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Last chance to book onto the Connect, Collaborate, Construct Networking event being held at Brentwood Rugby Club to tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd April from 4.30-6.30pm Have a business in or associated with the construction field then this networking event is for you, since launching in January we have had over 40 businesses in the room each month. Great atmosphere as those people in the construction field get together. This event is aiming to bring those businesses together to build those important connections that could lead to collaboration and growth. So much is planned in Essex relating to construction, whether it be commercial or residential. All welcome - lets build a strong construction community within Essex and make it a go to centre for services and advice. Businesses from all corners of Essex are coming, book on via link: https://buff.ly/3xvkHgP #construction #constructionindustry #constructionequipment #constructionmaterials #constructionsector #constructionmachinery #constructionmanagement #constructionaccounting #constructionbusiness #constructionrecruitment #constructionsafety #constructionproject #constructioncompany #constructionexperts #plumbers #electricians #plasterers #groundworks #groundengineering #architects #constructionsector #estateagents #solicitors #accountants #fencingcontractors #builders #anythingconstruction #bricklayers #allaboutconstruction #Essexconstructioncompanies #essexbusinesses #brentwoodbusinessex

So often we hear about the negative side of #PFI But what about those projects that are getting on with things under the radar, working well with their client councils and sorting out issues collaboratively as they arise? A great example of this has been seen this week where a council in England has agreed to pay a contribution towards remedial work as a "gesture of goodwill" and to help keep the partnership relationship healthy. While public buildings across the country remain closed or partially closed due to concerns over RAAC, with many wondering how they will pay for the full remedial works or how they start to engage the industry to undertake the work, this leisure centre PFI has shown how the model can work at its best, dealing with the problem and worrying about how to pay for it later. This is how and why partnerships can be about more than just giving the public sector access to private sector cash. https://lnkd.in/e9Qc9Rg5

Following numerous requests to extend the submission deadline, the organisers of the Tall Buildings Awards have responded and moved the entry deadline to 28 March 2024. There is just one caveat, construction professionals operating in the tall buildings arena or their marketing teams, need to notify the organisers via email of an intent to enter. For more information click here: https://lnkd.in/eAqtucJx #tallbuildings #awards2024 #deadlineextended #constructionupdate #constructionnews #constructionindustry #industrynews #trendingnow

What is a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA)? How can NKB help your team determine what your building needs in order to remain suitable for its intended purpose? Check out Dan’s blog for his take on FCAs, and reach out to us with any questions or opportunities! https://lnkd.in/gVBCx72M #NKBarchitecture #NKBdesign #NKBcapabilities #NKBblog

MPBA Members, benefit from 20% discount at UK Construction Week📢 The MPBA are pleased to be in partnership with UK Construction Week, we want to give you the platform to #showcase your #innovative products and solutions, so take advantage of 20% discount Showcase your #products and #solutions that are leading the way and pioneering the sector to 25,000 #buyers Make #exhibiting at UK Construction Week part of your marketing plan for 2023! If you're interested, contact Jamie Smith on how to increase your pipeline to the UK's largest live #construction audience : jamie.smith@uk-cw.com Jamie Smith DD: 0203 225 5200 #building #innovation #exhibition2023 #exhibition #conference #conference2023 #ukcw #temporarybuildings #modularunits #portablebuildings #mmc #healthcarebuildings #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #modular #modularconstruction #modularbuildings #modularsolutions #modularbuild #modularindustry #constructionuk #constructionsector #construction #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingexcellence #manufacturinguk #buildbetter #mpba #technology #development #constructionindustry #constructionuk #constructiontechnology #constructionsector #construction #portablebuildings #hireindustry #buildingmaterials #networking #networkingevents #hireindustry #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #constructionlandscape #buildbettertogether #carbonfootprint #carbonneutral #carbon #carbonemissions #partl #modulartechnology #technology #exhibition #ukconstruction #discount

