Constructing Excellence Manchester

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

Official Launch - Making Places in the North
2018-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | DWF LLP, DWF LLP, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AA, United Kingdom
Creating great places for people to live is about more than building houses. Where those homes are built, the physical environment, how they connect and the creation of neighbourhoods and communities make the places in which we desire to set down our roots.
Making Places in the North is an initiative by Constructing Excellence Manchester, exploring all these issues and embracing the skills, knowledge and capabilities of built environment professionals to explore how we can build a quality, sustainable environment, making the North a great place to live and work and to support the economic ambitions of the Northern Powerhouse.
Our milestone event brings together our partners to discuss these ambitions with Hugh Ellis (TCPA), Shelagh Grant (the Housing Forum), Julia Park (RIBA), David Rudlin, (The Academy of Urbanism) and joined by Henri Murison of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and Don Ward of Constructing Excellence.
Join us and join the debate. Learn how we plan to engage with professionals across the North, from Liverpool to Leeds and Newcastle in the making of places.
FREE to members of Constructing Excellence and £15 for non-members.
Book your tickets here
For more details please contact us

Are you fully exploiting intelligent data management in your business?
2018-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Until recently the uptake of digital in construction was poor. The industry is stuck in a cycle of low margins and it has been difficult to feel confident to invest in new technology. This is now changing and the sector is waking up to a new era of digitisation.
Technologies are changing the traditional approaches to building projects. But Business systems and processes are ripe for change, especially in the pre-construction sector. A recent survey discovered that construction businesses expect to gain over 3% per annum in cost reductions over the next three years by implementing a digital strategy. The investment of time and money into digitisation is essential.
myConsole provides a next generation digital platform enabling integrated solutions across construction procurement. Philip Collard will share insights on the digital journey we now need to take and demonstrate how harnessing the power of data and analytics can create efficiencies, dramatically increase win rates and lead to increased performance across the construction process.

Government Property and Estates Conference 2018
2018-04-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Old Trafford Stadium, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom
Roger Burton, chair of Constructing Excellence, explains how only a modernised and efficient construction sector can deliver the public estate of the future.
The public sector’s ambition to modernise and improve its estate will not only require the disposal of surplus assets but the rationalisation of the £3bn property portfolio. Reducing costs and increasing efficiencies will inevitably involve the construction industry in re-providing or modernising the residual estate. Public sector clients therefore need to be confident of the ability of the construction industry to deliver their product effectively and reliably to meet cost and time requirements.
The construction industry forms a significant element of our economy. With an annual output around £100bn it is almost seven per cent of the economy and provides three million jobs. But it suffers from a complex and extended structure involving the management of thousands of smaller enterprises operating in a competitive environment. The selection process continues to favour the lowest cost offer as opposed to best value and the industry operates at low profit margins which does not help in improving quality, delivery and ultimate performance and has significantly restrained investment over decades. This has had the effect of limiting productivity growth – the industry has virtually flatlined in this respect since the watershed Egan report, Rethinking Construction, published twenty years ago. He found then that the “the industry as a whole is underachieving, with too little capital investment, research, development and training” resulting in “low client satisfaction”. Little has changed.
The industry cannot be complacent. Low productivity, low skills, low margins and the resultant low profitability are a recipe for ultimate failure. Recent research shows that while accounting for seven per cent of economic output, construction also suffers 16.5 per cent of insolvencies with the inevitable difficulties this causes for the industry’s clients. So how can we secure change in the industry to deliver better performance and resilience? The recent Farmer Review exhorts the industry to “modernise or die”. It needs to improve relationships and increase levels of investment in research and development and change commissioning trends from traditional to collaborative approaches embracing innovation and pre-manufactured approaches – shifting towards construction processes where more elements can be fabricated in a factory environment for on-site assembly.
Clients of the industry and particularly those in the public sector have an important role to play. Their ability to influence construction processes has already been realised in the rapid transition to the use of digital technologies in design and delivery to BIM Level 2. The Digital Review suggest that the industry can be transformed by ensuring digitalisation at scale to realise productivity increase, the creation of highly skilled jobs and increased UK export opportunities. Enabling successful digitalisation and greater pre-manufacture will demand a culture change in the industry and its clients. Increased collaboration, early contactor and sub-contractor involvement in solution development facilitated by appropriate procurement arrangements, replacing lowest price tendering with long term relationships, with greater co-ordination of design and assembly will be key to delivering a leaner, more productive approach to delivery. This will result in less waste, less duplication and greater efficiency generating better value for money, profitability and a sustainable and resilient industry, all to the benefit of the industry’s clients. They should demand no less.
This agenda for the Government Property and Estates Conference is promoted and supported by Constructing Excellence, a platform from which to stimulate debate and drive much needed change in the construction sector. Our thought leading members from the entire supply chain – clients, industry and users – share a vision for change through innovation and collaboration.
Constructing Excellence in Manchester is part of the regional presence based in Salford University and the Centre for Construction Innovation. As a result of this relationship our members are being offered free attendance at the forthcoming Conference on the 26th April which will address the challenges facing the public sector estate and anticipate how new policies may impact on your organisation. To book your place please contact j.kilby1@salford.ac.uk including your name, job title, email address and Constructing Excellence membership number.

