All Social Value articles – Page 2
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CommentM&S High Court decision won’t tip the scales away from a retrofit-first future
The low-carbon case for retrofit has become so strong that economic arguments for new-build may no longer secure support, suggests Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis.
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CommentGood investment requires a great deal more than money
Responsible, considerate and thoughtful development should be profitable, both financially and in the way it delivers meaningful benefits for the community, says Ghislaine Halpenny of Regal London
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CommentWe are working to ensure apprentices will be our legacy
Providing young people with opportunities to earn while they learn helps to tackle the skills crisis and encourages the next generation of talent, says Dawn Moore of Murphy
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FeaturesBuilding The Future Commmission: Delivering the communities the nation needs
After a year of consultation and careful consideration, the Building the Future Commission has published its final report. In this chapter, Ben Flatman explores ways in which we might close the gap between good development and the development we too often deliver
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CommentLet’s make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers
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CommentIs the housing crisis just too big a problem for politics to crack?
The recently published National Planning Policy Framework highlights how difficult housing reform can be. Can we expect better from the outcome of a general election, asks Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentWe are boxed in by bonds and the chancellor’s promises
Jeremy Hunt’s success in calming financial markets with the autumn statement leaves a lot of unanswered questions observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentWe must be nimble and flexible if we are to keep up with accelerating AI
The pace of change in AI is breathtaking. Non-specialists like you and me need to take note says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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NewsParliamentary committee to explore relationship between built environment and young people’s health
LUHC Committee calls for evidence as part of inquiry into young people and built environment
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NewsPupils tour Kier-built life sciences block as Open Doors 2024 launches
Teens given guided tour of Hammersmith site and meet young apprentices working in construction
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CommentWe’re opening our doors again to show the world what the industry has to offer
Open Doors is back for 2024 and new Build UK chair Julie White explains how everyone in the industry can play a part in recruiting the next generation
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CommentWhy counting the cost of carbon is anything but straightforward
Is the price of carbon emissions going up or down? It might depend on who you are and where your project is located, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis. That is not a good thing
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FeaturesWhat digital solutions are there for a water industry under pressure?
Water companies will have to adopt a ‘one-water’ strategy if they are to overcome the complex challenges of water quality and availability, and data will be at the core
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CommentWe’ve lost our lead in the fight against climate change. Now it’s crunch time
The muted response to the UK’s latest climate change progress report highlights that the current approach isn’t working, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentL&G Modular’s closure shows there’s a limit to the patience of slow capital
Legal & General’s recent withdrawal from the offsite housing market is a wake-up call for policy makers relying on institutions to fund ambitious infrastructure plans, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentBuilding rewarding careers
ESG and social value are no longer ’nice-to-haves’ for business wanting to attract top talent, writes Karen Brookes, chief people officer at Sir Robert McAlpine
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NewsHomes England to move away from ‘pure’ supply in social value shift
Government body given ‘renewed and expanded mission’ which could spell greater use of CPO powers for brownfield regeneration
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CommentLet’s pledge to boost women in adjudication
Two new initiatives aim to tackle the problem that women make up only 8% of UK adjudicators
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FeaturesDelivering social value: A new school to benefit all
The project to build St Mark’s school in Southampton focused from the start on benefiting the community both socially and economically, strengthening the local construction supply chain as well as enhancing skills and employment opportunities for the city’s people. By Jordan Marshall
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FeaturesWays of changing construction to meet society’s needs
How can the built environment sector revolutionise the way it delivers projects to meet our social, economic and environmental goals? Daniel Gayne reports