Change is in the air with city pollution
The construction sector stands accused as a polluter, but has an opportunity to clean up its act
Future of Construction 2017
Experts are divided on whether Brexit will undermine mega-construction projects in the UK. The Future of Construction special report, published in The Times, covers the future of the industry in the wake of the general election and Brexit. The report looks at building micro-homes, how technology is disrupting the sector and construction companies combating city air pollution. It also includes a pull-out infographic charting construction of skyscrapers in London
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Construction: an industry ripe for tech disruption
Despite some reticence, the construction industry is on the cusp of a technology revolution which will reshape its future
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‘To attract the right talent, offering flexibility and work-life balance will be essential’
Recruiting and managing talent in the coming years will be challenging for the construction sector, according to a World Economic Forum report
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‘It is vital that in building new homes, they are conceived and constructed with a less stable climate in mind’
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our age, with quite small increases in average atmospheric temperature carrying the potential to influence and change weather patterns significantly at a more local level
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Delivering on the promise of digitisation of construction
Digitisation of the construction industry will only happen if work in the field is involved
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New environmental regulations: from threat to opportunity
A raft of stringent new environmental regulations on energy use in buildings and industry could cause serious difficulties for some organisations. Others though are turning this challenge into an opportunity to improve their bottom line and reputation
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Construction firm adds £200,000 to bottom line with ‘found money’
Are you one of the UK construction companies sitting on hundreds of millions in unclaimed research and development (R&D) tax credits?
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UK construction must, and can, compete on a world stage
Construction is one of the UK’s most important industries, the sector is growing and its standards are recognised the world over. But there is a danger of the industry becoming complacent with its success. Kenny Ingram, global industry director for construction at world-leading enterprise software solution provider IFS, explains why
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Overcoming the digital construction challenge
As projects become more complex, with ever-tighter budgets and shorter timescales, building information modelling (BIM) is at the heart of a complete rethink of the construction process
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Technology is rebuilding the foundations of construction
In response to population growth and urbanisation, building and infrastructure projects are becoming more complex and worldwide spending on construction is forecast to almost double by 2030
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AI for Business 2021
Is artificial intelligence really as transformative as claimed? Yes, says mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry, but not in the ways we might think. Our AI for Business report explores how AI can help save retailers from stock shortages, how the government’s new national strategy could make the UK an AI superpower and whether or not we can really teach machines how to imagine
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Digital Learning 2021
What will a hybrid model of digital learning look like? How can you get the most out of the time you spend learning online? This report offers advice on how to incorporate digital learning in the classroom and in the workplace. We also look at the most effective strategies for making sure the knowledge sticks.
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Climate Change 2021
As we inch closer to COP26 in Glasgow this year, companies are starting to get serious about their part in tackling climate change. Our Climate Change report explores how SMEs can reach net zero, whether carbon offsetting is a good idea and why it might be time to ditch GDP as a way to measure how well a country is performing
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Digital Transformation 2021
After 18 months of rapid digital transformation, questions are now being asked about how many of the changes implemented will last as the world reopens. Our Digital Transformation report explores how to measure performance, why embracing corporate digital responsibility is crucial and whether people really are the secret to transformation success