After the worst of times, we may now be seeing better times ahead for the construction sector. As we’ve said, the value of the construction industry is often overlooked, even by the Office of National Statistics. But, as the Chartered Institute of Building makes clear in a new report, the sector accounts for about 6% […]
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Unlocking Lockdown
The government has been advising on measures to unlock the lockdown, providing a welcome boost to the economy. Already shops are opening with pubs and cinemas to follow, ushering a new kind of normal to our everyday lives. But the new normal is also about other places of work because offices, factories and warehouses also […]
Semper Fidelis
In these uncertain times, it’s worth remembering the uncertain times of past generations. For us at Wrightstyle, it’s also good to remember past projects that mark important anniversaries. Ten years ago, we were just establishing ourselves internationally. We had innovative systems and we had a first-rate design capability. Back then, for example, we were among […]
Grenfell, containment and inequality
The past weeks have shone a bright spotlight on perceived social and racial injustice around the world. It’s already led to calls that, post Covid-19, we should look again at every aspect of our civic society. That’s particularly true this month on the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. That devastating fire in West […]
Sharjah fire underlines tall building safety
Following a major fire in the United Arab Emirates, Jane Embury looks at fire safety in tall buildings. Earlier this month, a major fire engulfed a residential tower block in Sharjah. It’s a city state that makes up one of the seven sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. The fire in the 49-storey Abbco Tower, […]
