Building a strong brand: laying foundations for success
In design and construction, the importance of strong foundations cannot be overstated. They tend to make up 10% of a project's cost, but account for 90% of its risk. This concept extends far beyond just buildings.
What do local elections nominations tell us about the parties?
Six councils in Greater Manchester will be having 'all out' elections due to boundary changes. These are Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
Beggars can be choosers in marketing
It's a chicken and egg scenario. What comes first? The marketing strategy that helps you bring in more revenue? Or the revenue that helps you afford the marketing?
Greater Manchester (slowly) trailblazes ahead
Mayor Andy Burnham and the 10 council leaders hailed their new Trailblazer Deal as the most significant devolution settlement to the city region.
From a career in teaching to construction
Before pursuing a career in construction, I was a school teacher. People are often surprised about my career change, as there doesn't seem to be any obvious similarities on the face of it.
Has MIPIM evolved?
MIPIM 2023 has come to an end. What's new, what's more of the same and what does it all mean for the future of the built environment?
Having the conversations that matter at MIPIM 2023
Across the world, the property industry is preparing to down tools and gather in the south of France.
NSIP Planning Reform: Action for the planning act
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published its updated Action Plan aimed at reforming the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Our shambles of a government is out of touch with reality
The figures are pretty damning. They point to a political regime that is broken, and under which we are unlikely to get any meaningful traction from Whitehall in the housing sector.
Don’t be surprised if Labour loses North West seats in 2023 local elections
Yes, I know that a YouGov poll puts Labour on 50% of the vote, but a number of factors will mean that we shouldn’t expect this to lead to a red tsunami in the region when voters go to the polls this spring.
Are you making the most of your PR?
A large part of public relations is getting third parties to take your message and put it out into the world.
Capex to opex – full circle?
There has been a recent and significant shift in focus towards operational expenditure preservation across portfolios, as clients adjust around sustainability targets.
Conjuring a sense of place
Branding is a crucial aspect of any successful venture, and an important tool used to tell the story of a product, service, or place.
Serviced office operators left in rates uncertainty
We’re in a continued period of change with some very interesting caselaw developments and new legislative requirements on the horizon.
The advent of the AI tool: ‘These aren’t the droids you’re looking for’
AI is the initialism on everyone’s lips at the moment. Where it was previously the reserve of science fiction writers, it has now hit the mainstream with a slew of market-ready tools for every Tom, Dick and Harry to get their hands on.
The North’s road to clean energy and net zero
Don’t be fooled by some of the headlines from yesterday’s Convention of the North. The real point of agreement was the role that clean energy technologies can play in powering the Northern economy.
What’s the story?
We all tell stories about ourselves and our businesses. These stories can be helpful and see you through tough times, or they can create unhelpful definitions that leave you stagnating.
How changes to sustainability criteria affect how we cost plan
As a cost consultant in a volatile and uncertain market, cost planning and feasibility estimates are already bringing new challenges in how we deal with supply chain issues and increasing prices.
Ambitions for growth in a difficult time for construction
The tsunami of challenges faced by housebuilders has been never-ending, and the headwinds construction has faced since the outbreak of Covid-19 have been severe.
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