Diversity in construction needs to be top priority
Diversity issues in construction are hardly new, but a greater representation of historically marginalised groups is vital and must happen sooner rather than later
Future of Construction 2019
By 2030, Dubai plans to have 3D printed a quarter of all new buildings, making the most of a technology which can cut labour costs, speed up processes and create more environmentally-friendly structures. The Future of Construction special report, published in The Times, covers these industry goals and more. It examines how construction needs to expand its definition of diversity and whether the industry can ever become truly sustainable. It explores how architecture can make buildings work for better mental health and asks what lessons have been learnt from the tragedy at Grenfell Tower. Also featured is an infographic on the new technologies disrupting the industry and five innovative ways to combat the UK housing crisis
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Build better mental health: why design for wellbeing?
When building offices and homes that take mental health and wellbeing into account, cost remains the ever-present challenge for the construction industry
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Can the circular economy in construction really work?
Sustainability requires a change in mindset as it’s not just a process of replacing materials with green alternatives. But can a circular economy ever be the norm for mass construction?
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Will 3D printing revolutionise construction?
Dubai is pioneering the use of 3D printing in an effort to drive property sales and significant savings. But whether this marks the beginning of worldwide adoption remains to be seen
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How Altrad is building its digitised future
For too long the construction industry has relied on paper systems in the delivery of work in hazardous environments. Failing to invest in digitisation can prolong planned schedules, lead to the late completion of builds, and eat into productivity and the bottom line
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Transformation based on transparency, technology and talent
If the first step in achieving positive change is to acknowledge the true extent of the problem, then the transformation of the construction industry must start with a reality check
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Understanding Pensions 2021
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute
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Sustainable Investing 2021
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
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Digital Identity 2021
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
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Intellectual Property 2021
Our Intellectual Property report, published in The Times, explores topics on vaccine protection, TikTok copyright law, green technology, and more. The featured infographic looks at the global IP landscape and how certain countries are protecting their innovations from competitors.