Programme of Works for Manchester City Council; and ISG and Spring & Co – the Preservation & Rejuvenation Award for the Corn Exchange Phase II, for Aviva Investment Property Trust.
When: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Breakfast 8.00am – 10am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Fee £15 Book now on Eventbrite here Free to members of Constructing Excellence Manchester (Companies – please book each attendee individually.)
Our series continues. Forthcoming seminar date: November 13th

Opportunities, challenges and innovation – transforming Construction across the supply chain
2019-11-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Trowers & Hamlins, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW
Our presenter, Dan Riley, co-founder of Radical Panda, will provide an understanding of how digital transformation can have a revolutionary impact across legacy processes and systems in all areas of the construction sector. He will look at the challenges facing the adoption of new technologies and the considerable benefits of doing so through the use of real-world examples, whilst demystifying the technology and focussing on value, return on investments, and return on experience.
A futures analyst and software architect, Dan has a background in creating new digital technology products and services; with an academic and commercial background in the development of immersive and interactive software for enterprise dating back to 2007. He has assisted cross-sector public and private sector organisations of all sizes in positioning themselves as leaders within their respective industries; empowering them to achieve dramatic and demonstrable results through engagement – increasing efficiency and productivity and differentiating themselves from their competition.
Fee. £15. Free to Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Booking: Eventbrite booking here

Embracing off-site - overcoming the barriers and gaining the benefits
2020-01-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Trowers & Hamlins, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW
The adoption of off-site construction is growing and beginning to show benefits in terms of delivery and performance. This seminar, presented by Mark Beirne of ESS Modular and Gwen Beeken of Osco Homes, will consider the current market position, the issues facing those considering off-site and look at the scope for accelerated process and quality improvements as we embrace digital manufacturing to unlock the undoubted benefits.

Mark is Head of Partnerships and Integration at ESS Modular. With over 30 years’ experience in Construction, typically working with and promoting SME’s covering areas including procurement, operations, and business change. He has been a member of Constructing Excellence for 10 years, and Collaborative Working Champion, with a particularly keen interest in MMC. ESS are an experienced volumetric modular manufacturer & principle contactor of 30 years, delivering projects throughout the UK & Ireland in sectors including, education, health & housing, offering vastly reduced programme times, cost certainty and precision-built factory buildings, quality guaranteed through a high level of QMS & industry accreditation.

Gwen is Managing Director at Procure Plus & Osco Homes and has a background in naval architecture and building construction. She joined Procure Plus in 2008, facilitating Decent Homes projects and looking for new ways to deliver efficiency. New homes was an obvious necessity and, after much consideration, Osco Homes was formed. Osco Homes is a panelised offsite builder, delivering turnkey contracts, both for Registered Providers and soon for itself as developer. With a desire to lead with quality and design, bringing lean and efficient processes throughout the process, while also building a new workforce, equipping them to deal with the challenges of offsite.

Fee. £15. Free to Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Booking: Eventbrite booking here

Building Regulations – 2020 update
2020-02-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Trowers & Hamlins, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW
Our seminar programme recently discussed the reform of the regulatory environment its application to the design and construction process and the emerging new responsibilities. As we move into 2020, with recent and planned changes to the Regulations falling into place, we now have a clearer view and much to learn.
This seminar, presented by Richard Cymler, a Regional Director of CE members Ball and Berry, will give you an essential overview of the implications of Regulation 7, the 2019 Approved Document B Volume 1 & 2 and the proposals for Parts F and L 2020 in terms of environmental performance together with procedural changes resulting from the Hackitt Review, which will all have significant impact on the design of both low and high rise residential buildings in particular.
Richard is responsible for the management and running of B & B’s Birmingham office, as well as leading on projects, maintaining client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Having worked in the building control sector for more than 35 years, Richard uses his extensive experience of complex projects, supporting clients through the challenges of building control, inspections and regulations.
Fee. £15. Free to Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Booking: Eventbrite booking here

Achieving digital transformation in construction – where are we going and how do we get there?
2020-03-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Trowers & Hamlins, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW
The Made Smarter Review in 2017 identified the construction industry as a key sector with £89.2 billion of value over the next ten years through the adoption of currently known digital technologies. Industrial digitalisation is a massive opportunity for UK industry and the wider economy. But the technologies that underpin it are also highly disruptive, requiring business to be innovative, agile and adaptable. Our speakers will explore how we are progressing and how transformation can be achieved.
Jonathan Dunkley is an architect with over a decades experience in the construction sector in both architecture and major multidisciplinary engineering firms. He is Digital Solutions Director for German investment fund, RSBG, and the technical and professional firms it owns, and is responsible for the development and delivery of new digital engineering services and solutions, aligning business and client objectives to emerging technologies to support business growth. Jonathan provides the tools and knowledge in order to embed a completely holistic and thorough approach to the use of BIM.
Nick Leach has more than 20 years’ experience working in the Construction industry and been involved in digital construction technologies in the UK AEC industry for over 11 years. Having worked for three large main Tier 1 contractors on a variety of projects he has experience at both project and at strategic levels. As the Strategic BIM Manager at Sir Robert McAlpine he is responsible for implementing and driving the integration of BIM and Digitalisation delivery nationally to ensure a consistent approach and that innovative ways of working are adopted to support the overall Sir Robert McAlpine business strategy and roadmap. Fee. £15. Free to Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Booking: Eventbrite booking here

CABE Built Environment England Conference
2023-06-20 | University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT
The inaugural conference in the NEW Built Environment Conference Series is taking place at the University of Salford on 20 June 2023.
Following the theme of Performance, Compliance and Safety, this technical and leadership conference will investigate key areas of the industry including the challenges of the new duty holder regime, the creation of a regulated building control profession, future testing and certification requirements of construction products, and the journey to zero carbon.
Join the event for four plenary sessions that will explore some of the key and most pressing subjects within the industry at the moment:

Bringing the Dutyholding Regime and Competence to Life
Construction Product Regulation, Certification, Warranty and Testing
Liability and Enforcement Under the Building Safety Act; and
Achieving Low or Zero Carbon in Practice.

