Question time with the Building Safety Regulator

CM and CIOB brought together Tim Galloway and Sarah Buxcey from the BSR with several major operators of higher-risk buildings to discuss expectations, the golden thread and culture change The post Question time with the Building Safety Regulator appeared first on Construction Management.

How Do You Choose the Right Fire Exit Locks for Your Building?

The post How Do You Choose the Right Fire Exit Locks for Your Building? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Steve Gilmour – the face of The York Locksmith Company – explains how to choose the correct locks for fire exits so property owners and construction firms can stay compliant. As cultural signifiers, doors crop up throughout pop culture: the Narnia wardrobe, Monsters Inc, 221B Baker Street, hobbit holes, the list goes on. But in […]

Clayco Tackles ‘Burnout’ as Jobsite Safety Risk in New Initiative

With increased education around burnout, the contractor aims to address the “systemic issues that will help improve psychological safety overall,” says Dan Lester, vice president of field culture and inclusion.

CIF Health & Safety Summit 2026 – ‘Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Care’

Ireland’s construction sector came together for the CIF Health & Safety Summit 2026, on Wednesday 6th May at Croke Park. The flagship event focused on moving beyond minimum compliance to The post CIF Health & Safety Summit 2026 – ‘Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Care’ appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Real ways to change the industry’s mental health culture

Sarah Bolton is chief executive of the Lighthouse Charity Construction can be tough. Tight deadlines, long hours, physically demanding jobs and uncertainty all take their toll. Dealing with pressure and pace is often seen as a strength in the sector, but the expectation of resilience… The post Real ways to change the industry’s mental health culture appeared first on Construction News.

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

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