Education & Training

Changes to the IR35 Rules Explained


Claire Halle-Smith of Wright Hassall, explains the background to the new IR35 rules governing the use of contractors and freelancers

Securing External Insulation to Concrete High Rise Buildings


In the construction of high-rise buildings, external wall insulation is often used to improve the thermal insulation and weather resistance

2021: The Year of Greener, Smarter Construction


In this latest piece, Kas shares his predictions for construction in 2021 – a greener, smarter and more collaborative industry.

COVID Makes Manufacturers More Open


Research by Digital Catapult has revealed that COVID-19 might be a turning point when it comes to implementing advanced technology

Looking at The Year Ahead 2021


At Lipton Plant Architects, we’ve spent a significant amount of research and design time over the last year

Job Opportunities Rise Despite Tough Year


There have been 40,000 new jobs across the manufacturing sector between August and October this year with metals4U seeing the benefit

Build Back Better with One Platform Technology


Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor of shares his thoughts on the current state of construction and the major trends set to shape it in 2021.

UK Government Plans to Transform Procurement


New plans from the UK Government are set to overhaul the procurement rules making it easier for SMEs to win public sector contracts.

Has COVID Changed Health & Safety Forever?


Lesley Macleod and Shachar Harari write about how the Coronavirus pandemic could have changed health and safety forever

Technology Trends in 2021


Mikael Sandberg of VX Fiber, explores the reason why FTTP is one trend the UK construction industry simply cannot afford to ignore in 2021.