If you’re taking afternoon tea in the Foyer at Claridge’s Hotel in Central London, you can be forgiven for looking out for celebrities. Everyone from the Rolling Stones to the Queen Mother has visited this iconic...
Author - Amanda Fennell
Amanda Fennell
Joined-up Working, Disruptive Innovation and a New Talent Pool: Our Experts’ Take on Construction’s Opportunity
Right now, construction can feel like a very challenging sector to work in. With regulatory reforms, a shrinking talent pool and economic and political uncertainty, it can be difficult for businesses to feel confident...
Laying the Digital Groundwork: UK Construction Firms Have the Opportunity to Close the Productivity Gap
The UK construction industry has produced many world class projects over the last 12 months. For instance, the new V&A museum on the Dundee waterfront is formed of stunning reconstituted stone panels, mimicking the...
Whaley Bridge: Bringing Victorian Infrastructure into the Modern WorldÂ
For years, water has been something that we’ve often taken for granted in the UK. With relatively abundant rainfall (especially if you live towards the north of the country), it’s easy to forget the infrastructure that...
From St Paul’s to Notre-Dame: How Technology Is Changing Reconstruction
On 15th April 2019, the world watched in horror as flames engulfed the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. It took just hours for the iconic spire and wooden roof to collapse, changing the face of a building that has shaped...
The Surprising Way Music Festivals Could Be Using Construction Technology
How Digital Technology Can Support Large Scale Event Planning You’ve been excited about seeing Kylie Minogue for months. She’s on the Pyramid stage until 5pm, but next up is Miley Cyrus, who is less appealing. In fact...
Tackling Global Healthcare Challenges with Innovative Construction
Whether we realise it or not, the built environment has a big impact on our wellbeing. Living and working in buildings that are safe, fit for purpose and of course pleasant to be in can have a big impact on how you feel...
Building Dublin City: From Medieval Township to Technical Hub
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, was founded by the Vikings in the ninth century as a small township on the banks of the River Liffey. The city has lived through many ages including Medieval, Tudor and Georgian each...
How Construction Firms Can Weather Supply Chain Uncertainty, Through Brexit and Beyond
New Infographic Highlights Impact of Brexit on Construction Uncertainty has been the dominant feeling for most UK businesses since the June 2016 Referendum resulted in a vote to leave the European Union. But with the...
What’s Next After Grenfell? The Two Key Changes for UK Construction Firms and Clients
“We want a step change … to a proactive system where developers and building owners take responsibility for ensuring that residents are safe” – Building a Safer Future We’re entering a new phase of safety reforms...