High Density New Housing – Towards Zero Carbon
2018-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Manchester’s ambition is to become one of the leading green cities in Europe. Following a series of consultation events, those ambitions will be debated at the Mayor’s Green Summit this week, more details here. Housing is responsible for 27% of our carbon emissions and by 2050 Manchester wishes to see all our new and existing stock with very low or zero output and running on clean energy.
At the same time the Greater Manchester Spacial Framework is under consideration – after the initial consultation in October last year the latest version is due to be issued in June. The Framework expects the population to grow by around 300,000 up to 2035 demanding a further 227,000 net new homes to be created. It is likely that the latest version will continue to expect the industry to ‘deliver the highest standards of sustainable design’ with a focus on that delivery in town centres to capitalise on good transport access, 40,000 new dwellings in Manchester city centre alone.
In February our seminar looked at the principles and practice of retrofitting our current housing stock. In response to these twin challenges, this seminar will appropriately focus on the design of medium and high density, low to zero carbon homes enabling us to meet Manchester’s targets.
Mark Bryan of TÜV SÜD will demonstrate, based on their research and project delivery, how higher density residential development in our own towns and cities can meet the Zero Carbon Homes standard now.
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When: Wednesday 11th April
Breakfast. 8 – 10am
Where: Trowers and Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
BOOK HERE
The CE Manchester team look forward to seeing you at our Spring 2018 series.
Further dates for your diary: 16th May and June 13th and July 11th

Cash Flow in Construction by Ayming UK
2018-03-22 15:00 - 17:30 | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD, United Kingdom
Ayming UK are members of London Constructing Excellence and will be delivering this event at Manchester chamber of Commerce.
As part of the national Constructing Excellence network, the Manchester club are promoting this event to members.
DETAILS:
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. So, how can you make the most of it?
Join Ayming UK as we hear from industry experts on strategies that best improve your projects’ cash flow.
The seminar and Q&A will be followed by networking drinks and canapés.
Our speakers are:
Paul Hickey, Group Finance Director, McGee
“Cash is King… but what does it mean in practise?”
The importance of giving cash equal billing with profit as a business performance measure.
Richard Whitehouse, Director, Sancus Finance
“Funding available for construction companies”
Exploring the mechanisms available to increase cash flow, including Supply Chain Finance and Asset-Backed lending.
Barnaby Redwood, R&D Tax Specialist, Ayming UK
“Cash back from HMRC for tricky construction projects”
Applying R&D tax relief legislation to everyday construction projects and challenges.
Tickets to the event are free on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your places please click here

