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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Future of Fintech 2021
Fintech: the great disruptor. From payments and lending to investment and money management, tech providers are actively shaping the future of the financial landscape - even pushing the boundaries of currency itself. How are fintech firms adjusting their services to align with consumer trends? Can fintech cement its reputation as a driver of equality and sustainability? And how should big banks respond to the disruption and stay relevant across the financial ecosystem for the future customer?
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Rare Diseases 2021
It is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. Though rare on an individual basis, rare diseases are collectively common. How can better health data and advances in genomics produce better outcomes for patients? Are there wider benefits to rare disease research and funding? How has Covid affected the rare disease community? This report considers some of the lived experiences of rare disease patients, and also explores opportunities for improved testing, diagnosis and treatment.
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Digital Transformation 2021
Digital transformation has been a huge area of focus for many businesses, particularly over the past couple of years. But with mitigating the climate crisis another are of concern, how are businesses tying together transformation and sustainability? And what are the key trends in transformation to look to next year?
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The Future of Healthcare 2021
The Covid pandemic continues to have a huge impact on healthcare, affecting everything from staffing to patient care to disease diagnosis. As the industry prepares for winter, what are the key challenges and what role is technology playing in overcoming them?