Showing posts with label Lean. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lean. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

The next round of Innovation Vouchers closes on the 22nd January, so what are they and how do you get yours?


 

The Scheme
The technology Strategy Board (TSB) funds Innovation Vouchers to the value of 5k to help SME's in the Built Environment adapt their working methods and develop innovative processes.
When facing narrowing margins and ever increasing demands this funding allows companies not only to raise their ability to compete, but also to find and build new ways to stride ahead of the competition that may otherwise have been sidelined. 
This may be done by simply adopting new strategies to make your company more efficient and Lean, or by developing a new product or service, and many more in between.


Our Offer
We are offering to assist companies in preparing and submitting voucher applications for innovation projects that require the specialist assistance of Room4. We are offering to do this free of charge subject to availability 


Interest Areas
We are interested in supporting projects in the following areas:
- Lean and efficiency
- Sustainable construction including waste, water and carbon reduction
- Sustainable building technologies
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) - Other new product or process ideas that improve the efficiency and environmental impact of construction.
 

Who is Eligible?
In general to be eligible for the scheme you must:
- be a startup, micro, small or medium sized business operating in the UK,
- not have received an innovation voucher before,
- not have worked with Room4 Consulting Ltd before,
- not have recieved more than £165k of public sector support in the past three years.

 


Next Step
Please contact us for a n
o obligation discussion about the opportunities for innovation in your business. We will sign to confidentiality agreements where required.


> Call 0151 339 9355

> Email Tim Whitehill
> Visit our website

Innovation comes from the producer - not the customer

WE Deming





  

Monday, 29 July 2013

Webinars...more 5 steps and something new


Following our successful set of free webinars in the 5 steps series, We are offering an opportunity to learn some more quick wins for improving your business both through the 5 steps series and our new webinar building on the construction 2025 joint strategy released earlier this year.

NEW!!! Construction 2025: Future Proofing your Business




On 2nd July we saw the launch of Construction 2025 – the Joint strategy from government and industry for the future of the UK construction industry.  Its aim is to set out a vision and a plan for long-term strategic action by government and industry to continue to work together to promote the success of the UK construction sector.  


Thursday 5th September, 2013
from 9:30 Am to 10:30 AM BST

Understand where your business will be in 12 years time  and how to get it there in line with construction 2025 joint strategy. In just 1 hour you will learn some quick wins for future proofing your business effectively, keeping you ready for the market. 
led by @andya







Thursday 12th September, 2013  

from 9:30 AM to 10:30AM BST   


Help your business address the growing challenges of sustainability in the built environment. In just 1 hour you will learn some quick wins for integrating sustainability into your business differentiating yourself in a challenging market.  
led by @room4andya




Wednesday 11th September, 2013  

from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM BST


Enhance operational performance through the effective implementation of Business Improvement and Lean Construction techniques in the built environment. In just 1 hr you will learn some quick wins for enhancing your operational performance!
led by @room4andys


5 Steps to Winning Bids in Construction 



Tuesday 19th September, 2013  

from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM BST

Aimed at anyone who contributes to, or is responsible for completing PQQs, ITTs or delivering bids in the built environment. In this unique 1 hour webinar you will learn some quick wins for improving your bids and to help you avoid making those critical mistakes!
led by @room4tim