CL:AIRE / NWBRF Networking Event
2018-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Rain Bar Manchester, 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG, United Kingdom
CL:AIRE, in association with the North West Brownfield Regeneration Forum, is pleased to be holding an informal networking event on 20 March 2018 and members of Constructing Excellence Manchester are welcome to attend.
It has been organised for current CL:AIRE Members, members ofthe NWBRF and DoWCoP Qualified Persons. Members of the Geological Society and Constructing Excellence are also welcome to attend.
Venue
Rain Bar
80 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JG
www.rain-bar.co.uk
Please join us from 5.30pm to 8.00pm, although you will be able to continue to enjoy your evening in the main bar area after this time.
Sponsorship has kindly been provided by Deep Soil Mixing, McAuliffe Environmental and Ward Special Projects.
Registration is required, so please sign up here to attend.

A Lean Approach to Housing – for improved productivity and better utilisation of limited resources
2018-03-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
The Farmer Review highlighted the issue of workforce and skill shortages, recently echoed by the Federation of Master Builders who expressed particular concerns about Brexit.
If we are to deliver the housing target of 300,000 pa with the same or reduced workforce and skills we need to make radical changes in what and how we deliver. The adoption of Lean Construction is going to be essential.
Our speakers will explain the challenges and opportunities this represents, discussing both the supporting evidence and the practical solutions to achieving this on a large scale.
An introduction by Derek Drysdale, Director and Trustee of the Lean Construction Institute – UK, will be followed by a presentation by Chris Lee.
Chris qualified as an Architect but has been actively involved in housing projects across Europe as both designer and developer.
He is an Associate of Delta Partners practicing lean construction in large scale residential projects in France, Luxembourg and Belgium and will demonstrate the benefits of adopting lean practice in case studies.
Book your tickets here

MASTERCLASS: Exploring the opportunities of integrating Green Infrastructure into built environment projects
2018-03-02 09:30 - 14:00 | Room 1.69/1.70. Humanities Bridgeford Street Building, University of Manchester, M15 6FH, Room 1.69/1.70 Humanities Bridgeford St Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, N15 6FH, United Kingdom
This event is being run by the UK Green Building Council
Overview
Join us in Manchester for this three-hour UKGBC Masterclass on increasing the resilience of our cities through green infrastructure solutions. You will be able to explore the challenges of integrating Green Infrastructure into built environment projects and will learn from industry experts how they have successfully implemented innovative Green Infrastructure solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to share experiences alongside your peers and will obtain practical guidance on how you can start to integrate these solutions into your project designs.
This Masterclass is being undertaken jointly with the University of Manchester and is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Speakers include

Richard Sabin, Biotecture Design
Paul Nolan, Mersey Forest

Key objectives

Know how Green Infrastructure can be adopted as part of climate change mitigation and resilience
Explore practical options to implement new thinking and innovation for GI in your organisation and on specific projects
Be equipped with a ‘how to’ guide on taking concepts forward into your organisation.

Who should attend
Built environment professionals and those with an interest in increasing green infrastructure within cities, from either the public or the private sector.
Why attend?
Learn how industry experts have adopted tools and strategies to successfully implement green infrastructure solutions. Receive advice and approaches on ‘how to’ apply these solutions practically in your business.
Free to attend. Refreshments and Networking lunch provided (13:00-14:00)

Retrofit of existing housing – the key to Manchester’s Carbon Challenge
2018-02-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Manchester has stated its intention for the city to be run entirely on green energy within the next 35 years. This will not be achieved without the comprehensive deep insulation of our existing housing stock and the scrapping of gas heating.
Our speakers will explain the challenges and opportunities this represents, discussing both the supporting research and the practical solutions to achieving this on a large scale.
Professor Will Swan leads the Applied Buildings and Energy Research Group at the University of Salford, home to the Salford Energy House, and has undertaken ground-breaking work on retrofit and controls, with widely published research on the topic.
For over a decade, Charlie Baker has been undertaking pioneering retrofit projects close to carbon neutrality, has devised retrofit standards, and their management, supply chain, mutual finance and delivery models while evolving a set of replicable, proven details which can be applied to existing housing at scale. His company, red co-op, won the Constructing Excellence NW Innovation Award in 2017.
When: Wednesday 14th February
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.00am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Please put this date in your diary.
Booking on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2F4A53k
Fee £15. Free to members of Constructing Excellence Manchester

