Industry comment articles
Here you will find a collection of articles that comment on the industry, its challenges and influences:
Building Information Modelling
One of the popular words being used in the press this month is 'BIM' or Building Information Modelling. This follows Paul Morrell statement that he expects it to be used on pratically every government projet withing five years.
First published May 2011, SalesAchiever Blog
The recent high profile collapse of Connaught, acts as a reminder that a policy of lowest price is a dangerous one. If your company has the lowest cost it might be successful, otherwise you are courting
disaster. With today’s tough market conditions there will be many companies who have priced and won work on unsustainable margins and as they finish these jobs they, like Connaught, will be finding that
they have suffered damaging losses.
First Published November 2010, by AIS Interior Insight
It’s all very confusing at the moment – government statistics say construction output grew by more than 6% in quarter 2 but the CPA says construction workload has fallen over the same time period. So which part of the roller coaster are you on? My own impression is that things are a little better but it’s still tough. There might be more enquiries coming in, but you will have to do something special to stand any chance of winning. And yes that does mean price – but not just price.
First Published August 2010, Construction News Plus
With so much focus on the forthcoming election you may have missed reading about a recently published document which did not receive much coverage but has the potential to totally change the way we work in construction. 'Low Carbon Construction' is the interim findings from the Innovation & Growth Team, chaired by Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Advisor. This sets out how the industry can contribute to achieving the legal obligations of the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan.
First Published April 2010, Construction News Plus
With the public sector expected to account for nearly a quarter of all new homes, and the CPA forecasting 15 per cent growth, 2010 looks set to be a year of opportunity for those with a little savvy.
First Published: 9th February 2010, RIBA Enterprises Monthly Briefing
If you work in the housing sector you must be feeling pretty good – or at least better than those not working there.
First Published 29th January 2010, Construction News Plus
This year, as we make the run into Christmas, as well as the seasonal exchange of greetings there will be quite a few people drawing a sigh of relief and congratulating themselves on surviving.
First Published 11th December 2009, Construction News Plus
I am one of those in favour of keeping Christmas in December, but as I searched in vain for a decent selection of birthday cards last weekend I had to admit Christmas has arrived.
First Published: 13th November 2009, Construction News Plus
Have you thought about applying for the job of Chief Construction Advisor?
First Published: 18th September 2009, Construction News Plus
Today has been one of those days when the unexpected has just taken over.
First Published: 1st May 2009, Construction News Plus