Why is it Important to Foster Discussion Around the Construction Industry?
As one of our oldest and most far-reaching industries, construction has become integral to our socio-economic wellbeing. Despite this, the advances in construction technology and the challenges which threaten the industry haven’t always gained the widespread public attention and discussion …
The Farmer Review: How can we save the Construction Industry?
The recent publication of the Farmer Review has sent the media into a spin, with many headlines grabbing onto the catchy soundbite ‘modernise or die’. Despite the very realistic threats facing UK construction, it’s worth remembering that the world’s most …
Constructing a New Reality: Can VR help the construction industry?
Over the last few years, the development of virtual reality has come along in leaps and bounds, already pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible. Now, having already started its march on the entertainment industry, VR is being touted …
Crafting a Career: How Schools Are Using Minecraft to Address the Skills Gap
Since 2009, Minecraft has conquered the video gaming world to become one of the most recognisable brands on the planet – a title cemented by a vast array of merchandising, numerous upgrades, and Microsoft’s own buying out of parent company, Mojang, …
Is Tokyo 2020 Japan’s Chance for a Second Infrastructure Revolution?
The Summer Olympics at Rio have packed up, the competitors have returned home to a hero’s welcome, and attention has turned towards the next Olympic outing at Tokyo 2020. Having previously hosted the games in 1964, Japan knows this is …
The Silver Lining: Will Brexit Have a Positive Effect on the Northern Powerhouse Movement After All?
Almost two months after the referendum, the shock is finally beginning to subside. But as the dust settles and people open up to the idea of a future where the UK no longer plays a role in the European Union, …
Looking Up & Beyond: How to Introduce the Cloud to Your Business
Embracing Cloud technology has become a necessity for countless businesses. There are some however, as previously mentioned, that remain somewhat reluctant, despite the benefits. One industry in particular is the construction industry. As active supporters of the construction industry and with key …
Lifting Off: 4 Ways Construction Firms Could Benefit from Embracing the Cloud
Cloud technology has officially won its place as one of the most celebrated technological innovations of the last decade. Across different industries, Cloud computing has freed individuals, teams and whole organisations from a myriad of persistent issues, delivering reliable and …
Whitepaper: Is Procurement Responsible for Stifled Growth in the Construction Industry?
Every quarter we meet with a different group of insightful business leaders from across the North. Our roundtable discussions have proved to be a valuable time of connection and an opportunity to learn from and share some of the pains the …
The Construction Roundtable tackles productivity
We all benefit when our infrastructure, housing and places of work are being invested in and developed. For that reason, we actively support the construction industry, making time to understand the challenges they face and the potential opportunities. One way we do …
