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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Retail therapy
It’s a long time since we’ve been able to enjoy any retail therapy. Going shopping for non-essentials might seem a bit strange, with social distancing and hygiene measures. But it is a small step towards the new normal that we’ll all have to get used to. It’s also a reminder to us at Wrightstyle that […]
Wrightstyle cautiously welcomes PM’s pledge
Wrightstyle has cautiously welcomed the government’s pledge to “build, build, build.” But the company, while welcoming many of the prime minister’s plans, sees “a fundamental gap between rhetoric and real commitment.” The prime minister has promised to build hundreds of thousands of new homes across the UK as well as invest in major infrastructure projects. […]
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 […]
