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.

MPs slam government’s ‘complacency’ on retrofit-first and heritage protection

The Architects’ Journal MPs slam government’s ‘complacency’ on retrofit-first and heritage protection A strongly-worded report from the Culture Media and Sport Committee has called for policy and tax changes to support a ‘reuse-first’ approach to buildings The post MPs slam government’s ‘complacency’ on retrofit-first and heritage protection appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ news desk

Vacant heritage buildings could unlock 670,000 new homes, MPs claim

A new report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee calls for the launch of a 'heritage-to-housing' scheme to bring vacant and at-risk historic buildings into residential use. The post Vacant heritage buildings could unlock 670,000 new homes, MPs claim appeared first on Property Week.

Hackitt-led group calls for ‘firmer approach’ to industry

A group chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt has called for “a firmer approach” to be taken towards the construction industry over building safety. In a new report published this week, the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG) – which was set up to monitor construction industry culture… The post Hackitt-led group calls for ‘firmer approach’ to industry appeared first on Construction News.

Turner Industries Named 2026 ENR Contractor of the Year

From a landmark carbon capture project to fast-track industrial work, Turner Industries pairs industrial muscle with diversification and a deep-rooted safety culture to earn top honors.

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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