Business Details
European Construction Excellence Network
The European Construction Institute (ECI) is a pan-European network dedicated to advancing construction excellence through knowledge sharing and best practice implementation. Established to enhance member competitiveness, we facilitate collaboration across the engineering construction value chain, connecting clients, contractors, and specialists. Our regional centres in the UK, Italy, and Benelux support industry-wide improvement by combining academic research with practical solutions developed by sector professionals.Through workshops, publications, and conferences, we promote continuous improvement in project delivery while fostering a highly skilled workforce. Our ECI-ACTIVE principles address adversarial behaviours and apply value-enhancing practices across project lifecycles, delivering measurable benefits including reduced costs and improved performance metrics.
Services
Project Delivery
Leadership Training
Industry Research
Best Practice Frameworks
Networking Events
Technical Publications
Supply Chain Collaboration
Performance Measurement
Innovation Programs
Sustainability Solutions
Highlights and features
- Pan-European network spanning UK, Italy, and Benelux regions
- Practical research combining academic insights with industry expertise
- ECI-ACTIVE principles deliver proven value-enhancing project practices
- Specialist focus on engineering construction supply chain collaboration
- Established 1990s framework for continuous industry improvement
What people say
Proven methodologies
Expert leadership
Valuable networking
Practical research
Continuous improvement
Services
Project Delivery
Our project delivery framework combines academic research with industry expertise to enhance construction performance. We implement ECI-ACTIVE principles that address adversarial behaviours and apply value-enhancing practices across all project stages. This approach delivers measurable benefits including reduced timescales, lower capital costs, and improved plant performance for engineering construction projects across Europe.
Industry Research
We conduct practical research through collaboration between industry professionals and European universities. Our research focuses on identifying critical challenges and developing actionable solutions for engineering construction. Findings are disseminated through publications, workshops, and conferences to drive continuous improvement across the sector while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
Networking Events
Our events platform connects construction professionals through conferences, workshops, and site visits. These gatherings facilitate knowledge exchange between clients, contractors, and specialists while showcasing leading-edge projects. Participants gain insights into innovative practices and network with key industry figures across the European construction supply chain.
Best Practice Frameworks
We develop and maintain industry frameworks like ECI-ACTIVE that establish eight core principles for project success. These value-enhancing practices cover project concept definition, team management, supply chain relationships, and performance measurement. Our frameworks provide structured approaches for implementing continuous improvement across engineering construction projects.
Leadership Training
Our leadership programs develop capabilities in project management and team leadership. Through structured training and real-world case studies, we cultivate essential skills for managing complex construction projects. The programs emphasize collaborative approaches and innovative solutions aligned with European industry requirements.
People
John Fotherby
Chair
With over 40 years in process industries, John provides strategic leadership as ECI Chair. His consultancy advises international project teams on risk management and commercial success. He brings extensive global experience across all continents, focusing on contract and team management best practices.
Taco de Haan
Immediate Past Chair
Former ECI Chair and current Fluor Corporation executive, Taco led strategic development from 2014-2017. As Energy & Chemicals Business Unit President for Europe, Africa, and Middle East, he maintains industry leadership while advancing ECI's mission globally.
Questions
What makes ECI unique in construction networking?
We're Europe's only transnational network covering the entire engineering construction project cycle, combining academic research with industry practice through regional centres in the UK, Italy, and Benelux.
How does ECI improve construction project delivery?
Our ECI-ACTIVE framework provides eight proven principles that reduce adversarial behaviours and implement value-enhancing practices across all project stages, delivering measurable performance improvements.
What resources do ECI members access?
Members gain exclusive access to practical research, industry publications, networking events, and collaborative platforms connecting clients, contractors, and specialists across the construction supply chain.
How can companies benefit from ECI membership?
Membership provides opportunities to influence industry standards, participate in collaborative research, access exclusive knowledge resources, and network with leading professionals across Europe's construction sector.
