Jane Embury takes a look at the future. It’s easy right now to see the construction industry through the prism of Covid-19. It’s the elephant in the room that we wish wasn’t there. But with a new normal on the horizon, what does the long-term future hold for our industry? More to the point, are […]
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A ‘W’ for construction?
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 […]
A bit of cheer for 2021
Jane Embury gets into the Festive spirit by taking a positive peek ahead. It’s the season to be jolly, so let’s try to be a little bit jolly. For a start, according to consultants PWC, all sectors of the economy can expect a return to growth in 2021. This will be aided by the delivery […]
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 […]
Endorsement for Building Safety Bill
Jane Embury welcomes support for draft building safety legislation. As a company involved in fire safety, we’ve welcomed the draft Building Safety Bill. It will finally make building safety a legally-binding reality. The draft Bill aims to address issues of safety that followed the independent review by Dame Judith Hackitt. Her 2018 report, Building a […]