The tragic events at Grenfell Tower have dominated the national news agenda in the last week. The fire has shone a spotlight on the industry, seeing it discussed across the mainstream media in a way that we rarely see. While we are often quick to malign the fact that construction’s positive contribution to society can […]
Read moreLondon has always been the UK’s financial and property hub, with high construction costs and inflated prices across everything from property to pints of beer. According to a recent study by professional services company, Turner & Townsend, however, it would seem that the North is now catching up with the capital. But, for once, rising […]
Read moreNo matter how much we aim to be masters of our own opinions, the power of influence is all around us. From parents, friends and partners, to colleagues, customers and advertising slogans, we’re constantly influenced by others and that simple fact can affect all our decision making. And because influence can be so powerful, particularly […]
Read moreThe UK brickie could soon be replaced by robots this year according to the US construction market where robo brickies are already being used on some construction sites. The Semi-Automated Mason (named SAM) can lay 3,000 bricks a day compared to human brickies who only manage 500 on average! Anyone coasting on building sites should […]
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