Last week our Surrey board member Gabriel Makinwa spoke on a panel at the Wates Group pavilion at the UKREiiF conference. Great job by Neil Bradley for moderating and fellow panellists Emma Weller, Oliver Brooks Ben Jowett for contributing to a great conversation. A few really interesting take aways: - There’s an appetite from all parts of the supply chain to move from a risk mitigation approach typical of contracting to more relationship based approach. - The fragmented nature of construction with several stakeholders makes it even harder for technology to make a real difference as companies use different systems that don’t speak to each other. Is there room for a shared framework that all systems must connect into? - The productivity in the construction industry has not increased at the same rate as spend on technology so there’s a huge gap still to be filled here. - We need government, property developers, designers, consultants and contractors to rethink the way we deliver projects. Everyone focuses on protecting their downside vs optimising for shared upside. If you would like to discuss these important points why not catch Gabriel at our next Surrey event on 19th June. https://lnkd.in/e7Sr_QPa #UKREIIF #ukconstruction #constructiontech #proptech #construction #wates

Do you know how expensive it is to retrofit historic and listed buildings? While there isn't an official number available—as the works, and therefore the costs, are different for each building—experts don't paint a very pretty picture. According to Adas Rico Wojtulewicz-Richmond, a minimum of £40bn would be necessary to retrofit listed buildings alone—not a job for the faint hearted! We uncover all the intricacies of retrofitting historic and listed buildings while keeping their cultural value in the latest issue of the B&C Magazine, with the help of experts from John McAslan + Partners, Grosvenor, National Federation of Builders (NFB), National Trust and Historic England. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/e_mrrXZx

Our Latest Thinking | When RAAC is the tip of the iceberg     There is a chain of events that estate managers can be all too familiar with. An emergency fix which, on the face of it, seems reasonably containable turns out to be the tip of the iceberg leading to a larger set of problems that need to be addressed.     This is one of the scenarios that can happen when surveying for RAAC and why we advise clients to take a holistic approach to find the best long term solution.     As part of RLB’s RAAC insights series, RLB Partner and National Head of Education, Stephen Scott shares his thoughts on the topic here: https://lnkd.in/eCGDERYD      #Construction #RLB #CreatingABetterTomorrow #RAAC 

Following a successful launch in 2023, the hotly-contested Modern Methods of Construction Awards are back - this time in Birmingham on 8 May 2024. All the main players will be present, celebrating the most #innovative and #inspiring uses of modern methods of construction over the past year   Participation in the #Awards solidifies your position in the market, identifying you as a key participant in driving the use of modern methods of construction It is an excellent opportunity to #network with other leading individuals in the industry, including partners and new contacts, whilst enjoying a luxurious lunch and discovering the latest #projects that have caught the imagination of the judges   Categories are now open for entries to all UK projects utilising #MMC within the #commercial sector of any budget that achieved practical completion, or equivalent, between Jan 2023 and Jan 2024 For more information about each category, its criteria and what the judges will be looking for, please click here : https://lnkd.in/emNE7BYD Submit your enter here : https://lnkd.in/eKSpccGP #SiteAccommodation #SiteSolutions #modularconstruction #construction #building #hireindustry #awards #mmcawards #inittogether #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamwork  #modularbuildings #temporarybuildings #modularunits #portablebuildings #mmc #healthcarebuildings #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #modular #modularconstruction #modularbuildings #modularsolutions #modularbuild #modularindustry. #constructionuk #constructionsector #construction #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingexcellence #manufacturing #buildbetter #mpba #technology #development #constructionindustry #constructionuk #constructiontechnology #constructionsector #construction #portablebuildings #sustainable #innovation #events #sustainablebuildings #emissions #emissionsreduction #sustainablebuilding #sustainablility #zeroemissions #zerocarbon #zerocarbonfuture #buildingdesign #newstoday #newstories #sustainable #mmcawards #awards #awardsdecorationsandhonors

👑 King Charles's historic first speech was delivered yesterday, but the construction industry is disappointed. Here's why: 1️⃣ No Focus on Housebuilding: The King's Speech barely touched on the housing crisis. The Federation of Master Builders highlighted that it missed the chance to address the alarming decline in housebuilding rates and improve our homes. 🏠 2️⃣ Energy-Efficiency Letdown: The government stepped back from higher energy-efficiency standards for rentals, disappointing the RICS. 🌍 3️⃣ Architects' Concerns: RIBA President Muyiwa Oki wants more action on the housing crisis and climate emergency, rightly describing this as a missed opportunity. 🏗️🌱 Share your thoughts below. What do you think? 💬 https://lnkd.in/esBKpNmS #KingSpeech #Construction #HousingCrisis #ClimateAction #LinkedInEngagement