The construction industry’s gender pay gap will not be bridged organically, says Jennifer Tomlinson.
In the first quarter of this year, 311,000 women were working in construction, accounting for 14.6% of the sector’s workforce, according to the Office of National Statistics. Construction companies must address this gender imbalance and close the…
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Editor’s Comment | Clearly communicating the business case is key
High speed rail is seen as the solution to the problem of decarbonising transport. It provides a fast and efficient alternative to air travel, not just domestically but for international travel too. The cross-border potential is clear from our cover story this month which looks at the Rail Baltica project…
Interview | Justine Greening says construction has a critical role in levelling up
Levelling up has become a widely used phrase in politics and business in recent years but there is often a difference of opinion about what it means and a belief that delivering it lies solely with the government.
Nonetheless, former MP for Putney Justine Greening is clear about its definition…
ICE invites entries to 2023 Merit game
The ICE is encouraging young engineers to sign up for the chance to see what it is like to own and run their own construction company.
The 2023 Management, Enterprise, Risk, Innovation and Teamwork (Merit) competition is now open for registration. The competition is supported by the ICE’s management board. Competitors…
Innovative Thinker | Autodesk boss urges contractors to keep up with new tech
Contractors must keep up with technological advances to drive the industry forward, says Autodesk Construction Solutions senior vice president and general manager Jim Lynch.
Globally, the built environment footprint is expected to double in size by 2060. For that to happen in line with net zero targets, technology is going to…
Your View | Work/life balance, plastic roads, net zero
Reading Mike Keatinge’s letter on work-life balance (NCE, last month), I felt compelled to respond providing the counter argument. I believe my opinion is held by many others. In years gone by, one sole income was adequate for many families to make ends meet, more recently two incomes are needed.…
Innovation Showcase | CV Partner pioneers project data banks
IT solution gives project delivery teams a head start by tapping into a bank of knowledge.
CV Partner, a cloud-based SaaS (software as a solution) tool, is aiding project teams to make scheme design and delivery more efficient. By having past project data stored on CV Partner’s platform, project managers can…
Middle East needs more collaboration
Abu Dhabi Airport’s Midfield Terminal exemplifies the scale and ambition of construction in the Middle East, as well as the tendency towards disputes and delays. The £2.6bn megaproject incorporates over 100 aircraft gates and will serve 27M passengers per year. The terminal was due to open in 2017 but has…
Innovation Showcase | CV Partner software aids CV and case study management
Automated CVs and case studies solution for bids and proposals targets UK expansion.
Having conquered the Nordic market for matching people and past project experience to bids, CV Partner is breaking into the UK market. Purpose built to save companies time and money when it comes to bidding for work, CV…
Innovative Thinker | Willmott Dixon’s Helen White explains how contractors can benefit from flexible working
Agile working policies can help companies boost employee morale, attract talent and improve gender balance says Willmott Dixon head of reward, policy and systems Helen White.
Our people were looking for a better work/life balance – that was coming through on our annual engagement survey,” says contractor Willmott Dixon’s head of…