Are Gen Z’ers the perfect apprentices?
Often referred to as lazy technophilias, Generation Z make really useful apprentices, here’s why
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
Migrating towards bird-friendly buildings
With millions of birds globally dying each year after striking buildings, Leo Pyrah, product manager at Pilkington United Kingdom, discusses the challenge of designing and retrofitting developments to be more bird-friendly
EPS: A versatile alternative
Adrian Walker, sales manager at Sundolitt, discusses the benefits of expanded polystyrene as a fill material
Minimising work disruption during snow and bad weather
Chris Pendrey, SHEQ manager at Actavo Direct offers advice on how to minimise disruption to your projects when inclement weather is set to strike
Can concrete keep up its popularity?
Concrete is the most consumed man-made material and four billion tonnes of it was produced in 2017
A splash of colour
Brian Bell, head of technical services for Marley Alutec discusses the importance of colour when considering a rainwater system and how the vibrancy and uniformity can be maintained throughout the building’s life
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
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
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