21st Century Learning: Technology Transforming the Classroom
The classroom has always been a place of changing ideas and shifting priorities, with technology evolving alongside it. This evolution is especially true in the 21st Century. We’re starting to see an ever-increasing number of teacher and student devices and …
Whitepaper: Is Modernise or Die a fair assessment of the construction industry?
At the end of 2016, we held another of our Construction Roundtables. These events have proved invaluable to us in terms of shining light on the real-life experience of business leaders in construction and supporting services across the North. The …
Looking Ahead to a Greener 2017
In the year that Pantone, the self-declared global authority on colour, announced Greenery as 2017’s ‘colour of the year’, businesses and individuals alike have turned their attention to how we can make the next twelve months more environmentally responsible. Although we’re barely …
What Construction Trends Should We Expect in 2017?
2016 has been, undoubtedly, an interesting year for the construction industry. In the midst of challenges, firms have had the watched the industry strengthen, explore new technologies, and put in place the foundations for further growth. As we come to the close …
Autumn Statement: How the Government Plans to Tackle Construction’s Biggest Challenges
Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond recently presented his first – and last – Autumn Statement to Parliament. In the days since, construction professionals have had time to digest what the Autumn Statement means for the industry as a whole …
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 Benefits of Welcoming an Apprentice to Your Team
As well as great leadership and direction, a business’ success often hinges on the quality, enthusiasm and knowledge of the team. A strong team can be built with experienced employees, but with the advent of the apprenticeship levy drawing ever closer, there’s never been …
The 4 Biggest Worries of Investing in Bespoke Software
When considering bespoke software, it is worth determining the best time in your business’ life cycle to undertake the development and investment needed. Even if it’s the right time to update your software, some companies have concerns around a bespoke solution. We’ve …
Working in All Directions: Should There Be Additional Regional Powerhouses?
For many years, the North was a leading region of industrial power in the UK. It’s only over more recent decades that that power has somewhat diminished – until now. With the Northern Powerhouse continuing to gain traction and several landmark …
