Well, what an environment to be operating in at the movement. The external events that are surrounding organisations coupled with pressures from external (shareholders) and internal (employees) stakeholders makes for a challenging environment. Our priorities need to change. To be considerate of social and environmental matters while maintaining commerciality. The last two years have thrownContinue reading “Are the headwinds against construction?”
Category Archives: Construction
It comes down to flexibility, culture and community, does it?
I sit down and talk to my eldest son. He is only 11. We have one of those conversations where you are not sure where it might go. It went to the past of how things are now and how he struggles to comprehend a world without the internet, with only limited TV channels andContinue reading “It comes down to flexibility, culture and community, does it?”
Could housing in the UK get any worse?
At the moment it feels like anything you say could be completely inaccurate within moments. Nothing like the uncertainty of the UK to really lift your spirits (and sadly reduce your bank account). Well here it goes. The UK residential market has taken an absolute pounding. Lawrence Bowles summed it up with the title “andContinue reading “Could housing in the UK get any worse?”
A challenging time for construction, when it should be thriving
In recent years there has been a changing priority for construction. The need to innovate and modernise (see: Construction labour market in the UK: Farmer review – GOV.UK) has changed the focus as the sector looks to make things better. The year 2022 has thrown though yet more challenges to the sector – after twoContinue reading “A challenging time for construction, when it should be thriving”
Affordable Housing: everyone deserves a place to call home
Over the Summer I have spent time in a number of areas in the South West. I’m quite a chatty person and simply from talking to the locals you hear the true views they have. Tourism is great for their local economies however it creates a big challenge – housing. It was quite stark lookingContinue reading “Affordable Housing: everyone deserves a place to call home“
It’s time climate change actions occurred!
If an organisation doesn’t have climate change at the top of the agenda at the moment then questions need to be raised. Now I’m sure you can quote some organisations where rightly it shouldn’t be top of the list but the general point is most should. Investors want net-zero commitments AND actions. The regulators areContinue reading “It’s time climate change actions occurred!”
Are we building the right types of homes?
There is a debate that rumbles. Apartments or houses? Is it a personal choice or one put upon us. There has been substantial investment by institutions into apartments but houses still dominate our residential needs. Over 75% of the UK population live in a house. A national survey highlighted that over 90% wanted to liveContinue reading “Are we building the right types of homes?”
PwC comments on the IHS Markit Construction PMI January Index
Lee Wilkinson, PwC Real Assets director, said: “The UK construction sector saw the challenges brought on by growing skills shortages, price inflation and supply chain issues reach a peak in 2021. “Built up demand is now coming through, however, and recent announcements about investment in infrastructure and regional cities are positive and will help toContinue reading “PwC comments on the IHS Markit Construction PMI January Index”
Technology and new materials could be the answer!
The world of construction needs to evolve and adapt. A number of recent issues have highlighted this – challenges with the supply chain, rising material and labour costs and a huge spotlight on the sector that contributes significantly (in a bad way) to climate change. There needs to be change but the good news isContinue reading “Technology and new materials could be the answer!”
The opportunity of a lifetime to rebase skills has commenced
The built environment. From constructing to landlord and beyond. They are responsible for where we live, work, play and learn. But is it an industry that people actually want to be part of? In a world where social responsibility is driving a lot of decisions and a strong focus on sustainability it is time toContinue reading “The opportunity of a lifetime to rebase skills has commenced”
Words of Wilko 