Framework Providers Utilise Cutting-Edge Technology Oct 30, 2019 The future of the construction industry and frameworks was the focus of the final session of the Construction Frameworks Conference. Mark Chadwick, Director of Business Services at Fusion 21 told attendees that clients were embracing new technologies, he said: “Things around Electric charging points, LED lights, new things that are coming through are what […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Social Value Being Incorporated in Huge Developments Oct 30, 2019 As a result of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 there has been a radical shift in thinking around public sector procurement. Speaking at our Frameworks conference Gerard Toplass, Executive Chairman of Pagabo noted how the public sector is “Moving from acknowledgement of social value into accounting for it.” At Guy’s and St […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
‘Call to Action’ for Socially Responsible Commissioning Oct 30, 2019 The Director of Construction Impact Frameworks (CIF), Sara Lawton issued a ‘Call to Action’ at the recent Frameworks Conference, she told delegates “We are inviting the whole of the public sector, along with the construction industry to join us in championing responsible commissioning”. Construction Impact Frameworks has worked to reinvest in the third sector […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
How HS2 and the Northern Powerhouse Railway could be the catalyst to reinvigorating Britain’s towns and cities Oct 9, 2019 Atkins, the sponsor of our recent HS2 Growth Conference gave us an exclusive insight into the many ways HS2 and The Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will benefit the UK economy. HS2 and the NPR are more than new railways. They represent new, critical national infrastructure, that can reshape the economic landscape of the UK. Every […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Technology Will Cause Net Job Loss By 2035 – AI Expert Predicts Oct 7, 2019 Within 15 years technology will be destroying jobs more rapidly than people can be retrained to fill new roles, the Sheds & Logistics Development Conference has heard. Daniel Hulme, Chief Executive Officer of Artificial Intelligence consultancy Satalia, predicted to delegates at the Built Environment Networking event that technology will continue to free more people from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Strong Council Leadership Needed During Planning Process Oct 6, 2019 Planning committee members should pay the cost of lost appeals out of their own pockets if they reject their officers’ advice, a leading logistics developer has suggested at our Sheds & Logistics Development Conference. Philip O’Callaghan, Managing Director of Mountpark, told Built Environment Networking event that this move would concentrate elected members minds. In the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Highways England To Review Procurement Methods Ahead of £25bn Framework Launch Oct 2, 2019 Highways England are looking to redraw the way they procure the next tranche of major project works, which are anticipated to be worth £25bn. Speaking to delegates at the a conference in Reading Mike Grant, Smart Motorways Delivery Director at Highways England said the body aims to bring smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 construction […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Collaborating to reduce homelessness Sep 30, 2019 CSjv is working on the High Speed Two (HS2) Enabling Works, where they are taking an innovative and collaborative approach to reduce homelessness. Head of Legacy, Louise Dailly, shares her team’s holistic approach to tackling homelessness and leaving a positive legacy. Homelessness is a growing problem across England, with major cities such as London, […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
HS2 Creates Better Service for Existing Network Reveals Midlands Report Sep 26, 2019 Building HS2 will improve the operation of much of the existing Rail Network, according to new evidence submitted to the Oakervee HS2 Review by the transport body Midlands Connect. 73 stations on the existing rail network stand to benefit from improved passenger services as a direct result of the capacity released. This also includes 54 […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Brexit Uncertainty Disrupting University Investment Plans Sep 24, 2019 Universities are holding back on making major investment decisions due to prolonged uncertainty over the future of both the UK’s position after it has left the EU and student numbers under any fresh government immigration programme. Speaking at the London Property Club, Jeremy Tanner, Director of Estates at Birkbeck, University of London said: “What is […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
