Middle East worries send bellwether economic index falling again

Uncertainty sees order books shrink and confidence take another downturn

AI in Construction: From More Work to Better Work

Much of the discussion around artificial intelligence in construction focuses on the jobsite — automation, robotics, computer vision. Those applications are real and increasingly visible. but the larger economic impact sits earlier in design and estimation. 

Five ways to make your practice more resilient in a tough climate

The Architects’ Journal Five ways to make your practice more resilient in a tough climate Kunle Barker shares his top tips to help practices weather the coming economic storm The post Five ways to make your practice more resilient in a tough climate appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Kunle Barker

BDP appoints Benedict Zucchi as chair

Multidisciplinary design practice BDP has appointed Benedict Zucchi as Chair, effective from 1 July, succeeding Chris Harding after nearly a decade in the role. The appointment comes at a time of continued evolution for the global practice, as it responds to increasingly complex social, environmental and economic challenges through design. Benedict brings more than 30 […] The post BDP appoints Benedict Zucchi as chair appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

It’s time to capture the hidden economic value of climate resilience

In April, Storm Dave brought record-breaking wind speeds of 150km/h to Wales and left thousands of homes without power. On New Year 2024-25, severe rainfall saw over 100 flood warnings across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester.  In July 2022, the… The post It’s time to capture the hidden economic value of climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Levelling down: Boris Johnson is set to spend less on English regional development than previous Tory governments - Written by Michael Goodier and Published by New Statesman

Most English regions are set to receive less funding for regional development than they did under David Cameron or Theresa May, despite levelling up being the flagship policy of Boris Johnson’s government.

Capricious Learning - The Project Environment, 21062019

This video looks at the project environment and how we can use PESTLE and SWOT to understand that environment.

Industrialised construction is ‘already a reality’

An article from Pinsent Masons Outlaw publication in November 2021 discussing how industrialised construction methods have been embraced in Australia

International Construction Market Survey 2021

Published by Turner Townsend in July 2021 this is the 12th edition of their International construction market survey comparing cost and economic data across 90 global markets and providing insight into how the industry is changing.

Britain's tall building boom: now bust? - A paper published by the ICE written by Skelton, Demian, and Bouchlaghem

A paper looking at the evolution and current position of the tall buildings boom in London in 2008.