Up until very recent years, the construction industry has been one of the least digitised sectors, with few technological changes. However, as technology continues to grow and become a huge part of day to day life, it should come as no surprise that many of the biggest construction trends and changes revolve around new technologies
Whether we like it or not we live in the age where the digital world and social media has a huge impact on every aspect of our lives. Weather it’s doing our weekly shop, keeping in touch with long lost friends or reviewing local restaurants, the online world has changed the way we make decisions
It’s good news for the multi-billion-pound HS2 rail project. This week has seen the official sign off on contracts to deliver the bridges, tunnels and earthworks for the initial phase of the high-speed railway, which will stretch between London and Birmingham in 2026. The signing of the contracts took place at the company’s head office
The future of Britain’s nuclear energy has raised some concerns due to recent Brexit negotiation uncertainties. The UK nuclear industry has issued warnings to the government and have expressed they must act urgently to ensure a Brexit deal is made to accommodate international atomic power. Scientists say leaving the Euratom agency that oversees nuclear safety
Crossrail 2 has faced a number of uncertainties, however the future of Crossrail 2 has been given a much-needed boost after transport secretary Chris Grayling and London mayor Sadiq Khan said they have agreed on the next steps for the £31bn rail project. The Transport Secretary stated that there was “no doubt” London needed new
Whether you’re just starting out in your construction career, or have a number of years’ experience, it’s always useful to put some time in to figuring out exactly how you’re going to approach your job search. The construction industry can be exciting and fast paced with many rewarding opportunities, but this can mean it’s also
Britain pride themselves on the safety of their rail tracks, which is why major players within the rail industry are constantly seeking to improve their services, tracks, stations and trains. Plans have been announced for many railway upgrades that will allow longer, faster and more frequent trains to run, so that the increasing demand for
UK construction activity weakened more than expected last month as uncertainty surrounding the general election result led to businesses postponing big spending decisions, according to a recent survey. The IHS Markit construction managers’ index (PMI) came in at 54.8 in June, this is down from 56.0 the previous month. June was predicted to have a
There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about the growing skills gap within the engineering and construction industries. Although the rail industry is experiencing its highest level of investment since the Victorian era, the skills gap is still apparent. What should be an exciting time for the rail industry could end
Hinkley Point C has had its fair share of scrutiny over the last few months. It seems costs are rising, which, in turn, could lead to unwanted delays. With all the negative press we are seeing, it is easy to forget the real benefits of Hinkley Point C. Building Hinkley Point C was never solely
