Why SMEs need new business models
Why SMEs need new business models A fast-changing world means most businesses will not survive. But, argues Denis Oakley, FRSA, their problem isn’t lack of efficiency, it’s lack of creativity. It’s time to stop copying their competitors’ business models and come up with their own. The world is changing, and most businesses will die. They […]
Embracing disruption in construction
Embracing disruption in construction The construction sector is being challenged like never before by a range of issues that, taken together, have the potential to radically change the way the industry works. A combination of sustainability requirements, cost pressures, skills scarcity, digitalisation and a new breed of player entering the sector, looks set to transform […]
Where have all the workers gone? Construction’s shrinking talent pool
Where have all the workers gone? Construction’s shrinking talent pool The construction industry is facing many barriers to recovery right now. Whether it be materials shortages or soaring energy costs, the industry has some stiff challenges as it tries to respond to a bounce-back in demand – albeit we are yet to feel the full […]
What’s stopping us from having a better gender balance in the construction industry?
What’s stopping us from having a better gender balance in the construction industry? This is not an issue for women – it’s an issue for everyone. Things are starting to change, but there is a long way to go, says Anna Beckett During my time working in the construction industry, I have participated in several […]
A world of extremes
A world of extremes Estimates for the food sector’s contribution to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions range from a fifth to about a third. Our World in Data has the number at 26%. We don’t think about it that often, but growing, making, transporting, packaging, selling and cooking food is unbelievably energy intensive. The emissions […]
Re-Positioning Business for Sustainability
Re-Positioning Business for Sustainability “Net zero” is not the only destination that we must reach if we are to live in a sustainable way. A much broader global transition to a sustainable operating model is underway. Everything from how we move around, what we eat, how we source materials and the way we produce energy […]
Green money is decarbonising the built environment
Green money is decarbonising the built environment If developers want funding from image conscious investors, they need a green and ethical reputation. Surveyors are part of ensuring that happens It’s when the big money moves that we can see real progress on fighting climate change. But while climate-linked destruction grows more and more dire, the […]
What’s in a tree: how effective is carbon offsetting?
What’s in a tree: how effective is carbon offsetting? Tree planting on a massive scale could suck millions of tons of carbon from the atmosphere, but dubious offsetting schemes and poor land management threaten to derail the programme Implicit to the global drive to reach net zero and prevent catastrophic global warming, is the need […]
How to Get the Right Numbers for Your Tax Return Using Coconut
How to Get the Right Numbers for Your Tax Return Using Coconut We know that doing your Self Assessment can be a bit overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! This guide will show you how to use the Coconut app to get to the right numbers for your tax return in six […]
Corporate utopias: should companies build cities?
Corporate utopias: should companies build cities? India’s Jamshedpur was established by Tata Steel in 1919 and now has a population of 1.3m people. Do such cities provide a better quality of life and make life easier for urban planners? Corporate-built or sponsored cities are appearing all over the world, from Toyota’s Woven City in Japan […]
