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An exodus of talent from Britain’s infrastructure sector to the Middle East is harming the delivery of major projects in the UK, according to the head of a key labour supplier. “Certain skills are missing in every level really when you look at it,” the boss of London-listed Hercules, which specialises in supplying labour to […]
By marrying the principles of human psychology with economic practicality, construction companies can pave the way for smoother transitions to modern tools. Imagine walking onto a job site where you’ve worked for decades and suddenly being told that the tools and workflows you’ve trusted are being completely replaced. The promise is a digital transformation […]
Work has just begun at the site of what will become a brand-new thriving retirement community for the over 60s in Kirkby. McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement properties, has started work on site on St Chad’s Drive in preparation for the construction of a new Retirement Living development, which […]
Since 2014, every local authority in Wales has benefitted from a huge investment in new school and college buildings, with £3.6bn invested in over 330 projects. The sustainable communities for learning programme provides modern, fit for purpose buildings, designed to educate the digital generation. On a visit to Ysgol Llyn y Forwyn, the Cabinet […]
Planted Community is proud to announce a new partnership with global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks to launch Design for Regeneration, an exciting UK-wide student design competition seeking to champion the next generation of regenerative designers. Undergraduate students from across the country are invited to submit work for the Design for Regeneration competition, […]
BPMA Launches New Brochure to Promote Careers in the Pump Industry The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has unveiled a new brochure, Pumps: A World of Opportunity, aimed at inspiring interest in the wide array of career paths available within the pump industry. This professionally produced publication showcases the vital role […]
Chris Goggin explains the approach to the relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence, including the two separate methodologies of “Kaizen” and “Kanban,” that are central to Rinnai manufacturing excellence. Japanese manufacturing industries are acknowledged as global leaders in innovation, efficiency, and product durability and longevity. Japanese companies have consistently maintained their competitive edge and endured […]
Ensuring the correct materials are delivered on time is crucial for keeping projects on schedule. However, progress on-site can still be delayed if design and installation details have not been thoroughly planned. Richard Haines, director of Eurobrick Systems, has seen this happen many times, and it often leads to an increase in on-site costs. […]
Prefabricated wooden elements are cost-efficient and streamline the whole construction process German construction company Gumpp & Maier has built 18 new apartments in Augsburg’s Kriegshaber district in Germany for low-income tenants. This project, called “Haus Tür an Tür”, emphasizes social, ecological, and economic efficiency. The building, designed by Streidl, Gilg, Wolff Architekten, uses prefabricated exterior […]
“13 Times More Power From Space” UK Company Achieves Historic Solar Breakthrough Beaming Massive Energy Back to Earth UK-based startup Space Solar has achieved a significant breakthrough in renewable energy technology by successfully testing its innovative power-beaming system, which aims to deliver wireless solar energy from space, potentially transforming the global energy landscape with […]
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