Articles

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.