by James Whitelock | Feb 20, 2022 | News
The daunting problem with construction companies showcasing and investing in greener upgrades is the effect it may have on the bottom line, as well as causing significant delays. However, a study between Aggreko and Sir Robert McAlpine recently showed that this...
by James Whitelock | Nov 3, 2021 | News
The latest State of Trade Survey has found that 90% of material suppliers expect costs to increase further over the next 12 months. Alongside this, the Construction Enquirer has reported that cement producers are planning to hike prices by £15 (16%) a tonne by the end...
by James Whitelock | Sep 14, 2021 | News
The UK has committed to hitting net-zero by 2050. The construction industry is one of the most significant users of global resources and contributors to pollution, which means we will have to rethink the whole construction industry to play our part in hitting the...
by James Whitelock | Aug 18, 2021 | News
Technology is continuously evolving to meet the demands of every forward-thinking business, and construction is no exception. How are the technology trends of 2021 going to revolutionise the construction industry in the future? Artificial Intelligence: Most tasks...
by James Whitelock | Aug 6, 2021 | News
To keep up with increasing workloads in construction, surveyors are braced for a 10% rise in material prices over the next 12 months. RICS Construction and Infrastructure Survey for Q2 2021 found that a record 82% of respondents have already reported a shortage of...
by James Whitelock | Jun 9, 2021 | News
Mental health in construction, although improved in the last 20 years still needs some work. One construction worker takes their own life every day in the UK, according to data from the office of national statistics. Despite the irony of relying on these individuals...
