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Many companies are feeling the pressure of 2025 not quite going as planned. It was hoped it would be a better year. The economic outlook in January was moderately optimistic. But there has been a fair amount of disruption and that has left individuals and […]
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In a recent speech delivered in Oxfordshire, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced extensive investment for UK infrastructure. There weren’t many surprises. Except perhaps the revived support for the proposed third runway at London Heathrow Airport. Like other major infrastructure projects, it has been in the works […]
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So many policies are made with the best of intentions, but when implementation happens, a lot gets lost in translation. The end result can be a great deal of effort spent trying to tick boxes, with often very little impact. One only has to look […]
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The outlook for 2025 in infrastructure is relatively positive, with a strong pipeline of projects and indications of more government investment. On the back of that, many main contractors will be looking to expand and hoping that they can attract top talent to help them […]
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2024 has been another year of ups and downs in construction, and yet the industry is showing resilience. The outlook for 2025 appears positive. The demand for housing and data infrastructure remains high, water and energy infrastructure projects are getting the green light, and road […]
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It can be challenging to operate effectively when there’s a skills gap for specific roles. Without good estimators bidding teams can tender costs for projects that end up being unprofitable. Similarly, poor planning can lead to delays and cost over-runs. Not a scenario that main […]
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The culture of leadership has changed significantly in recent years. While there are some leaders that still hold to traditional autocratic styles, and swear by them. Most prefer an alternate approach, engaging with their teams in a way that empowers and motivates. In general, studies […]
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Every company has their own process for hiring, yet there are few that really get it right. Despite good intentions, the hiring process often gets caught up in red tape. Candidates get frustrated with delays, and in the end, they simply move on. With such […]
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There has been a fair bit of backlash from industry bodies on the government’s industrial strategy that was announced recently. Construction has been left out, and as far as the industry is concerned this is a glaring omission considering the emphasis that was placed on […]
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This past week one of the major headlines was the delay of planning permission for the Lower Thames Crossing project. It’s not the first delay, and likely won’t be the last either, and it’s frustrating for all involved. Already more than £300 million has been […]
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