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Why do we still build roads to fail in five years?

Drive along almost any major road in Britain and you will eventually encounter the same depressing sight, with freshly repaired potholes, temporary traffic management, roadworks and countless...

The best innovations in construction were never intended to be innovations

When construction talks about innovation, the conversation usually revolves around artificial intelligence, robotics, offsite manufacturing, digital twins, modular construction and other technologies...

Construction should not work - so why does it?

Take a step back from construction for a moment and look at the industry through the eyes of an outsider and imagine trying to explain how a typical project is delivered. A client appoints a team of...

Why is construction chasing net zero while ignoring the carbon we are destroying?

The UK construction industry is under intense pressure to reduce carbon emissions. From embodied carbon calculations to material innovation and net zero targets, the focus is clear - build better,...

This feels like an advert for Zabble and I make no apology for that

Electricians, plumbers, roofers, joiners, landscapers, decorators and independent contractors together with dozens of other different trades, often deliver exceptional work, but many still struggle...

The True Cost of Cutting Corners on Site Preparation: What Happens When Foundations Fail

There’s a constant pressure in construction to save time and money, fueling the temptation to cut corners on the “invisible” work that happens before the structure goes up. However, these up-front...

Communication Is an Underrated Skill in the Construction Industry

Many tangible skills define construction, from understanding materials to the ability to read complex blueprints. Communication doesn’t fall under this category. Yet, its failure often causes visible...

Why are we still losing trees on our highways and not counting the cost?

Over the past five years, the UK has seen the delivery of some of its largest highways schemes in decades. Alongside this has come a growing emphasis on sustainability, biodiversity net gain and the...

Logistics - the sustainability problem we prefer to ignore

Sustainability in construction is usually discussed in terms of materials, energy use and operational performance. We measure embodied carbon, specify low-impact products, and track emissions through...