New Scottish housing agency needs independent oversight to work properly, says CIOB

The Scottish government must embed policy learning and evaluation in the new agency to ensure it’s working. The post New Scottish housing agency needs independent oversight to work properly, says CIOB appeared first on Construction Management.

Air NZ’s Hangar 4 takes top honours on a day dedicated to timber

Air New Zealand’s Hangar 4, entered by Studio Pacific Architecture, has won the Resene Supreme Award at the 51st Timber Design Awards Gala Dinner held in Auckland recently. Timber professionals from across the country had gathered for a full day dedicated to learning, collaboration and celebrating excellence in New Zealand timber design and construction. Despite […] The post Air NZ’s Hangar 4 takes top honours on a day dedicated to timber appeared first on Building Today.

Still on the Fence About ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence? Let's Address 4 Common Concerns

In short: Four common concerns about ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence are setup time, whether projects surface too late to act on, whether it's just a shared bidders list, and the learning curve. Each have a direct answer, and most don't hold up on close inspection. Personalized setup from day one: A new guided onboarding flow builds your trade and geography-specific searches the moment you log in for the first time. Early project visibility: Project Intelligence tracks jobs from planning and design phases, giving you weeks or months of lead time before bid day. More than a listing: Contact info, documents, and history come with every project listing, not just the bid notice. Low daily lift once configured: Alerts deliver relevant projects to your inbox without requiring a manual search every morning.

Digital Collaboration Network: Providing a structured forum for collaboration, shared learning, and practical support

The CIF’s Construction 4.0 Committee established a Digital Collaboration Network to support members in the implementation of digital processes within their businesses. The Network brought together members at varying stages The post Digital Collaboration Network: Providing a structured forum for collaboration, shared learning, and practical support appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Kier seals £35m deal to give empty Walsall M&S a second life

Vacant department store to become new gateway and adult learning centre

Big Think - Are robots really taking our jobs - Jamie Merisotis, 13042022

Are the robots coming for our jobs? Not for those with the training and skills needed in today’s economy. And in nearly all cases, that means the people with education beyond high school. This video touches on how jobs and roles will evolve in a changing workplace and how eduction and training will need to respond and assist in meeting the new demands

5 Ways to Stand Out as a Contractor

Over the years we've learnt how to make ourselves stand out from the competition and we wanted to share our tips and tricks. It's not rocket science but sometimes seeing it all laid out can really help. If you have any other tips that you would add to the list I'd love to hear them too!

The water in the mix - The Bare Essentials of Concrete - Part 5

Learning outcomes: - How concrete changes over time and the importance of curing - The role water plays in strength and workability of concrete

Designing the Hybrid Office - Published by Harvard Business Review

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

What is the role of a mechanical engineer in construction site of any building, factory etc?