The Cabinet Office has issued further details to help contracting authorities implement PPN 02/20 Supplier Relief due to COVID19 including ‘Model Interim Payment Terms’ and ‘Payments to Suppliers for Contingent Workers’. See Government Policy Note 0220 – Supplier Relief due to COVID 19.
Constructing Excellence Update – Public Authority Contracts & Payments – COVID-19
Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Notice The Cabinet Office yesterday published a Procurement Policy Notice on responding to COVID-19. It emphasises the flexibilities available under the regulations for public authorities to make urgent/direct awards in exceptional circumstances (bypassing much of the usual process). Follow the link to read about the PPN and accompanying guidance You may […]
Committee Vacancies
You may already be aware that our Chair Graham Mills will be stepping down from the role as part of his retirement plan. The good news is that he will continue working as Treasurer for the club for the time being. There are only three main posts involved in running the club, namely: Chair person […]
Terrain Surveys Demonstrate Drone Surveying
On Thursday 20th February, Andrew Seymour and John Lane from Terrain Surveys demonstrated the quality of video and 3D laser scan image captured when surveying buildings and landscapes using a drone. Andrew demonstrated how, within minutes, a drone surveyed the entire roof and structure of St Albans Cathedral to produce a detailed a 3D point […]
Newsletter from Constructing Excellence
The latest Constructing Excellence newsletter is published here: Constructing Excellence Newsletter For more information about any of these subjects, please contact our Chairman Graham Mills at: [email protected]
Free event, 24th October – Networking at Pitcher and Piano, Hitchin
Members and non-members are invited to join us at a free breakfast meet and greet / networking breakfast event on 24th October. Details are as follows: Date: 24th October Time: 8.15am to 8.30am start Venue: Pitcher & Piano, 31 Market Place, Hitchin SG5 1DY
Event programme for 2019 announced
HBCE Club holds regular events focused on best practice and offer the opportunity to meet informally and network with other construction consultants, contractors, suppliers and clients to learn from each other and ultimately improve business. A series of interactive events has been planned for the rest of 2019. Visit this link to see the event […]
CE East of England Regional Awards 2018 – FREE ENTRY
The regional awards are open to organisations or projects within the East of England including: Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Entry Forms and details about the awards are on the East of England website and the categories are listed below:- http://www.norfolkconstructingexcellence.org.uk/awards/awards-2018/ The deadline is Friday 27th April, it is free to enter and […]
New Schools Initiative from Herts LEP – The Future of Construction
With many companies struggling to recruit enough young talent to support their growing businesses, here is an initiative that will help promote careers in construction to tomorrows workforce. The Hertfordshire LEP are building an ‘Enterprise Adviser’ network to create powerful, lasting connections between local businesses and schools and colleges in the area. Nationally, Constructing Excellence are very supportive of […]
Education Matters Event at BRE on Thurs 26th May
Please find details of a FREE event to be held at BRE which is being jointly run with Constructing Excellence. Click on the file below for further details or follow this link to book http://www.bre.co.uk/eventdetails.jsp?id=14486 EDUCATION MATTERS IN CONSTRUCTION