Consultants Comment – Page 3
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Pledge to tackle skills shortage
We are only as good as the people we employ. But the industry is not managing to attract enough people to meet its demand
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Solving the skills gap is now critical
As a recruiter I see firms struggling to attract construction talent, we need a concerted push to tackle this head on
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The implications of exiting the EU
Assessing the potential short, medium and long term impacts of Brexit
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Could Brexit end procurement red tape?
Would a vote to leave the EU really cut the amount of red tape involved in procurement?
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Tackling homophobia and transphobia in construction
This Pride Month, I urge everyone not to stand by when you hear homophobic or transphobic language
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Engineering the Serpentine Pavilion
Augmented reality helped unzip the designs for this year’s challenging build
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The future after Brexit
The EU referendum looms, but what is our relationship with the EU likely to look like if it’s an out vote?
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Build costs: Keep your options open
If uncertainty is construction’s worst enemy how can architects and engineers help clients manage build costs?
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Is the circular economy the way forward?
Construction should look at a more circular approach to reduce the amount of waste it generates
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A breath of fresh air for health and work wellbeing
Winter sees us spend 90% of our time indoors, but do we give due consideration to the indoor air we are breathing?
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Spending on wellbeing pays off
A commitment to wellbeing comes at a price, but it’s well worth it
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Let your staff roam the world!
Offering travel can help your business develop and attract talent
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Surely Britain is not going to sleepwalk into a Brexit disaster?
Leaving the EU could spell disaster for the UK’s construction industry
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Here's how to do holistic training
The skills shortage is only going to get worse, we need action now
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Modern slavery: UK firms must act
Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 UK firms must take responsibility
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Mindfulness will change the way we work
There is a compelling case for promoting wellbeing and mindfulness in the workplace
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A new challenge
Investors no longer want us asking if they need project management, quantity surveyor or employer’s agent services – they are looking for support with the bigger picture
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Infrastructure: Grounds for optimism
An Adonis at the helm is what Brunel’s builders needed
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The QS: Evolution not revolution
Life as a quantity surveyor is changing once more – but there are still issues that must be dealt with