Following on from my first blog I wrote a few months ago about why I feel apprenticeships are undervalued. I thought with a bit of spare time on my hands, it was a good time to write my second blog giving my views on the current situation and how this break is making myself and … Continue reading “We are here…”
The built environment underpins society and its importance in providing shelter and essential infrastructure. It has been cast under the spotlight more than ever. Our society is currently facing extraordinary times, turning everyday life on its head. This crisis is highlighting at a national level the current practices that need to change in the sector, including negative perceptions of the industry. G4C have long been crying … Continue reading “An industry fit for the future? – G4C Virtual Project 2020 “
As it is national apprenticeship week this week I thought it was a perfect time to do a quick blog talking about my experiences as an apprentice and my views on if I think apprenticeships are undervalued. To give a brief insight into myself firstly, I thought it may be best to talk about the … Continue reading “Are Apprenticeships Undervalued?”
Last year has been transformational for me and my career; I grew in my role, gained a promotion and stepped into a position of regional G4C co-chair. Training opportunities very kindly presented to me by BRE as a part of G4C National Future Leader Award have played a significant role in my progression allowing me … Continue reading “Find out how 2018 G4C Future Leader has developed her career”
Having recently coordinated and attended events relating to the adoption of technology in the construction industry, it is clear that young professionals have an important role to play in identifying and tackling the obstacles to innovation. To plan how best to achieve this, it is important to understand challenges specific to the sector Panel discussions … Continue reading “The adoption of technology in the construction industry”
For years, infrastructure project leaders have stood in public and declared with glee that their project remains ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’. Only for issues to later unravel that leaves everyone feeling bemused and resentful. The fixation of our industry with these inelastic measures seems to detract somewhat from a key point – the very … Continue reading “Why we must look beyond ‘On Time’, ‘On Budget’”
‘Not your average construction crowd’ was our instant reaction when we saw the photos from the G4C Conference Generation4Tech, Bigger, Faster, Stronger. An amazing line up of speakers and panellists provided the focal point for an afternoon of stimulating discussions and debate. It re-enforced our view that the future of construction is bright we just … Continue reading “This industry is ready for disruption! It’s ripe with opportunity!”
The construction sector’s brightest young minds gather today in Leeds to explore how their generation is embracing new technologies to make the construction industry better, faster and stronger. This year’s Generation for Change (G4C) conference, themed Generation4Tech, is being delivered in partnership with the recently launched Construction Innovation Hub, which brings together the world-class construction sector expertise of … Continue reading “Generation4Tech: Bright young minds of construction explore how to make sector smarter, more efficient”
The 5th annual G4C Awards did not disappoint yet again in 2019. The Mercure Hotel in Sheffield welcomed over 200 people for an awards ceremony hosted by Mark ‘Clemmie’ Clemmit of BBC Football, with lots of other entertainment. The evening began with speeches from the Co-chairs of G4C Yorkshire and the Humber, Lydia McGuinness and … Continue reading “G4C Awards Yorkshire & Humberside 2019”
The Generation 4 Change Yorkshire and Humber awards are back for an amazing 5th year, to showcase the best young professionals within our industry. G4C is passionate about revealing our future leaders and celebrating their achievements so far. These awards provide an exclusive opportunity for Yorkshire and Humber to celebrate the outstanding talent in … Continue reading “G4C Yorkshire & Humberside Awards 2019 Shortlist”
