WiredScore Commits To Certified B Corporation Status Jan 20, 2021 WiredScore, the company behind the global digital connectivity rating system, steps into 2021 with a commitment to achieving Certified B Corporation status, ambitious growth plans, a brand new look and some fresh faces on the team. WiredScore joins the growing ranks of progressive companies pursuing the Certified B Corp status, thereby demonstrating the company’s commitment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“No Nuclear – No Net Zero” – The Green Energy Source Vital to the UK’s Green Ambitions Jan 20, 2021 With Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C moving forward, and announcement such as that by Rolls Royce surrounding their desire to deliver new reactors as part of a consortium there is a real buzz within the nuclear sector at present – and it could be crucial to enabling the UK to achieve net zero. Ahead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
3 Areas of Untapped Potential in NEC4 Contracts Jan 19, 2021 Contractors and consultants, especially those working within the public sector, will often find themselves working under the NEC4 form of contract. However, there still remains a wealth of untapped potential within this suite of contracts. NEC4 drafter, co-author of NEC4 Practical Solutions and consultant at project and contract management software firm Sypro – Dr Stuart Kings – discusses three […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Government “Must Look At A Green Manufacturing Base” To Avoid Double Dip Recession Jan 18, 2021 Investment in industrial processes aligned to green manufacturing could offer the Treasury a way to protect the UK’s economy from further fallout as a result of Lockdown 3.0, an expert economist has said. Associate Professor Steve McCabe from Birmingham City University suggests the UK’s manufacturing base – damaged by the twin threats of Covid and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Equinix Q&A: Evolution, Sustainability and Innovation Jan 15, 2021 Equinix is the world’s largest data centre and colocation infrastructure provider – and they’re speaking at our upcoming event titled Autonomous Vehicles and the Built Environment with Petrina Anne Steele, Global Lead for Connected Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Mobility, taking to the virtual stage. Ahead of the event we’ve discussed their role in autonomous vehicles […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Post-Brexit Compliance in Procurement: What Will Change? Jan 14, 2021 THE end of the Brexit transition period has passed, and with it many rules and regulations are changing across the board for many industries – including construction. Jonathan Oram, national framework manager at Pagabo, discusses the changes expected in public sector procurement following the UK’s departure from the EU. What will change? Jonathan said: “From […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Key Outputs From Leading Voices – Housing & Build to Rent Conference Jan 14, 2021 One of my New Years Resolutions is to share some of the excellent content covered at our events with you – and where better to start than the Housing & Build to Rent Conference which took place virtually on the 13th January 2021. A whole hole of industry names were both speaking and in attending […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Property… Jan 13, 2021 Sarah Flynn is a Property investor and owner of KAF Properties – an acquisition and investment company – based in Leeds. The organisation was founded by Sarah in 2016 – but what made her leave her 10-year career within the corporate banking world at Lloyds Banking Group? [emaillocker id=”71749″] The company is actually named after […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Futuristic Crypto Smart City in Senegal – The Real Life Wakanda Jan 13, 2021 Music star Akon has ambitious plans to develop a new futuristic city in his home country of Senegal – with one of the masterminds behind the design set to speak at our Development Opportunities in Africa Conference. For a number of years people have said it’s more of a dream – that it wont happen. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gleeson Announce Sales Surge & Acceleration of Development Jan 11, 2021 Gleeson Homes has announced an increase in sales in the first half of its financial year – up more than 17% – whilst announcing plans to accelerate the number of new homes they build. The firm – who’ll be speaking at the East Midlands Development Plans Event – are aiming to develop 2,000 homes a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
