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Our Group Head of Project Services, William Mooney, will be hosting a panel on innovation at the Project Controls Expo UK on November 5th, 2024.   William commented "Innovation is a topic I am passionate about so when asked to host a panel on the topic at the expo, it was an easy invitation to accept. The term innovation has many facets and can have differing connotations for each person. At our panel, we will explore four key elements of innovation: Digitisation and Transformation, Optimising Data, the Future of Project Controls, and finally, New Concepts and Best Practices." More on the Projects Control Expo UK here: https://lnkd.in/dGeCJZYu   #ProjectControlsExpoUK #Digitisation #DataOptimisation #Innovation #BestPractices #FutureOfProjectControls #IndustryExperts #PanelDiscussion #Transformation #ProjectManagement #Networking

Continuous improvement is crucial to the future of construction, which is why we are lead industry partner on the creation of a new digital tool designed to help businesses assess their innovation capabilities and see the impact of their efforts. We’re working alongside City of Glasgow College and Scottish Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (ScottishIKE), to develop the Built Environment Innovation Assessment (BEIA) platform. Funded by Built Environment - Smarter Transformation it’ll help businesses assess their strengths, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to drive growth. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/emGTYrEN #Construction #innovation #collaboration #growth

The deadline for the Building Innovation Awards 2024 is fast approaching Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking work   ENTER NOW ! From the #materials and #technologies reshaping what is possible, to the #contractors and #manufacturers adopting #modernmethodsofconstruction, the Building Innovation Awards highlights the #technologies, approaches and #projects that are not just boosting #productivity and #profits – but delivering #greener, #smarter and #safer #buildings The #awards recognise and #celebrate the #pioneering individuals, #organisations and #partnerships that are embracing emerging #technologies and #digital #transformation in order to take UK #construction to the next level ENTRY DEADLINE: 19th JULY SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED: 2nd SEPTEMBER AWARDS CEREMONY: 17th OCTOBER

🌍 Launching Our New Guide: Buying Greener Technology in the UK 📘 Today at the CCS Technology Forum in London, we introduced our Buying Greener Technology in the UK guide to public sector technology buyers and leaders from across the UK. This event provided a great opportunity to connect with professionals dedicated to making more sustainable choices in tech procurement, and we're excited to share this new resource to help drive that mission forward! As part of this project, we conducted a survey across UK public sector technology commercial teams - and the findings were eye-opening. 70% of respondents reported that they don’t currently consider specific environmental factors when making hardware and software purchases. This highlighted a clear need for practical guidance to help teams align their technology decisions with environmental goals. Developed in collaboration with Crown Commercial Service, and funded by the Open Contracting Partnership’s LIFT accelerator programme, the Buying Greener Technology guide focuses on practical steps to make technology procurement processes greener, while offering valuable insights for multiple areas of sustainability: 🌿 Incorporating Green Practices into IT Strategies This guide helps organisations align digital and IT strategies with sustainability objectives, embedding environmental responsibility into technology goals 📊 Supporting Net Zero Reporting Access resources to track the environmental impact of your tech procurement and measure contributions to net zero targets 📅 Planning Future Technology Contracts Use this guide to evaluate and plan your hardware and software needs in a way that minimises environmental impact 📝 Designing Green Procurement Processes We offer ready-to-use criteria and language to help make sustainability a core part of your procurement, along with tips on verifying and monitoring compliance This guide is essential for commercial teams, sustainability leads, and tech buyers aiming to make green choices standard practice in their tech procurement 🌱💻 Explore the full guide here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/euwvqUJD #SustainableProcurement #greentech #NetZero #SocialValue #greenprocurement - Johnny Hugill, Leyre Villaizan Herrero, Florence Mayo, Sam Mingoia, Ryan Shea, Alexander de Carvalho, Crown Commercial Service, Open Contracting Partnership, Volodymyr Tarnay, Kristen Green MCIPS, Gavin Hayman, Photography by: Geo Polley

🌍 Recognizing the Pioneers of Innovation in Construction! 🌍 BuiltWorlds has unveiled its 2024 Global Innovators List, celebrating 75 trailblazing companies that are redefining the buildings and infrastructure construction industries. 🎉 This marks the fifth year of BuiltWorlds’ Global Innovators program and the first time the list has expanded to feature 75 companies. 💬 “These companies are the first movers, the lighthouses in the fog, and sometimes the canaries in the coal mine for the global industry,” says Tyler Sewall, Senior Research Director at BuiltWorlds. “Their work inspires, educates, and informs the entire ecosystem.” This annual recognition highlights organizations that are not just keeping up with change but driving it—internally, externally, and on a global scale. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s honorees for leading the way and setting a new standard for innovation in our industry. Let’s continue to build the future together! #BuiltWorlds #GlobalInnovators2024 #ConstructionInnovation #InfrastructureTechnology #LeadershipInConstruction https://lnkd.in/eWwukUWN Amy Hamm Andrea Gepner Tammy Hall Abid Ali Dave Prescher Theodore E. Davis, Jr., Ph.D. Tom Phelan Kent Anderson Paula Travis Kelly Long Tracy Dahlin Travis Pyke Ben Gaxiola Andy Miller Jason Hansen Erik Cofield

What’s in store for construction professionals at #AcumaticaSummit? From construction-specific breakout sessions to insights on the latest technology trends, this is the event where construction leaders can learn how to optimize projects, improve communication, and drive business…

What’s in store for construction professionals at #AcumaticaSummit? From construction-specific breakout sessions to insights on the latest technology trends, this is the event where construction leaders can learn how to optimize projects, improve communication, and drive business…

What’s in store for construction professionals at #AcumaticaSummit? From construction-specific breakout sessions to insights on the latest technology trends, this is the event where construction leaders can learn how to optimize projects, improve communication, and drive business…

On the second day of the Global Revolution conference, our ESR Felippe Vilaça Loureiro Santos presented his research on providing a systemic understanding of collaboration between stakeholders in sustainable public procurement (SPP), offering a comparative approach to the topic by analysing the phenomenon of collaboration in different SPP contexts. He highlighted the role of collaboration in proposing joint responses to the complexity of SPP initiatives by creating new solutions and understandings – although there are limits to which aspects of SPP can be addressed through collaborative approaches and costs to be considered. #SPP #publicprocurement #GlobalRevolution #collaboration

Canada’s Infrastructure Conference: A Focus on Collaboration At The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP), our COO of Major Projects, Jaime Freyre de Andrade Calonge spoke on a panel exploring collaboration as the new standard for major projects in construction. From planning through delivery, collaboration and innovative thinking are essential to clearly define outcomes, engage the market, manage risks, and build flexibility for innovation. These collaborative approaches require specialized skills and new ways of working within project teams and with public owners such as government agencies. Jaime emphasized that true collaboration goes beyond simple teamwork. It requires a proactive mindset, adaptable behavior, and a strong ability to customize approaches to each project’s unique circumstances. Effective collaboration doesn’t just happen—it must be carefully defined, cultivated, and continuously strengthened. We believe that this collaborative framework—mindset, behavior, and adaptability—lays the foundation for strong partnerships. By working together, we can overcome challenges, drive innovation, and expand the possibilities for Canada’s infrastructure future.