Jane Embury looks at what recovery might look like. We’ve all seen different predictions on how recovery in the construction industry will look. Most predictions have been for a V-shaped recovery with mass vaccination allowing for a sharp increase in activity. That model has been likened to a V-shaped recovery. Now, the Construction Products Association […]
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Thanks and challenges
Jane Embury reflects on government gratitude and future challenges. In a challenging year for us all, it’s nice to feel appreciated. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has written an open letter to the construction industry. In it, he pays “tribute to all those who are working tirelessly…delivering on large or […]
The future of our towns and cities
Jane Embury looks at what lies ahead for our urban areas. It’s been good news with the prospect of Covid-19 vaccines being finally announced. If they pass remaining hurdles, mass vaccination may mean that life can return to normal next year. But the legacy of the pandemic is not going to go away that quickly. […]
The future of our towns and cities
Jane Embury looks at what lies ahead for our urban areas. It was good news last week when the prospect of a Covid-19 vaccine was finally announced. If it passes its remaining hurdles, mass vaccination may mean that life can return to normal next year. But the legacy of the pandemic is not going to […]
Building safety and duty holder
Jane Embury, director of advanced glazing systems company Wrightstyle. Earlier this week we wrote about our support for the government’s proposed Building Safety Bill. For the first time, this would define a role for a duty holder, a key individual to be responsible for all aspects of building safety. This person would have responsibilities from […]