Construction makes up around 6 percent of British economic output

Chris Blythe OBE, Chief Executive of the CIOB said: “The quality of our built environment affects every member of society. Construction creates and maintains the places that people live, work and play, the infrastructure that supports them and the services that sustain them. And it is vital that those elected to represent their constituents in Parliament understand this. “Our manifesto showcases how construction can act as a solution to major policy issues. Our proposals are interlinked, showcasing the need for a collaborative approach to productivity, skills, quality, investment and Brexit. “It is crucial that policy makers appreciate the contribution of the construction sector: the decisions made today will be felt for decades and generations”. […]

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The Best Connectivity Options for Construction in Industry 4.0

Construction sites require quick and flexible connectivity even before the start of a project, yet many sites still struggle to get reliable broadband and phonelines. In this particular article, Countrywide Telecoms explore several options which a site agent can choose to employ into their site […]

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Do you already have a cybersecurity protocol in your construction company?

We are living in one of the greatest disruptive transformations of human history: the digitisation of personal and professional life. The internet of things, big data, smart data, artificial intelligence and analytics all require an efficient and competitive level of cybersecurity. With the construction and manufacturing industries being  strategically important parts of  Western economic development, the construction publication, UK Construction Online, and Schneider Electric assimilates the great importance of cybersecurity and have published the following analysis. […]

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How to make the #construction sector an attractive option for future generations in an uncertain market

The construction industry needs professionals and finding them has become a worrying trend in Western countries. This is confirmed by a detailed report from the World Economic Forum. This institution proposes even 8 measures to make the construction sector an attractive option for future generations. On the other hand, the prestigious media, The Guardian and Reuters, show the current situation of the construction sector, with data to reflect. Later, we mentioned the versions of both media. We publish below a summary of the analysis of the World Economic Forum. […]

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