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Construction NewsConstruction industry revealed to have one of the lowest gender splits for self-employed workers
New research has revealed that the construction industry has the second-lowest percentage of self-employed women in the UK, with only 3.9% of the industry’s self-employed workers being female. The research analysed government data to discover the industries that are seeing the most (and least) female entrepreneurs. The electricity, gas and air conditioning supply industry is exclusively […]
admin · 7/16/2021
PassivhausCan a Passivhaus change your life? Residents at Wootton Wawen tell us
I have asthma and am sensitive to my environment so I have been thinking about what life might be like if I were to live in a Passivhaus. Right now I frequently have to use my inhaler and am also suffering from skin problems. I believe these are all related to my very sensitive system […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/15/2021
Construction NewsMC Construction scales the heights at new I’m a Celebrity…jungle challenge
A £7m indoor attraction based on the blockbuster ITV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will open at MediaCityUK later this month following a 32-week project by principal contractor MC Construction. The Salford company carried out enabling and fit-out works at the venue and managed all directly-appointed contractors, including those responsible for […]
admin · 7/15/2021
Construction NewsConcerns over HGV driver shortages raised by construction trade body
HGV driver shortages transport issues are hitting suppliers to the construction trade, as builders’ merchants work to get supplies into their stores and deliver orders to customers. Members of the national trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), have reported widespread disruption and delays, with a shortfall in drivers able to transport goods across the […]
admin · 7/14/2021
CitiesBristol & Bath Regional Capital make it onto NatWest's Top 100 UK Social Enterprises 2021
In a stunning web presentation over at The Pioneer Post, Top 100 UK social enterprises revealed: NatWest SE100 2021. The top 100 includes British social enterprises that range from sustainable neighbourhoods to food that fights loneliness, to clothing brands and community cafés. Constructive Voices is covering those that relate to construction, place, community and sustainability […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/9/2021
CitiesConstruction, investment and art in Coventry with Chenine Bhathena, Coventry 2021's Creative Director
In an interview for the Constructive Voices Podcast, I asked Chenine Bhathena, the Creative Director of Coventry 2021 about the big building projects that are an integral part of Coventry City of Culture 2021. According to Chenine Bhathena, “There are a number of aspects in terms of the kind of, I suppose, the capital buildings […]
Henry McDonald · 7/5/2021
CitiesFamous Liverpool expert explains why Liverpool should not lose its UNESCO World Heritage status
The famous Liverpool expert and watcher, Professor Michael Parkinson CBE spoke to me recently for Episode Five and since then we had this quick catch up chat because of Liverpool’s threatened UNESCO status. Prof. Parkinson is the author of more than one hundred books, articles and major reports. In 1985, he wrote ‘Liverpool on the […]
Henry McDonald · 7/2/2021
Construction NewsRobertson introduce Biosite Facial Recognition on UK’s first National Robotarium site
<p>  Robertson Construction has deployed facial recognition technology on its...</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com/robertson-introduce-biosite-facial-recognition/">Robertson introduce Biosite Facial Recognition on UK’s first National Robotarium site</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com">Biosite</a>.</p>
admin · 6/8/2021
Construction NewsChanging Streams Founder in My Planet Liverpool Magazine
<p>Every second breath we take comes from the ocean. However, our oceans are being polluted more and more by plastic waste every day. This recent article by My Planet Liverpool showcases how Neal Maxwell, Founder of Changing Streams came to set up the non-profit organisation, after his eye-opening trip to the Artic Ocean. The article […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/changing-streams-founder-in-my-planet-liverpool-magazine/">Changing Streams Founder in My Planet Liverpool Magazine</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 4/12/2021
Construction NewsIntroducing our Changing Streams YouTube channel
<p>Our YouTube channel launches today and will allow subscribers to access recordings of the latest webinars and discussions along with videos to help educate and inform as they start their journey to reduce plastic use. To launch our YouTube Channel you can find out more about out our ‘Why’ in our first video</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/introducing-our-changing-streams-youtube-channel/">Introducing our Changing Streams YouTube channel</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 4/8/2021
Construction NewsBaltic Creative CIC starts its journey as a member of Changing Streams
<p>Changing Streams is delighted to welcome Mark Lawler and his team from Baltic Creative Community Interest Company (CIC) as members. Established in 2009, Baltic Creative builds and supports creative and digital communities and now owns and manages over 120,000sq/ft of flexible, affordable workspaces – housing over 170 businesses operating in the creative and digital industries. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/baltic-creative-cic-starts-its-journey-as-a-member-of-changing-streams/">Baltic Creative CIC starts its journey as a member of Changing Streams</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 3/25/2021
Construction NewsIs it time to change our use of plastic in construction?
<p>As questions continue to be asked about the suitability and safety of existing building materials is it time, not only to outlaw the use of certain products, but to consider their content and impact on health, safety and the very existence of life as a whole? In light of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the government […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/is-it-time-to-change-our-use-of-plastic-in-construction/">Is it time to change our use of plastic in construction?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 1/29/2021
Construction NewsArup Liverpool strikes partnership deal with Changing Streams to accelerate plastic-free future
<p>Changing Streams has partnered with Arup’s Liverpool office to help drive forward its mission to reduce the use of plastic across the construction industry. The partnership will bring together Arup’s sustainability experts and Changing Stream’s researchers to identify where sustainable plastic-free alternatives can be used in the construction industry’s supply chain to help the sector […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/arup-liverpool-strikes-partnership-deal-with-changing-streams-to-accelerate-plastic-free-future/">Arup Liverpool strikes partnership deal with Changing Streams to accelerate plastic-free future</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 1/25/2021
Construction NewsBiosite’s access control system launched on site near Stockholm
<p>A construction site in Nykvarn, south of Stockholm, is the...</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com/access-control-launched-in-stockholm/">Biosite’s access control system launched on site near Stockholm</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com">Biosite</a>.</p>
admin · 12/14/2020
Construction NewsBest Use of Technology win for Biosite!
<p>Biosite’s Mosaic Mobile Competency software solution has been awarded the ‘Best...</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com/construction-news-technology-win-for-biosite/">Best Use of Technology win for Biosite!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com">Biosite</a>.</p>
admin · 12/7/2020
Construction NewsAmanda Keetley joins Changing Streams as an Ambassador
<p>Changing Streams is delighted to welcome Amanda Keetley as an ambassador. The core values for Changing Streams represent our collective desire to considerably reduce the use of plastic in both packaging and materials within the construction sector. The ongoing climate crisis is one that cannot be ignored, with continuous action required to make the world […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/amanda-keetley-joins-changing-streams-as-an-ambassador/">Amanda Keetley joins Changing Streams as an Ambassador</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>
admin · 11/19/2020