Contract models and their applicability to the energy transition challenge
The absence of truly workable contract models that facilitate a more balanced sharing of risk during the delivery of major energy transformation has been identified as a significant hurdle to progress with UK decarbonisation. On Wednesday 22 October 2025, BCECA joined forces with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to look at the challenge in greater detail. John Challenger from the IChemE Contracts Working Party was on hand to take participants through the history and evolution of the IChemE contracts, which are based on an ethos of co-operation, fairness and respect.
A full recording of the session, including the Q&A is available here.
Construction driven project execution
In our second breakout session, held on Wednesday 12 November 2025, we explored how Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) can transform project delivery by aligning engineering, procurement and construction from day one. Key insights included:
- Why AWP is a proven best practice and why it still isn’t used to its full potential
- How early construction-led planning improves predictability, safety, and productivity
- The client's view on breaking down silos and driving consistent delivery
- How digital tools and data integration enable real-time visibility and smarter decision-making
- A powerful reminder that mental health is a core safety priority across our industry
Many thanks to the speakers from Fluor, Shell, Hexagon and Constructing Excellence for sharing practical experience and real project examples.
Watch the session in full here:
