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3 April, 2020

An industry fit for the future? – G4C Virtual Project 2020 

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 “

22 October, 2019

The adoption of technology in the construction industry

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”

13 September, 2019

Why we must look beyond ‘On Time’, ‘On Budget’

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’”

21 June, 2019

This industry is ready for disruption! It’s ripe with opportunity!

‘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!”

18 June, 2019

Generation4Tech: Bright young minds of construction explore how to make sector smarter, more efficient

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”

8 January, 2019

Irina Korneychuk – G4C Future Leader Award Winner 2018

It is an honour to be named National G4C Future Leader and to compete amongst such talented people from around the country, showcasing enormous energy and enthusiasm in their careers. Change must be enabled from the top but ‘fuelled’ from the industry’s grassroots. In my eyes, Generation4Change is the ‘fuel’ capable of igniting the ambition … Continue reading “Irina Korneychuk – G4C Future Leader Award Winner 2018”