Young engineers call on industry to step up to innovation challenge
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If the construction industry is to respond to the rise of the digital economy, improve productivity and meet the ambitious cost and emissions targets set out in Construction 2025, it must kick start a culture where innovation is embedded at every level, according to a group of young engineers.
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Nationwide Platforms hosts record-breaking working at height forum
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A record number of senior managers and directors attended the 2015 Working at Height Best Practice Forum.
More than 220 delegates from companies using powered access equipment in the UK went to the event, reflecting its growing importance as a forum for driving innovation and safety.
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One hundred days of helping from Hope Construction employees
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This week, Hope Construction Materials’ employees completed 100 days of voluntary work, as part of the organisation’s “Hope for Others” initiative.
The scheme, launched by the firm in 2014, sees Hope employees choosing to partake in charity work close to their heart, with the organisation offering two fully paid days leave to each employee per year.
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Evolve reveal how construction businesses can protect their bottom line
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The construction industry is at the forefront of the UK’s vibrant business community; working in partnership with clients and suppliers to keep Britain at the lead of domestic and international markets.
But, those working within the construction industry have a lot more to contend with than just ‘building a better Britain’ (if that weren’t enough) and navigate a highly competitive marketplace daily both as vendors and suppliers.
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Industry benchmark event on BIM returns to ICE
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) BIM 2015 event opens its doors on 21 October, leading the conversation on BIM ahead of a crucial year for the UK construction industry and its public sector clients. From next year, all new publicly procured construction projects must be compatible with BIM Level 2.