| Get It Right Initiative

21 Oct 26

Radical efficiency can lead to better resource stewardship and productivity improvements

Better resource stewardship can drive productivity improvements, Peter Fisher from architectural firm Bennetts Associates told GIRI members as he shared lessons learned from the Timber Square project in Southwark, arguing that radical efficiency comes from eliminating unnecessary complexity in the design phase.

GIRI Activity

6 Oct 26

Getting design right early: Managing flood risk

Chris Fosbeary from JBA Consulting explains why addressing key questions relating to flood risk early is critical to building greater resilience into both the design and delivery of projects.

GIRI Activity

6 Oct 26

Design Guide e-learning module spotlight: Effective processes

An overview of the third module in the GIRI Design Guide e-learning programme focusing on planning the design process and understanding what needs to be done, when, and by whom.

GIRI Activity

22 Sep 26

Making better decisions earlier with responsible AI use

Ben Brittain from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering discusses the need to make better decisions, earlier, and how this can be facilitated by responsible use of AI.

GIRI Activity

8 Sep 26

Design Guide e-learning module spotlight: Working with the right people

This overview of the second module in our new Design Guide e-learning focuses on getting the right people involved and working together in the right way.

GIRI Activity

27 Aug 26

Tom Barton Award winner champions a ‘No Fault Forward’ approach

An interview with Samantha Ratcliffe from AtkinsRéalis, the winner of the Tom Barton Award 2026.

GIRI Activity

26 Aug 26

Built environment professions strategy must factor in error reduction

GIRI calls for government's new professions strategy to tackle the pervasive issue of error in construction.

GIRI Activity

6 Aug 26

Design Guide e-learning module spotlight: Setting the conditions for success

An overview of the first module in our new Design Guide e-learning programme that focuses on laying solid foundations for a project from the outset.

GIRI Activity

27 Jul 26

Learners praise GIRI Design Guide e-learning as practical tool for improving construction quality

The first construction professionals to complete the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) Design Guide e-learning course have praised its practical value in helping teams improve design management, collaboration and project outcomes.

GIRI Activity

14 Jul 26

Nominations now open for the Tom Barton Award 2027

If you have a colleague who has gone above and beyond in implementing initiatives to eliminate error, consider nominating them for this prestigious award.

GIRI Activity

10 Jul 26

Learn how to reduce errors in the design process

GIRI launches a self-paced, free-to-use e-learning programme to help construction firms cut costly design errors.

GIRI Activity

24 Jun 26

Insights from the GIRI/CQIC Conference 2026

On 23 June 2026, GIRI members and signatories of the CQIC Charter attended a joint conference to examine compliance, safety and quality in the UK construction sector.

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