Construction
What are the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry today? From technology to the talent shortage, sustainability to safety, you’ll find it all here.
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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
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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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China’s Belt and Road is anything but green
Five of the biggest environmental challenges posed by China's Belt and Road initiative.
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How to tackle organised crime in construction
Tales of mobsters running building sites are a staple of pop culture, but what threats do organised crime gangs pose to the construction industry and how can technology help overcome them?
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The UK construction industry must get safer, for everyone
Not for the first time, the UK construction industry faces a perfect storm.
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Is BAMB the future of sustainable building?
Buildings constructed with reusable materials create added value in an industry where sustainability is increasingly in the spotlight