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?”
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’”
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”
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Generation4Change North East Twenty Nineteen Awards, supported by our headline sponsor and partner, Northern Counties Builders Federation. Twenty Nineteen has seen a record number of entries, a fantastic reflection of the high calibre of talent we have in our region. We would like to thank everyone … Continue reading “G4C North East Awards 2019 Shortlist”
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”
Generation for Change (G4C) Wales hosted its first Awards evening at the Senedd on the 12th July, showcasing the talent of the young people in the Welsh construction industry. With over 25 shortlisted entries, it was an evening full of positivity and pride for the individuals and companies in attendance. In construction, young people are … Continue reading “G4C Wales hosts its first Awards”
G4C passionately believes that the construction industry needs a new image. The current image has a negative impact on attracting talent and skills retention. G4C wants to drive our industry forward and demonstrate an attractive industry that is open to change. We love opportunity to add value to society. Every day we are improving the … Continue reading “Bouncing Back: A new narrative for construction”
On Thursday 8th March 2018, we celebrated International Women’s Day. Social Media was a hive of activity promoting positive messages for gender equality across the world. Within our industry it is clear to see there is a higher ratio of male to female and it emphasises the need for days like International Women’s Day to … Continue reading “#Pressforprogress”
Procurement has gained notoriety and autonomy over the years and is now an industry in it’s own right. G4C ask: are we doing it right? Transactional procurement is a problem – we drive such a hard bargain that our supply chain has fragmented and can no longer afford to innovate An over-emphasis on commercial – … Continue reading “Transaction Procurement vs Collaboration”
