UK company exits have a record year
UK company exits have a record year Exits are important to the UK’s high-growth economy for three main reasons: the liquidity they provide to early investors providing them with capital back (and hopefully a gain) which can be re-invested into earlier stage startups; the release of the founders to start or back new ventures (though […]
Cost model: Low carbon frames
Cost model: Low carbon frames Structural frames are one of the biggest contributors to embodied carbon, but issues with data quality have made tackling this difficult – until now As the global population rises and the built environment grows to accommodate it, the UN estimates that the construction industry accounts for 38% of global energy-based […]
Net Zero Skills
Net Zero Skills 2022 is the year of convergence for the construction industry. We all agree that the ecological clock is ticking, and urgent action is needed to mitigate the impact of global warming but how are we going to do this without understanding and agreeing the skills needed to get to reduce our impact […]
The Value of Solar Property
The Value of Solar Property The Value of Solar Property is a ground-breaking report that looks at the financial benefits of residential rooftop solar systems. The research findings – which included statistical analysis of more than five million property transactions – are clear. The return on investment makes upgrading a home with a solar power system […]
Life Sciences: Is a blockbuster wave of M&A coming?
Life Sciences: Is a blockbuster wave of M&A coming? As change accelerated across all sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Life Sciences may have been the most transformed. Digitization has ramped up significantly and regulatory timelines and approaches have been forced to adapt, leading to renewed considerations as to whether these changes should be permanent. Segments […]
The housebuilding industry – Promoting recovery in housing supply
The housebuilding industry – Promoting recovery in housing supply Housebuilding has been badly affected by the financial crisis and economic downturn. It is now showing signs of recovery. However, there are indications that increases in housing supply may be slow and hesitant. This report examines potential barriers to increasing housing supply and identifies ways in […]
Construction comes to the rescue of lost new talent
Construction comes to the rescue of lost new talent The jobs market might be booming, but young adults express concerns about their ability to find suitable career opportunities post-pandemic New Government-backed scheme launches to help young people find apprenticeships and first jobs in construction – an industry fighting hard for new recruits In the wake […]
Green hydrogen beats blue on emissions and financial cost, Australian study finds
Green hydrogen beats blue on emissions and financial cost, Australian study finds Greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as natural gas are ‘substantial’, researchers say Hydrogen produced by fossil fuels is more expensive, will release more greenhouse gas emissions and comes with a greater risk of creating stranded assets, according to […]
Construct Zero Framework
Construct Zero Framework The Performance Framework has been developed to provide the CLC with a sector level dashboard on our progress towards Net Zero aimed at motivating businesses to action and to help those outside the sector understand our progress. We intend to collate data for the dashboard on a quarterly basis albeit not every […]
Better retirement communities will reduce the social care burden
Better retirement communities will reduce the social care burden The government’s lack of focus on social care is perplexing. But whatever the policy development process, it is clear our country’s approach to social care will never be the same again. The Covid inquiry may take years but, as with Grenfell, the evidence will be powerful. […]