Fire Safety in the Residential Sector: The New Landscape
2018-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire has shaken up the construction industry. The matter affects designers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors as well as clients, inspectors, regulatory bodies and facility managers. Understanding regulations and ensuring that they are fully and correctly applied is a must.
An inquiry into the tragic fire and an independent review of building regulations and fire safety are underway. This is an opportunity to take stock of the current landscape, bring our understanding of the technical demand of fire safety up to date in the new context and hear from management in the residential sector about their response.
We will hear from Nick Jenkins of Booth Muirie, cladding specialists, who are advising the Government following the Grenfell fire, and Nick Jenkins of Salus Approved Inspectors who will bring us up to date and reflect on the current concerns, and Emma Richman, Director Of Assets at Great Places Housing.

A Feast of Festive Pies!
2017-11-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Town Hall Tavern, 20 Tib Lane, Manchester, M2 4JA, United Kingdom
Merry Christmas to all members of Constructing Excellence Manchester, and to all a great night!
As a valued member of Constructing Excellence we welcome you to join us for a feast of festive pies.
You will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and we will have a selection of Manchester’s famous pies, peas and gravy available during the evening hosted at a true Manchester Landmark; The Town Hall Tavern.
If you are not a member of Constructing Excellence Manchester but would still like to attend and find out more about the benefits of membership, then please join us with a nominal fee of £10 for the evening.
For more information or to book your place(s) please contact Daniel Cross on 0161 728 8300 or email marketing@vaclensa.com.

New Models of Construction Procurement – latest developments in integrated and collaborative approaches
2017-11-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
We team up with the CIOB for this presentation by Don Ward, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence and Colin Harding, past President of the CIOB.
Both our speakers are no newcomers to working to develop integrated and collaborative ways of working. The Government Construction Strategy identifies three new models of construction procurement: two-stage open book, cost-led procurement and integrated project insurance. These all aim to facilitate collaboration. The Cabinet Office’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) now recommends two of these approaches for the public sector.
This event will provide an overview of these models and provide detailed insight into two related developments: the new FAC-1 framework agreement and the IDC Single Responsibility approach as supported by CIOB. FAC-1 is attracting wide-ranging interest and this session will illustrate the new processes and links by which it supports collaboration and improved value.
When: Wednesday 15th November
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.00am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Please put this date in your diary.
Booking on Eventbrite will commence next week
Fee £10. Free to members of Constructing Excellence Manchester and CIOB
The CE Manchester team look forward to seeing you at our Spring 2018 series. Planned dates: January 17th, February 14th, March 14th. And don’t forget the members-only evening on 29th November

Education Estates Conference
2017-11-01 09:00 - 2017-11-02 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Whether you are involved in adding new buildings, considering refurbishing existing buildings or carrying out ongoing maintenance work, Education Estates is here to help you source the information, solutions, and ideas that you need.
Education Estates is a truly unique event that brings education professionals together from the primary, secondary, further, and higher education sectors (essentially the education sector under one roof for two days).
Constructing Excellence Manchester will be exhibiting to meet with visitors and other exhibitors to share the benefits of membership and recent achievements of our members so be sure to register for your delegate pass.
Register and visit www.educationestates.co.uk for more information.

