Author: CENE

**Please note there is no First Friday Club in August**

Watson Burton in conjunction with Constructing Excellence in the North East and our sponsors NC Insurance would like to welcome you to First Friday Club. FFC is a networking event for people in the construction industry or for those with an interest in the built environment.

The event will take place in the restaurant area and light refreshments will be provided. Discounted parking is available at the venue if you present your ticket to the Hilton reception on leaving the event.

To register, please click contact Amy on 0191 500 7880 or email amy@cene.org.uk 

Date: 2nd October 2018
Time: 8.30am – 11.00am
Venue: Offices of DAC Beachcroft, Newcastle upon Tyne

CEEQUAL assists in designing and constructing more sustainable infrastructure projects

CEEQUAL is the international evidence-based sustainability assessment, rating and awards scheme for civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping and works in public spaces. CEEQUAL encourages and promotes the attainment of high economic, environmental and social performance in all forms of civil engineering through identifying and applying best practice. It aims to assist clients, designers and contractors to deliver improved sustainability performance and strategy in a project or contract, during specification, design and construction.

Clients/Designers/Contractors benefit from the CEEQUAL scheme as it:
– Stimulates strategic sustainable thinking
– Encourages project improvement and innovation through adoption of best practice
– Publicly demonstrates sustainability achievements with evidence-based certification
– Recognises excellent performance and enhance team spirit
– Influences project outcomes and realise cost savings
– CEEQUAL (2018) will continue to raise the standard of sustainability best practice for infrastructure projects with the new updated scheme in early 2019
This seminar will be delivered by Ian Nicholson, Director, CEEQUAL and Infrastructure at BRE Global Ltd

To register for this event please contact Amy Holmes on 0191 5007880 or amy@cene.org.uk
**Cancellation Notice must be given up to 48 hours prior to the event**

So many Options but which is right for you? Approved Thomas Telford NEC3 trainer Martin Newman of Turner & Townsend will be delivering an insight into the NEC Engineering & Construction Contract Main Options and when and where they should be considered.

He will be highlighting the main differences across all the Main Options and how the different risk positions of each impacts time, cost and quality. Helping you understand common pitfalls and the importance of procuring the right contract in relation to the project circumstances.

To book, please contact Amy at amy@cene.org.uk or call 0191 500 7880

*Cancellation notice must be given 48 hours prior to the event**

The law is always changing, with clarification of everyday key issues constantly being provided by caselaw.  This seminar is intended to help you stay on top of some notable developments from the Courts, focussing on the following issues from recent decisions:

– Design obligations – fitness for purpose;
– BIM update – the first reported case;
– Contractual limitations of liability;
– The importance of notices; and
– Concurrent delay – the current position.

We are delighted to be hosting this seminar in conjunction with international law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP.  The seminar will be presented by Stephen McLellan (Partner) and Victoria Nelson (Associate), who are members of DAC Beachcroft LLP’s market-leading Construction and Engineering team in Newcastle.

To book, please contact Amy at amy@cene.org.uk or call 0191 500 7880
*Cancellation notice must be given up to 48 hours prior to the event*

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Building Information Modelling has been identified as a key enabler on the construction sector’s journey to a truly digital industry, but how to get started with BIM is often unclear. CIOB North East in association with Constructing Excellence in the North East and BIM Strategy are hosting an event to help our region’s businesses adopt and benefit from BIM.

Now that BIM has shifted from its jargon-filled niche, right into the front and centre of the way leading buildings in our region are being delivered we have prepared a day-long event packed with local knowledge and experience from real projects.

We will cover BIM concepts from the perspectives of the client, the project team and facilities management with additional presentations to help you really understand what BIM Level 2 means in practice, and where to find world-leading expertise right here in the North East.

Key speakers from clients and industry covering all aspects of the BIM journey from project inception to FM including:-
– John Adams, BIM Strategy
– Iain Garfield, Newcastle University
– Simon Lewis, Womble Bond Dickinson
– Stroma
– Graham Kelly, BIM Academy
– plus panel discussions

Join us for what we hope will be a great event to get your BIM journey on the right track.

Early bird tickets are £60+VAT per person. This will increase to £75+VAT on 1st August.

For more information, please contact Leanne Conaway on leanne@cene.org.uk or call 0191 500 7880

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Constructing Excellence in the North East are delighted to bring you the

Constructing Excellence in the North East are delighted to bring you the 2018 North East Construction Summit – Driving the Need for Change.

The summit will focus on increasing productivity and addressing contributing factors including; leadership, innovation, industry culture, supply chains and best practice.

Speaking so far we have:

– Ben Lever – Future Skills & Innovation Lead at CITB

– Ian Heptonstall –  Director at Action Sustainability

– Laura Brown – Group BIM Manager at Bowmer & Kirkland

– Iain Garfield – Head of Estate Planning & Development at Newcastle University

– Andy Spooner – Managing Director at AS Lean Solutions Ltd.

– Stuart Anwyl – Performance, Quality & Improvement Lead at Balfour Beatty/MottMacDonald Highways Area 10

– Stefan Mordue – Regional Consultancy Manager at i3 by AECOM

– Richard Harral – Technical Director at CABE

If you are interested in attending, becoming a sponsor or taking exhibition space, please contact Leanne Conaway on 0191 5007880 or leanne@cene.org.uk

**Cancellation notice must be given up to 7 days prior to the event**

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Join us in Celebrating Constructing Excellence in the North East turning 15!

Constructing Excellence in the North East are getting ready to celebrate this year, as 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of CENE being in existence.

In March 2003 Rethinking Construction North East was launched which then merged with the Best Practice Programme to become CENE in 2004. Over the past fifteen years, CENE has been through some challenging times but with the support of the industry, our members and the team we have all pulled together and become stronger.

Join us for a 3 course meal plus live entertainment and more! We will be showcasing the North East Construction Industry over the last 15 years, highlighting some of our previous winners and projects too!

To book your tickets please contact Leanne Conaway on 0191 5007880 or leanne@cene.org.uk

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Watson Burton LLP in conjunction with Constructing Excellence in the North East and our sponsor Esh Group would like to welcome you to First Friday Club. FFC is a networking event for people in the construction industry or for those with an interest in the built environment.

Our February event will be held at The Hilton Hotel, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, NE28 2AR.

The event will take place in the restaurant area and light refreshments will be provided.

Discounted parking is available at the venue if you present your ticket to the Hilton reception on leaving the event.

About Our Sponsor

Esh Group is a construction company that puts local communities at the heart of their activity and supports them by developing the built environment and adding social value for the economies local to them.

One important aspect about Esh Group is that they offer a diverse range of construction services to all types of clients, including the private and public sectors.

To register, please click here or contact Amy on 0191 500 7880 or email amy@cene.org.uk 

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