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Feb 24, 2025 | 
lexology.com | Sinead Morgan |Aisling Doyle |Louise Bloomfield |Joanne Bell |Sara Meyer |Josh Hornsey
Maternity Leave and PayIn both Ireland and Great Britain (GB) there has been a significant shift towards ensuring a healthier work life balance and with that comes the implementation of family friendly policies in the workplace. As a starting point, employers with employees in both jurisdictions should familiarise themselves with the different basic family leave entitlementsavailable to employees and workers.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
Demand for vocational and technical skills is hot. With that comes fears that the ability to scale up and upgrade infrastructure could be adversely impacted as companies compete for a finite pool of workers. That scenario is one Energy & Utility Skills is working to avoid.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
With low representation of women and ethnic minorities, she advocates for EDI-focused education, unconscious bias training, diverse recruitment, and flexible work options. Knight emphasises that while improving diversity is challenging, companies must prioritise EDI to drive growth and make construction a more inclusive industry.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
An Impact Fund set up early in the project committed 100 hours of local volunteering time, alongside resources and money to support local organisations. The project team, which includes Aviva’s in house capital unit, Aviva Capital Partners, is also providing additional support for young people through 10 weeks of work experience. Opportunities include placements with lead architects Gensler and engineering consultants Arup.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionnorth.com | Sinead Morgan
The highly anticipated seminar programme for the launch show at Manchester Central on 13 November 2024 is now live. In just one day, attendees will experience a concentrated lineup of industry experts and thought leaders, providing practical strategies and insights to tackle the latest challenges and opportunities in the built environment.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
The Survey & Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) is working with Planet Labs and Aetosky to implement AI-enabled change detection technology with high-resolution satellite imagery covering 850 sq km. The system integrates Planet’s satellite data with Aetosky’s detection analysis to monitor and categorise various changes, including modifications to existing buildings, rooftop alternations, vegetation shifts and water changes.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
In the landscape of urban planning, mixed-use developments have emerged as powerful catalysts for economic growth and community enhancement. These multifaceted projects blend retail, residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, fostering a vibrant environment beyond traditional urban planning paradigms. Abha’s groundbreaking project, The Point, is situated in southwestern Saudi Arabia, within the Asir Region, which is well known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sinead Morgan |Louise Bloomfield |Joanne Bell |Aisling Doyle
DAC BeachcroftThere are key differences when it comes to entitlements to remote and flexible working in Ireland and the UK and differences in the manner in which requests should be processed. Employers withemployees across both jurisdictions should be live to those difference to ensure they issue the appropriate policies and put systems in place to avoid issues and/or claims arising.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
exhibitormanual.digitalconstructionweek.com | Sinead Morgan
With the design and installation sequence communicated predominantly in 3D, William Hare made use of a wide range of digital tools and platforms. Renowned for both its distinctive architectural design and the exceptional dedication to supporting individuals with cancer, the newest Maggie’s cancer support centre is situated in the grounds of the Royal Free Hospital in London.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
digitalconstructionnorth.com | Sinead Morgan
This must-attend, one-day event will take place on 13 November 2024 at Manchester Central, marking the launch of a dynamic new platform for AECO professionals across the North of the UK. As the newest addition to the Digital Construction Week (DCW) portfolio, Digital Construction North promises a flavour of Digital Construction Week in a fresh one-day format. It features new and exclusive content that can’t be accessed elsewhere, tailored to the Northern AECO community.
