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| May 11 · Issue #111 · View online |
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Whilst a very quiet week on the news front, our other sections are jam packed!
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It has been a very quiet week on the news front! It has been a busy week for Birmingham. Argent has set out plans to build the world’s tallest hexagonal Resi tower. at 49 storeys. Meanwhile, Court Collaboration have revealed plans for a 48 storey Resi tower.
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Two episodes for you this week! In this episode, I look at then main factors that may effect salaries both now and over the next 9 months and give my best guess as to how salaries will be effected, plus give you some practical advice on how to navigate the next 9 months. In this episode I am joined by Sharon Mault, who lives in France but works in Geneva so was able to give me a unique perspective on how differently France and Switzerland were responding to Covid-19. A fascinating chat.
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A massive industry insights section this week!
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Snap poll lays bare the impact of Covid-19 on the property industry | News | Property Week
The extent of furloughing, pay cuts and redundancies have been revealed as the industry braces itself for more market disruption.
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New report calls for immediate investment in High Speed North | Infrastructure Intelligence
New report calls for immediate investment in High Speed North to kick-start northern economy.
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The end of the office? Coronavirus may change work forever
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Rider Levett Bucknall Global Survey Report
Read COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 1 to find out the views of our colleagues across the world on how #covid19 is affecting the construction industry…
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Returning to a new normal will require big planning effort | Infrastructure Intelligence
Project managers anticipate a bumpy road ahead as the UK starts to reopen for business.
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MMC Podcast series ep1: Modular construction has an important role to play in UK’s housebuilding rebound
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Coronavirus shows collaboration is key to creating a better world | Infrastructure Intelligence
The coronavirus lockdown has opened up people’s minds to what is possible when the industry truly works together.
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Could covid-19 be the catalyst for a shift to modular construction? | Comment | Building
Is this the method’s moment, wonders the chairman of specialist modular contractors Reds10
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London in lockdown: the 'city that bounces back first' faces its toughest test yet | Construction News
Sadiq Khan is one of the few politicians who has actually worked on a construction site. The mayor of London, who was raised on a council estate in the
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Lockdown sees construction lose £300m a day as subcontractors run out of money | News | Building
Scale of problems facing industry underlined by two new reports
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Four in 10 workers concerned about social distancing in workplace | Online | Property Week
Four in1 0 workers are concerned about maintaining social distancing when they return to the workplace, according to a new survey by LSH.
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Five ways to make Programme Management Offices work smarter during COVID-19 | Turner & Townsend
In a world learning to live with COVID-19 and its socio-economic effects, it can be sometimes difficult to look for silver linings.
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Trowers talks podcast: Building beyond the lockdown - MMC during Covid-19 the view from the manufacturer -Trowers & Hamlins
Katie Saunders interviews Gwen Beeken, Managing Director of Osco Homes about modern methods of construction during Covid-19
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Report: Construction SMEs missing out on BIM
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Top ten building innovations for civil engineers in construction
Ten ways the latest tools and technology used in civil engineering are helping make construction smarter and more efficient.
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COVID-19: Five ways the pandemic is changing construction
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A big green section this week!
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Turner & Townsend re-appointed to London’s retrofit accelerator workplaces programme | Infrastructure Intelligence
Turner & Townsend will work with the Greater London Authority to transform energy inefficient public buildings across the capital in the move towards net zero carbon.
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UK 'must prioritise green economic recovery'
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Sustainability in construction: Green goals and strategies | Sustainability | Construction Global
Sustainability has quickly become one of the most important factors to consider in construction. We explore some of the world’s largest construction companies and their eco-focused goals.
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Cutting the cost of toxic timber
The demolition industry is working towards a code of practice for the handling of potentially contaminated waste wood. Mark Smulian reports
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$22B Pilbara wind and solar farm gets environmental tick
A $22B wind and solar project to power the Pilbara and Indonesia and needs 3000 workers a decade to build has been approved by the environmental regulator.
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Sorry not much international news.
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Thanks to academics, New York metro tunnel completed three months early and $100m under-budget - News - GCR
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New South Wales fast tracks scheme for thousands of homes - News - GCR
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Another full careers section; enjoy!
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Lead Your Team Into a Post-Pandemic World
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8 critical lessons leaders need to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis (and one that will surprise you)
We know that empathy and networking, for example, are important, but it’s how you approach these concepts now that will carry you out of crisis mode.
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I spent 3 weeks of quarantine trying to learn something new. Here’s what happened
Being stuck at home seemed like a good time to pick up some new tricks. In giving MasterClass, Skillshare, and Teachable a test drive, I picked up a lot more than that.
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Is this the end for the traditional 9-5 job? | Infrastructure Intelligence
New podcast asks whether Covid-19 spells the end for traditional working and what this might mean.
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If You’re New to Homeschooling, These Tips Will Help You Navigate It With Less Stress
Tips to help you homeschool your kids while keeping them entertained and engaged.
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How to Minimize Meetings to Increase Productivity When Working From Home
Tips will help you eliminate time spent in meetings, helping you boost productivity and focus at home.
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How to Combat Zoom Fatigue
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COVID-19: Home working could be the start of gender parity in construction
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Well that’s another Pegasus Report wrapped up; have a great week ahead everyone!
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