Sir Robert McAlpine on what employers want

Continuing our series featuring insights from major employers, Rachael Smith, people & culture executive director at Sir Robert McAlpine, tells Nicky Roger what the contractor looks for in candidates, where skills gaps are emerging and how it is using workforce planning to develop talent The post Sir Robert McAlpine on what employers want appeared first on Construction Management.

Mace Consult delivering Muscat cultural district

UK headquartered Mace Consult is overseeing project delivery for the Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex in Muscat for Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. Located on a 400,000-sq-m… The post Mace Consult delivering Muscat cultural district appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Conference to focus on shifting safety culture in construction

A conference next month will examine how construction’s safety agenda must move beyond compliance and regulation. The post Conference to focus on shifting safety culture in construction appeared first on Construction Management.

Turner Industries Readies for Big Turn Beyond Petroleum

Safety-focused culture, strategic diversification propel Texas Contractor of the Year Turner Industries into more markets and new heights.

Data Center Building Boom Brings New Spotlight to Safety

Contractors on hyperscale data center projects can struggle to maintain a safety culture across dozens of subcontractors and thousands of workers, pushing safety consultants to rethink training and enforcement.

Lei's Real Talk - The West’s costly China misconceptions (2): Don’t criticize China, Chinese people or the CCP

One major misconception the West has about China is confusing China and the Chinese people with the CCP or the Chinese Communist Party. The Chinese Communist Party does not equate to China or its people, nor does it represent them. In fact, the antagonistic relationship between the Chinese people and CCP has been ignored by the West. Understanding the Chinese mindset and psychology is imperative for the West’s China strategies.

Lei's Real Talk - The West's costly China misconceptions (1): When in China, do as the Chinese do

America’s misconceptions of China are costing its advantage in the US China competition. China is taking over due to US ignorance and misjudgment. Since China joined the WTO, US private and public sectors set their China strategies and policies based on these misconceptions. The West must understand that the prevailing, dominant way of doing business in China is the CCP's way, which is against the traditional Chinese culture.

Key principles of Hackitt’s ‘golden thread’ to improve building safety - Published by Building July 2021

Flow diagram and 10 point explanation of the building safety bill golden thread

Designing the Hybrid Office - Published by Harvard Business Review

From workplace to culture space, the office as a social anchor?

Pacesetters - How Europe’s fastest-growing companies stay ahead of the pack - published by Pinsent Masons / Mergermarket

Europe’s fastest-growing companies power the engine rooms of their respective economies. As they scale at pace, these businesses drive job creation, generate additional tax receipts and provide new opportunities for a broad range of stakeholders. In short

How can we develop and maintain a culture of safety within our organisation?