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Join a Constructing Excellence event. The website is designed to be fully self-service. Corporate members should sign up to the mailing list and then get their 'bundle coordinator' to add them to your membership / company group. You'll then be able to book as many events or places as you need. See you soon!

Upcoming events

    • 20 Nov 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Colchester Rugby Club, CO4 5YX
    • 8
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    Join a panel of experts who will discuss how to design for fire stopping and what happens when you find that the testing certificate doesn’t apply to the scenario you have.  Our panel will talk about good practice, the differences in certification and what these mean, how to work towards pragmatic solutions and product selection, monitoring works on site and building control approval.

    Join three exceptional experts in their field for a look at dealing with the various challenges around fire stopping and design...

    Speakers: 

    Mark Tyrell, Barnes Construction - Mark works as Senior Design Engineer for Barnes Construction. The team at Barnes undertake a wide range of projects for clients both in the East of England and throughout the UK, delivering projects to a high standard in the shortest time frames, providing value for money and a good all round construction experience.

    Chris Morgan, GBS Contracts - Chris is Director of Fire Protection at GBS Contracts, based in Ipswich. GBS is a multi-disciplined, Ipswich-based construction company, operating nationwide with more than 30 years of experience in Fire Protection, Diamond Drilling, Commercial Building, Health & Safety and Asbestos removal.

    Steve Michael, BB Seven / Vantage Building Control Steve has significant fire safety and Building Regulations knowledge which is why he is the right man to head BB7’s major projects. His experience enables him to provide cost effective solutions for our clients, reducing approval risk with efficiency and increasing certainty during the design phase.

    Shaun O'Neill, Technical Training Manager, Vantage Building Control: Shaun brings a broad range of experience across a variety of sectors which extends to high rise residential developments, care homes, new build schools and hospitals, as well as conservation of historic buildings and works on the MOD estate. Shaun also supports the team at Vantage with the ongoing development and training of technical staff through structured training and ongoing mentoring across each office.






    • 3 Dec 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Brewhouse & Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1LW
    • 62
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    Constructing Excellence Essex is excited to announce the launch of a new networking group aimed at construction professionals who are new to the industry or early in their careers.

    Our goal is to create a welcoming space where young professionals can connect, share experiences, and build confidence before joining our main Constructing Excellence Essex sessions.

    In the new year, we’ll host dedicated events for this group and encourage our existing members to bring along a suitable young professional. This will help bridge connections between generations of industry leaders and continue the networking momentum into our main events, including the festive celebrations.

    With Courtenay Austin from Horizon Construction being a national nominee for the Generation for Change Future Leader category, we’re proud to celebrate emerging talent and encourage all of Essex’s Future Leaders to join us on Wednesday, 3rd December.

    Let’s come together to support the next generation shaping the future of construction in Essex.

    • 3 Dec 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Brewhouse & Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1LW
    • 20
    Register

    Join Constructing Excellence Essex for Christmas drinks as we celebrate the end of another busy year!

    For members, tickets are free! Please donate £5 to our cause, the Lighthouse Club. Non Members tickets are £20 and a donation would also be appreciated.

    Register as usual. Donation link here.

    SPONSORS:

     

    A huge thank you to Baseline Surveys, our amazing sponsor, for their support in this exciting event. Whether a professional with an exact specification or a land owner with early-stage ideas, Baseline will work with you to ensure we provide the right outcome for your project

    This is the perfect chance to catch up, enjoy the festive spirit and raise a glass together. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

    • 29 Jan 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Jamaica Blue - Bond St, Chelmsford
    • 42
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    Join Constructing Excellence Essex Club for a networking breakfast in Chelmsford. No speeches, no formalities, a nice cup of tea (or coffee) and a croissant / bacon roll. 



Past events

2 Oct 2025 October 2025 Networking Breakfast
25 Sep 2025 Collaborative Procurement & Early Engagement: Accelerating & Supporting Project Delivery
7 Aug 2025 CEEC Summer Social
24 Jul 2025 2nd Site Visit: 43 Queen St, Colchester
25 Jun 2025 Building on the Past: Innovation & Integrity in Heritage Conservation
12 Jun 2025 June 2025 Networking Breakfast
30 Apr 2025 CEEC Awards 2025
26 Mar 2025 Growing Your Business and Winning Bids
29 Jan 2025 National Conference (London)
23 Jan 2025 January 2025 Networking Breakfast & AGM
4 Dec 2024 CEEC End of Year Social - Bck Yrd Golf, Chelmsford, CM2 6JE
21 Nov 2024 Deconstructing Biodiversity Net Gain
23 Oct 2024 The Industrialised Construction Stakeholder Roundtable
17 Oct 2024 Essex Construction Alliance: Sizewell C & Lower Thames Crossing
9 Oct 2024 Site Visit: 43 Queen St, Colchester
19 Sep 2024 September Networking Breakfast
8 Aug 2024 CEEC Summer Social Sponsored by Build Zone & Limeslade
13 Jun 2024 June Networking Breakfast
24 Apr 2024 CEEC Awards 2024
21 Mar 2024 Loss & Expense Claims - Time is Money: Not Just “Advice for a Young Tradesman”!
6 Feb 2024 Passivhaus – A 30 Year Old Futuristic Design and Construct Approach?
30 Jan 2024 RESCHEDULED: Update on The Building Safety Act
18 Jan 2024 January Networking Breakfast & AGM
7 Dec 2023 End of Year Drinks - Chelmsford
5 Oct 2023 October Networking Breakfast
28 Sep 2023 Uncovering acoustic design - backstage at SRL's laboratory
10 Aug 2023 Social / Evening Drinks - Chelmsford
6 Jul 2023 Low Carbon Efficient Buildings - Neil Fright & Rob Diamond
29 Jun 2023 June Networking Breakfast
8 Jun 2023 Construction Delay: Analysing, Managing & the Law
20 Apr 2023 Social / Evening Drinks
29 Mar 2023 BIM & Digital Construction - What Next?
22 Feb 2023 February Networking Breakfast
3 Nov 2022 Launch Event & JCT v NEC

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CE Essex events, networking activities and site visits are open to members and usually guests from across the construction industry.
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