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The Centre for Knowledge Exchange (CKE) is an enterprise hub based in the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing that connects the school’s research, knowledge and expertise with the regional built environment sector.

The CKE builds the school’s business relationships with industry through a comprehensive programme of seminars, conferences and networking events tackling the most relevant sector issues, providing a platform to highlight innovation and new thinking in the built environment field. The CKE also works with key industry figures to develop partnerships for student research as well as having a history of providing training and consultancy in key areas, such as digital technologies.

The CKE runs two flagship projects; thinkBIM a network promoting the acceleration of digital adoption in the built environment sector and Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber. Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber is the regional partner to Constructing Excellence, a national platform for driving improvement and collaboration within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction sectors.

The CKE is supported in its endeavours by a proactive group of sponsors, partners and individual ambassadors, all recognised as regional and national leaders in their respective fields.

What are the benefits of working with us?

With our collaborative support, you can:

build relationships with our academic teams, students and graduates
further your knowledge at and contribute to our seminars, conferences and events
participate in our academic forums ensuring our graduates are gaining the skills that the industry needs for the future
network across the construction industry through our two principal projects; Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber and thinkBIM (Digital Construction)
partner on CKE projects, consultancy and research
highlight your best projects, schemes and initiatives at our annual Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber Awards

our projects

Constructing excellence Yorkshire and Humber

Constructing Excellence in Yorkshire and Humber (CEYH) is the regional partner to Constructing Excellence, the single organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction, housing and regeneration.

thinkBIM

thinkBIM is CKE’s award winning network for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital construction advocates set up in 2011 to accelerate the adoption of new technologies throughout the built environment industry.

How do I get involved with CKE?

From guest blogging to presenting and event partnering, there are a myriad of ways to get involved with CKE and our networks. Please contact Liz or Donna for an informal discussion.