Smart Cities – the potential of intelligent infrastructure
2017-10-11 09:00
Digitalization is changing our world. Today the number of connected devices has surpassed the number of humans on the planet. These intelligent devices generate massive amounts of data, transforming life and business across all sectors. However, much infrastructure has yet to be transformed by the information age. Instead, in most places, trains, power systems, buildings, buses, and roads have hardly changed in nature and we have only just begun to unlock the potential of fully digitized, electrified, information-enabled, intelligent infrastructure. Doing so will be key to meeting the world’s present and future sustainable development challenges.
With a preface by Professor Hisham Elkadi, Dean and Chair of Architecture at the University of Salford, Elaine Trimble of Siemens will introduce us to the Smart City and how this will enable us to respond to the challenge of constant change in our urban environment and how digital technological solutions across all infrastructure domains will make cities more efficient, sustainable and resilient.
When: Wednesday 11th October
Breakfast 8.00 – 10.00am
Where: Trowers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street, Manchester M2 4EW
Fee £10. Free to members of Constructing Excellence Manchester
Book online here
The CE Manchester team look forward to seeing you at our Autumn series.
Further dates: November 15th Joint with CIOB – New forms of procurement. Members only evening Wednesday 29th November

Healthcare Estates Conference
2017-10-10 10:00 - 2017-10-11 18:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Visitors and delegates responsible for running and maintaining some of the biggest estates in the NHS and private sector will be attending Healthcare Estates in Manchester this October to learn about the latest innovations in key areas of the healthcare estate.
Five theatres on the exhibition floor provided free content in mental health; water & infection; energy efficiency; BIM and Specification and a new theatre with presentations from key NHS trusts looking at Hospital Engineering.
Constructing Excellence Manchester will be exhibiting to meet with visitors and other exhibitors to share the benefits of membership and recent achievements of our members so be sure to register for your delegate pass.
Register and visit www.healthcare-estates.com for more information.

The Ordsall Chord – Bridging Two Cities in a Historic Environment
2017-09-29 09:00 - 11:00
The Ordsall Chord project is at the heart of Network Rail’s £1bn+ Northern Powerhouse to improve travel in the north.
Allan Parker and Mark Chambers of Network Rail will describe the collaborative approach and innovative procurement which has enabled this award winning project to be delivered on or before the programmed completion date within approved cost plan and to quality exceeding expectation whilst delivering the highest of health and safety standards.
This is the biggest transport project in the north of England for decades and sees the construction of a new rail viaduct which will, for the first time in history, provide a direct link between Manchester’s three mainline stations (Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria).
The project spans the boundary between Manchester and Salford, passing through the area of the first passenger railway station in the world, on Liverpool Road. The urban areas are being redeveloped, creating open and attractive spaces for the public to enjoy.
PRICE:
£10 (non-members)
FREE (members)
DATE:
Friday 29th Sept 2017
TIME:
8:00am – 10:00am
VENUE:
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
55 Princess Street
Manchester
M2 4EW

G4C North West Launch Event
2017-09-28 17:30 - 19:30
Fancy becoming a member of Generation 4 Change North West (G4CNW)?
G4CNW are a regional subgroup of Constructing Excellence, on a mission to change the construction industry and encourage, promote and engage with the next future generation.
G4CNW aims to develop young professionals, students and graduates across the North West of England, helping to support them with their developing careers, foster their ideas and promote their ability to benefit/add value to the wider construction industry.
Interested? If so, come along to the G4CNW official launch event for your chance to get involved. We are looking for a diverse group of individuals to join as members, that are passionate and hungry for a challenge, currently involved, and or studying the construction and built environment.
This is a unique opportunity to become a member of this exciting group, network with like minded individuals, and with those currently involved. It’s also a great opportunity to get out into the industry and see/share good practice.