Each session will see expert speakers come together and collaborate to share best practice, delve into the key aspects of new legislation, and explain what these changes mean for the construction sector. Concluding each session will be a lively debate in the form of a Q&A session, which will see expert panels interacting with a wide range of construction professionals, allowing the industry to delve deeper into the issues that are affecting the whole of the construction sector, as well as identifying opportunities for the future.

Energy House 2.0 Tour
The conference will conclude with a unique opportunity to tour Salford University’s Energy House 2.0, the world leading energy performance test facility located on the University campus. As the largest research facility of its kind, each of the two environmental chambers can accommodate two complete detached houses enabling companies to innovate and develop low carbon technologies for our future climate, today.

Trade Exhibition
Alongside the conference programme, there will be a trade exhibition, allowing you the opportunity to discover the most recent products and services of specialists within the industry.

Find Out More/ Book Your Place
To find out more visit the Built Environment Series event page or take a look at the BSR Keynote Address Press Release.

Carbon Reduction Plans
2023-06-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Hear from the experts David Kemp and Kristen Green about all things Carbon Reduction at the next Constructing Excellence Manchester event. Book via Eventbrite.

Skills shortages in Construction
2023-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | University of Bolton, Room Y0-02, Greater Manchester Business School, Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1SW
In the aftermath of the 2009 recession, the industry was struggling with 14,000 job vacancies that remained unfilled. Fast forward to 2022, and this figure has surged to a daunting 45,000. The situation is further compounded by an aging workforce and a dearth of new entrants, suggesting no imminent improvement.
And that’s just taking in account the skills for today’s industry – as digitalisation grows and the implementation of ambitious initiatives like the decarbonisation of major estates such as the NHS and education, the call for fresh skills and a more sustainable construction approach becomes ever more pressing.
In our September seminar, we will hear from Nicola Hodkinson, the owner and director of Seddon Construction Ltd. Nicola takes immense pride in the fact that over 10% of her workforce is engaged in ‘earn and learn’ contracts. Her mission is to galvanize the broader industry, spanning from the supply chain to clients, to proactively explore avenues for enhancing and upskilling our workforce.

Procurement Bill
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Trowers & Hamlins, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW
Hear from procurement experts Clare Tetlow, Senior Procurement Manager at Procure Plus and Andrea Leigh, Associate at Trowers & Hamlins.
Topics include:

A Procurement Bill update
The impact of the Procurement Bill for public bodies and bidders

More details will be announced shortly.

Successfully delivering complex projects across the NHS estate
2023-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Manchester, United Kingdom
Meet the Experts
Please join the Constructing Excellence Greater Manchester team and our panel for lively discussion.
The proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to Cradle charity, who provide free resources to the NHS and support to anyone affected by pregnancy loss.
Find out more www.cradlecharity.org Twitter @cradle_charity

Procurement Reform - are you prepared for the new Procurement Bill?
2024-02-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Trowers and Hamlins 55 Princess Street Manchester M2 4EW, 55 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Andrea Leigh (Trowers & Hamlins) and Claire Tetlow (Procure Plus) will be hosting a breakfast briefing the new Procurement Act 2023 with a particular focus on how this new legislation is likely to affect the construction industry and how clients and supply chain members can get the most out of the new regime.
Please join them for a focused session on the key issues and features of the legislation and a heads-up on what is to come in 2024 and an opportunity to discuss with other construction professionals how this will affect your business.
Registration: To secure your spot, register now! Limited seats available and all ticket proceeds will go to Trowers & Hamlins chosen charity – Lifeshare Lifeshare | Homeless Charity Manchester
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Webinar: Writing Winning Award Submissions
2024-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
It’s awards season, and Constructing Excellence Greater Manchester want to make sure our members have the best chance of writing a winning submission.
Supported by Tilbury Douglas and Seddon, our speaker Andrew Thomas (Constructing Excellence National Awards Judge) will take you through some quick tips to maximise your chances of picking up a well deserved accolade. We will be focusing on the North West Regional Construction Awards – NWRCA (constructionawardsnw.co.uk) but the tips will help you across the board.
Joining instructions will be shared once you have successfully secured your ticket.
Places are limited so make sure you book on soon!
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Digital Construction -Integrating AI into your processes
2024-05-16 15:30 - 18:00 | University of Salford – SEE Building, Salford
We are delighted to have two excellent speakers to debate and discuss the practical applications of AI and digital Twins in construction. The seminar is aimed at closing the gap between the theory and practice of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins in construction. How can these technologies be practically used – allowing firms to create, manage and make use of the quality and timely information captured. Where are the opportunities for firms to develop their business models to contribute to delivering zero carbon, safe, high-quality buildings and infrastructure that really meet people’s needs?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2024 NWRCA SHORT-LIST
Sponsored by Tilbury Douglas

Decarbonising Public Buildings: Do we have the right strategy? To celebrate World Environment day we take a look at some successes and how the PAS2038 standard could support clients.
2024-06-05 08:00 - 10:00 | TBC
