Constructing Excellence Midlands

Quiz & Give - LIVES Lincoln Edition! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 20th November for the first of many annual LIVES quizzes in Lincoln! This is more than just a quiz; it’s an opportunity to come together, enjoy a wonderful evening with friends, and make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. Every pound raised will go towards supporting LIVES and our mission to deliver life-saving services throughout Lincolnshire. The event will be held at The Drill on Free School Ln, Lincoln (LN2 1EY). Link in first comment for more details ⬇️

TOMORROW AT MIDDAY! FREE WEBINAR (8th November) with Charlie Law MIEMA, ICIOB, CEnv asking the important question: Why You Need to Know about Timber and Carbon? LINK TO REGISTER FOR FREE IN FIRST COMMENT ⬇️ Timber is the ultimate low carbon material. However, if we are to meet our net zero carbon commitments, it will be required in ever increasing quantities to build the low carbon structures of the future. To ensure a project’s carbon targets are met, both embodied and operational carbon must be measured to produce a whole life carbon assessment. There are approved standards that need to be followed when assessing the whole life carbon impact of an asset, and particular rules within these standards to be followed where timber elements are included. #timber #sustainability #netzero #carbonneutral #webinar #freewebinar

Refurbishment projects can be complex undertakings that require careful planning and execution to ensure success.... Read now to find out the 7 important factors which outline key considerations that can significantly influence the outcome of refurbishment initiatives. #refurbishment #knowledgesharing #construction

After an excellent Construction Summit in October at Aston Villa, Birmingham, we are happy to be able to share the presentation slides for the day. #knowledgesharing #construction #cemsummit2024 The Summit was kindly sponsored by Acivico Group

📢 In this episode of The Building Podcast, Katherine Evans, owner of “Bold as Brass” and winner of the prestigious “Most Influential Woman in Construction” award in September 2024, talks to Mark Wakeford about what it can be like to be a woman on UK construction sites and the need for better understanding around the challenges that they face. Link in the comments to listen ⬇️ Katherine expands on the steps that the industry needs to continue to take, to stop forcing women out of the sector and the opportunities that this will bring. She describes privilege in a manner that can be used by all to understand the consequences of poor privilege and the role that unconscious bias plays in failing site members who may be (even slightly) different to the “norm”. Katherine’s interview is a call to arms for the industry to be more aware of people, to be kinder to them and to enable this through significantly better conversations at all levels within the industry. #inclusion #diversity #womeninconstruction #privilege #podcast #constructionindustry

📢 Mark Wakeford’s latest Building Podcast with Malcolm Clarke MCIOB at Baxall Construction. Link in the comment to listen to this episode ⬇️   Construction is a people industry. It is “people that build for people” and many in the sector have been looking for the best corporate structure to support this mantra. One such solution is the Employee Ownership Trust, where a trust, owned by all the employees controls more than half the equity of the business. This puts the employees in charge of their own destiny and can support a one team culture within an organisation. Malcolm Clarke, MD of Baxall Construction, a successful tier one regional contractor, has steered his company through the process of having an employee ownership trust, which has allowed the existing directors to sell their equity and a new culture of “We are all in it together”. Malcolm talks through the pros and cons of an EOT, sharing examples of best practice along the way. A great listen for those looking for a different ownership structure to their business.

Sign up for our Collaboration in Construction Diploma 2025, led by industry experts. There can be no doubt that the need for collaborative working within the UK construction industry has never been greater. With tutors Noel Street, Lisa Reynolds, Marc Preite, David Emery, Richard Cymler, Richard O'Connor and Louise Lado-Byrnes #learning #professionaldevelopment #collaboration #construction #diploma

The last time we had a new Labour government back in 1997 they set up an industry task group, led by Sir John Egan, charged with identifying ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the UK construction industry, and deliver “best value” in infrastructure projects. Their report influenced our thinking for a generation, encouraging us to adopt best practices from other industries, particularly automotive. It advocated radical change, to think beyond the boundaries of our projects to unlock the potential in our supply chains, and to embrace the new discipline of supply chain management. The change of government set Martyn Jones thinking about the transformation we need today if we are to meet their aspirations for productivity-raising infrastructure projects – such as replacing dilapidated schools and hospitals – initiating new green energy projects, and building more council housing. #coevolution #sustainability #ecosystem #leadership #construction #innovation

Congratulations Shropshire Constructing Excellence for holding such a successful 'Meet the Buyer' event!

This Thursday in Birmingham #g4c #youngprofessionals #construction