Rising Employment Costs: A Growing Concern for the Construction Sector The construction sector, like many industries, is grappling with the rising costs of employment. From increasing wages to growing employer contributions and training costs, businesses are under pressure to manage their workforce budgets more effectively […]
Rooftop Solar Panel Opportunities – Planning Implications Potential Opportunities Installation of solar panels in sufficient quantities to produce substantial amounts of power currently presents difficulties. This is particularly so at ground level where available land is at a premium. There is, however, significant potential in […]
Construction Market Overview: November 2024 A monthly round up of key Construction Market Data and Forecasts including statistics from industry commentators and influencers. Mixed signals for UK construction showing positive growth despite continuing market pressures The ONS have published their construction output data for September […]
The Increasing Importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Architects Construction CPD as a marketing tool For many construction product manufacturers, developing and delivering high-quality construction CPD is key to their marketing strategy to promote products and foster relationships with specifiers. Well-designed CPD programmes help […]
Roles and Responsibilities in Today’s Construction Project Team The construction of a building requires the collaboration of various professionals: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors, all forming a cohesive construction project team to fulfil the Client’s vision. This team assembles for a specific project and […]
NPPF Update Consultation – Some significant points As a means of addressing the existing housing deficit, the Labour Government has proposed major changes to national planning policy. These include re-introduction of housing targets with the aim of delivering 1.5 million new homes over the next […]
Construction Market Overview: October 2024 A monthly round up of key Construction Market Data and Forecasts including statistics from industry commentators and influencers. Cautious Optimism for Construction growth going into 2025 following the Autumn Budget The Chancellor’s 2024 Autumn Budget brings key changes to the […]
The Impacts of the Autumn Budget on the UK Construction Sector The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 introduces a substantial fiscal package with significant implications for the UK Construction Sector. With £100 billion allocated to capital investment and £5 billion for housing, it targets infrastructure growth, […]
The role of AI in construction and why Predictive AI is the future The UK construction sector is once again looking towards the future, much like when the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) forced the UK construction sector to think about improving collaboration, project […]
Look Past the Hype: AI in Construction – A Marketing and Sales Perspective As the construction sector grapples with achieving digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key driver for innovation. Among AI’s applications, Predictive AI offers immediate value, particularly in areas like […]