The latest insights and deep dives from Construction Wave.
This month, Ballymore has signed with AIB (Allied Irish Bank PLC), allowing the company to create more sustainable new neighbourhoods in Ireland. The funds will help support sustainable Ballymore projects across Ireland, including a tranche for social housing. The finance facility also includes provisions in relation to achieving the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets … Continue Reading
Ingka Group (IKEA’s biggest franchisee) announced on May 9th, that it would invest more than £2.4 billion in its stores according to Retail Dive. Both new and existing stores will receive investment to help double their e-commerce distribution points as well as their physical landscape. Markets included in expansion: U.S., France, Finland, Canada, Germany and … Continue Reading
It’s February 8th 2022. I’m drinking my third latte of the morning. I slept poorly last night, tossed and turned. So, coffee comes to my rescue. Over the past two months, I’ve held two deep dives. Discussing how the construction industry can rebrand itself to attract the next generation. We focus on the 14-17 age … Continue Reading
I’m writing this from my spare bedroom in Kensal Rise, NW10. I needed a break from the office. A change of scenery. I’m not sure how long or short this article will be, but I hope it adds value to somebody out there. Apologies if not. In 2010, Vice, then a punk media company, teamed … Continue Reading
I’m on a call with a senior recruitment consultant. She works with a large engineering firm. And she’s upset. She, with the help of other team members, recently created a video to advertise a bunch of roles. It went live, and it began to get some good traction. Twenty minutes later, the phone rang. It … Continue Reading
In today’s article, you’ll find five insights that can help shape a new image (or brand as I like to call it) for the construction industry. A new way of thinking. A new way of communicating. I’ve listened back to discussions I’ve had with interesting people in the industry. And highlighted some of their key … Continue Reading
Steve Kerslake. When I first met Steve, he described himself as a “glorified groundworker turned charity entrepreneur”. Not a natural progression for most groundworkers, but I bet I still have your attention. So, keep reading with me. Steve founded his charity in 2016 when he spotted a massive knowledge gap around mental and physical health … Continue Reading
Nicola Coppen. A Charlton Athletic fan. And the first Charlton fan I’ve met since moving to London in 2017. I really need to get out of West London more often! Enough football talk for today. Nicola is an infrastructure coordinator at Westminster City Council. The first to be placed for the GLA & Mayor of … Continue Reading