Speaker 1: G4CNW Chair Olivia Hughes, Project 5 Consulting
Speaker 2: Tim Platts, Managing Director at Class of your Own Ltd
Speaker 3: Wes Beaumont, Principal Consultant at Arcadis
Speaker 4: Gemma Booth, Junior Estimator at Seddon Construction Ltd
Speaker 5: JC (Jeanne) Townsend, Managing Director at WYG

Venue
The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HY

Agenda
4.30pm – Arrival Drinks Reception and Networking
5.00pm – Welcome from G4CNW
5.05pm – An introduction from Constructing Excellence
5.15pm – Tim Platts, Class of your Own Limited
5.30pm – Wes Beaumont, Arcadis
5.45pm – Gemma Booth, Seddon Construction Ltd
6.00pm – JC (Jeanne) Townsend, WYG Ltd
6.15pm – Olivia Hughes, G4CNW Chair
6.30pm – Networking and Close

4th Annual Construction Summit North
2017-09-13 - 2017-09-15
Now in its fourth year, the largest property and construction event of its kind outside of London will connect 400 delegates with some of the biggest names in the industry and will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the region and across the UK construction sector.
Organised by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the University of Salford the event will explore how the Government’s industrial strategy, regional devolution and the affordable homes programme will shape the North’s property sector in the years to come.
Discuss the region’s infrastructure and connectivity needs, how Brexit will affect strategic planning and investment and how policy changes will impact on business.
Members of Constructing Excellence Manchester will be attending as guest speakers on two different panels:

Roger Burton, Chairman – Day 1 – “The Landscape of Opportunities”
This session shall provide for an assessment of the construction industry following June’s election, the impact of the recent mayoral elections, the significance of Greater Manchester’s devolution deal, how this impacts the industrial strategy, Northern Powerhouse and Brexit.

This session will also provide for an opportunity to address how best political and industry specific leaders can most effectively plan through the myriad of initiatives, projects and legislation-how can the sector can identify the priorities and shape the future?
It will look at the future of the Industrial Strategy, the sector deal for construction and what part businesses will play in this.

Philip Isgar, Committee Member Constructing Excellence Manchester, Nuclear Institute, and Chair Digital Community – Day 2
“How innovation can drive value through the digital transformation in the construction process from design through to operation”

LOCATION:
New Adelphi Theatre
University of Salford
University Rd
Salford
M5 4WT
for more information please visit the official website here.

G4C North West Awareness Launch
2017-04-21 11:30 - 14:30 | WYG, Quay West, MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester, M17 1HH, United Kingdom
Would you like to get involved with the Generation 4 Change North West? Would you like to change the face of construction and develop the next future generation of the industry?
Would you like to meet with other likeminded professionals and get clued up on the latest industry hot topics?
If so, come along to the very first G4CNW Awareness Launch event for your chance to get involved with this exciting and fast paced group. We are looking for a diverse group of young professionals to join as committee and group members, that are passionate and hungry for a challenge, currently involved, or studying the construction and built environment.
This is a great opportunity to network with those involved and a chance to get out into the industry and see/share good practice.
Event Agenda
10.30am: Presentation from G4CNW Co-chairs Olivia Hughes, Project Five Consulting and Johnathan Munkley, WYG. This will cover;

Self-introduction, who we are and how we got involved with G4C
Who G4C and G4C North West are;
Our aims and objectives;
What we do;
How you can get involved;
Committee roles available within the group;
Your commitment;
Future events;
Q&A.

11.15am: Presentation from Tim Whitehill, National Chair of Constructing Excellence Clubs, on CE National and wider movement.
11.30am: Coffee, cake and networking
11.45am: Committee Meeting – We will be holding our very first committee meeting for those interested in becoming committee members after the mornings session. During this meeting we will assign committee roles and responsibilities, agree commitments and a management structure, discuss how we can drive the group forward change within the industry as a group and plan future events.
1pm – Lunch and networking
1.30pm – End
We look forward to seeing you there and welcome your ideas within this brand new regional G4C group.
Tickets are available here and if you would like any further information about the group or this events, please contact; Olivia Hughes, G4CNW, olivia.hughes@projectfiveconsulting.co.uk.

