The impact of EU migrants in the UK construction industry
With significant skills shortage restricting construction economic growth in the industry, James Morris, managing director at Tower Eight, provides an insight into why there is a real importance of immigration to the labour market
Addressing the skills shortage gap in the construction sector
Andrew Murphy, managing director at Boss Training, expert providers of construction health & safety training across the UK, talks through the possible solutions for bridging the construction skills gap
Can concrete keep up its popularity?
Concrete is the most consumed man-made material and four billion tonnes of it was produced in 2017
Housebuilding’s saviour
Geoff Fawkes, director of The McAvoy Group, looks at how offsite construction is helping to address the housing crisis by increasing productivity
A dynamic approach to fire safety system design
The role of digital tools such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling in the design of fire safety systems
A route to a future workforce
Mark Gatrell, head of research & development at Sika UK, discusses the value that Sika graduate internships bring to the business
Tackling the skills shortage
Lisa Tomlin, CEO of flooring and floor coverings distributor, CFS, considers what the flooring and wider construction industry must do to tackle the skill shortage
Inspirational flooring
Janet Lowe, head of marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems, explains how to create a flooring scheme that is both practical and inspirational for all education settings
The natural choice for new-build
When burnt correctly, wood can contribute to increased energy efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint in new-build properties. With the stove industry forging ahead of its EcoDesign schedule, Ian Sams of Specflue discusses the logistics and benefits of high-efficiency eco-stoves in new-build properties.
Biophilic building design and how it impacts our physical and psychological...
With a growing number of people spending the vast majority of their time indoors, there is a wealth of evidence to suggest that creating strong connections between nature and man-made environments can increase our wellbeing. Here, Dr Ed Suttie, research director, BRE, considers how biophilic building design can positively influence our physical and psychological health.