Old style leadership is quite entrenched in the construction industry with change taking place slowly. Some say this is part of the problem. Leadership is not keeping up to modern working expectations and ways of working. What needs to change and what approach to leadership […]
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Each year the impact of the climate crisis is being felt more, specifically relating to the disruptions to critical infrastructure. What role and responsibility does construction have with regards to climate change and what can be done to change the trajectory that we’re on?
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Following the pandemic, construction was one of the industries that has been tasked with spearheading the economic recovery, but not everything has gone according to plan. The industry is having to navigate much more than just challenging economic times which is hampering progress. What will […]
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Brexit has come and gone and many of the dire warnings and predictions have proven to be true. The challenges are far from over, how can construction continue to navigate the stormy waters?
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At a conference in London this week, the head of the National Infrastructure Commission, James Health, shared his view of the role of infrastructure. It goes without saying that good infrastructure is necessary for a healthy economy. But the definition of what this looks like […]
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Career progression is a matter of timing. Here we talk about how to remain content in your current job when moving isn’t an option.
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Modern methods of construction are certainly making their mark in the industry, especially in infrastructure. On major projects many main contractors are using offsite construction to speed up construction and it makes sense. Instead of weeks of setting up formwork, prefabricated structures can be brought […]
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Being asked to talk about yourself is such a broad question, yet it’s the default that most interviews start with. For candidates it’s awkward to answer because although it may seem like a logical starting point, do you talk about skills, success, interests, or career […]
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Many main contractors are committed to creating net-zero sites, reducing construction waste and improving management of materials. But it’s not a straight forward task, there are hundreds of elements that need to connect to make this happen. Materials still need to comply with standards and […]
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Hiring in infrastructure and utilities is not easy, the demand for skills far outweighs the supply and most employees are open to considering new opportunities even if they’re not actively looking to move. The result is that it’s becoming harder to retain top talent. The […]
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