Futureproofing Construction
2017-03-23 08:00 - 10:30 | UoS MediaCityUK, Plot B4, Salford Quays, Salford, Manchester, M50 2HE, United Kingdom
Constructing Excellence, the University of Salford, Salford City College and Salford City Council are seeking help from construction industry organisations within the North West to act as mentors and offer pledges of employment opportunities to Interns & Apprenticeships.
The three organisations are collaborating with two north west construction companies; Whitfield & Brown Limited and Seddon Construction, who in the true sense of collaboration are acting as facilitators working together to help form a “route map” for people considering a career in construction.
An event being held on 23rd March 2017 at UOS Mediacity will see a variety of key note speakers addressing the challenges being faced, how we can collectively positively promote construction, entice and encourage young people into the industry and how we can meet the aspirational goals set by the government with the provision of skills to meet demand.
You can make your pledge by getting in touch with danny.cross@vaclensa.com and a pledge sign up form will be sent to you.

Constructing Excellence Manchester supporting CHAIN:17
2017-02-18 09:30 - 16:30 | John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M15 6BH, United Kingdom
13:00- Manchester Association of Engineers: The challenges the next generation of Engineers will face
13:30- Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers
14:00- Institution Structural Engineers
14:30- Break
15:00- Institution of Civil Engineers
15:30- Institution of Mechanical Engineers
16:00- Discussion Panel
16:30- Closing Remarks
16:40- End
We look forward to seeing you there!
Following CHAIN:17 the IET Young Members are holding a networking session at nearby Dog Bowl.
To book your FREE tickets please click here.

Buildings Maintenance Show
2017-02-01 - 2017-02-02 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Taking place in Manchester Central on 1st and 2nd February 2017 Constructing Excellence Manchester will be hosting a stand (C8) and delivering seminars on both days at The Buildings Maintenance Show.
The show brings together clients, suppliers and policy-makers from across the public and private sectors, over two-days in Manchester and is a unique opportunity for attendees to view the latest products and services available, make new contacts, and find solutions to current and future maintenance & FM issues.
Day 1 will also feature guest speaker Don Ward, CEO of Constructing Excellence, and will discuss ‘Excellence through Collaboration’.
The Exhibition & Conference is FREE to all, to register CLICK HERE and for more information please contact Daniel Cross on 0161 728 8300 or email danny.cross@vaclensa.com

FutuREstorative - Towards a New Sustainability
2017-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Martin Brown will be sharing his and contributor insights from the recently published RIBA Book FutuREstorative which has brought together thought leaders in the UK and beyond within Martin’s overarching narrative.
Central to FutuREstorative is the emergence of a net positive and restorative sustainability, exploring the shift from an often blinkered focus on sustainability as simply energy performance to a more rounded social, wellness, health and healthy buildings debate.
The presentation will highlight the importance of collaboration and digital sharing, through social media and building information management, as the new ‘tools’ in the sustainability toolbox. This will be complemented by a presentation by Ged Couser of BDP which focusses on the RIBA Award winning Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, a scheme which demonstrates architectural excellence while contributing positively to its economic, social, environmental and cultural context becoming probably the most sustainable major acute hospital in the UK.
Please diary this date.
Booking will commence early January.
Fee £10 / Free to members of CE Manchester, CIBSE and the Landscape Institute.
2017 marks the twentieth year of the Egan report ‘Rethinking Construction’ and we will be revisiting those enduring themes through this and future events.
Further dates for your diary: 15th February and 23rd March

Brexit and the construction industry: Opportunity or Threat?
2016-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
The final Constructing Excellence Manchester event for 2016 is taking place on Wednesday 16th November and is set to be a lively discussion around Brexit.
This will feed into work that GMCC are undertaking (intended will inform a section of the Construction Summit 2017.)
Be sure not to miss out and reserve your place today.
FREE to all Constructing Excellence Members
£10 to non-members – JOIN TODAY

