Mike Putnam
Mike Putnam is the president and chief executive officer of Skanska UK. He has led the company’s Injury-Free Environment programme which, since 2009, has halved the number of injuries on Skanska sites. Alongside government minister Michael Fallon he is co-chair of the Green Construction Board. He is also a member of the Construction Leadership Council, developing a vision and strategy for the sector in 2025. Mike is a chartered engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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Waiting for a green light
Firms already taking up carbon-reducing policies have found a wealth of advantages beyond helping the environment. Those waiting until government legislation comes in may miss out
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In construction, good relationships count
Being ethical and treating your supply chain properly can guard against risks like inflation
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New year, new thinking
We need more of the initiative and drive behind proposals such as London’s Garden Bridge
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Let's hold firm on green growth
Green is good for business, good for society and it’s the only way forward
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Distinctive exports are key to industry’s future
Construction 2025 aspires to increase UK exports 50%, which looks ambitious but I see big opportunities for UK firms abroad
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The tipping point in recovery
We need to watch out for rising supply chain prices turning projects into loss-makers