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Making SEN classrooms fit for the future
Not all projects are the same, so a ‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t cut it. Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms require even more planning and design considerations in particular.
3 min read | Matt Goff
217,000 more workers needed in the construction industry
The CITB Construction Skills Network forecast, produced with Experian, has indicated that the industry is set for a challenging few years ahead as we start our recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and navigate our way out of the EU.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Modular buildings to meet the needs of the healthcare sector?
In a market where shortages exist, building standards are extremely high. Sustainability, comfort and infection control are all important but budgets are tight. Modular construction needs to be a part of the solution.
3 min read | Matt Goff
‘Defining the Need’ – What is the Platform Design Programme?
The Construction Innovation Hub is collaborating with government and industry across four key themes of Value, Manufacturing, Digital and Assurance. The Hubs’ work supports the Construction Leadership Council’s strategy and the Roadmap to Recovery.
3 min read | Matt Goff
The four grand challenges to make the UK fit for the future
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) has written a white paper to set out its long-term plan to boost productivity and earning power of people throughout the UK.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Thurston Group lands a place on £1.6bn NHS framework
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve successfully landed a place on the £1.6 billion NHS Shared Business Services Framework. We’ve secured our position across four core lots for “Building Purchase”
3 min read | Matt Goff
‘Defining the Need’ – the plan to accelerate standardisation in the construction sector
The movement to bring standardised, repeatable platform systems found in the manufacturing sector to construction continues to grow.
3 min read | Matt Goff
Thurston Group attends Place North West’s Meet the Authorities event
Some of the team attended Place North West’s in person Meet the Authorities: Public-Private Partnerships event last week. Discussing how a strong economic recovery will depend on successful public-private partnerships.
3 min read | Matt Goff