Collaboration for change: Rising to the Challenge
2016-10-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
A presentation by Robin Nicholson, senior partner at Cullinan Studio and Simon Foxell, principal of the Architects Practice and author of ‘Starting a Practice: A Plan of Work’
In May 2015 the multi-disciplinary Edge ginger group launched ‘Collaboration for Change’, the report from the Edge Commission on the Future of Professionalism, chaired by Paul Morrell, the first Chief Construction Adviser to Government.
The Commission concluded that the pressures for change that the professions face are real and profound but with an equally powerful conviction that there is an opportunity to find a new position for themselves that captures the best of the values of their past, while being relevant to the 21st century challenges we face.
Core Edge members Simon Foxell and Robin Nicholson will report on progress to date and discuss how the North-West might rise to Morrell’s challenges.
Fee: £10 / free to members of Constructing Excellence
Click here to book on Eventbrite

Lean Construction – Delivering greater efficiency and enhanced performance
2016-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Lean Construction focusses on helping teams operating in the built environment enhance performance by identifying and eliminating waste throughout the whole life cycle of the process, enabling teams to deliver enhanced project performance and programme certainty against key project objectives including Quality, Cost, Delivery, H&S and Environmental performance.
This event will provide the delegate the opportunity to understand the key principles of Lean Construction, how to start or further the Lean journey and will also provide real ‘live’ project and organisational case studies where Lean has been applied to improve collaboration, team, task and project performance.
The 3 key speakers at the event are;
Andy Spooner
Director/Lean Construction Expert – Project Five Consulting
David Wilson
Senior Project Manager – Kier Construction (Northern)
Phil Thompson
Materials & Logistics Manager – NG Bailey
Constructing Excellence Members = FREE
Non-Members = £10
8:00am registration for 8:30am start time.

Ethical Sourcing: What is good and where do I start?
2016-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Our speaker will be Professor Jacqui Glass who leads Loughborough University’s ‘Action Programme for Responsible Sourcing’ (APRES) and is lead author of the new guide “Where do your construction products come from, how are they produced, what are the working conditions in manufacture, and what impact do they have on the environment?”
Construction materials should be sourced responsibly and designers have a real and significant opportunity to influence and reduce ethical risks through their specification writing and influence on procurement strategies for clients and contractors.
This seminar will explore these issues and introduces a new Guide to Ethical Sourcing to assist you in ascertaining what good looks like and to help the project team agree on outcomes.
Book your place online today
Fee £10. Free to CE members

Improving Value through new models of Construction Procurement
2016-06-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
This seminar is an opportunity to learn how your business can benefit from the adoption of the new FAC-1 Framework Alliance documents and how they enable construction procurement to meet the broadest public sector requirements for value and social benefits.
The new forms of contract will be set in the context of the Government’s Construction Strategy and will be fully explained with reference to the Effectiveness of Frameworks report and specific case studies on which the speakers have worked together as both Project Mentors and Academic Partners
Speakers: Professor David Mosey the former head of Projects and Construction at Trowers and Hamlins, and Peter McDermott, Professor of Construction Management/Procurement, Salford University.
Cost: £10 non – Constructing Excellence Members
FREE – Constructing Excellence Members

Transforming Greater Manchester's Energy Landscape
2016-03-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Towers & Hamlins LLP, 55 Princess Street , Manchester , M2 4EW, United Kingdom
Presentation by Dr Julian Packer, Low Carbon Investment Director, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Greater Manchester has set a challenging target of a reduction in CO2 of 48% by 2020 compared with 1990 levels. To achieve this aim will require action in both the public and private sectors.
This presentation will describe the current programme of work being undertaken by the Combined Authority ranging from district heating schemes to the potential for a Greater Manchester energy trading company.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reducing-our-carbon-output-implementing-a-combined-energy-network-for-manchester-tickets-21551662603
