How wearables are changing construction safety
A large proportion of the fatal workplace injuries that occur every year happen on construction sites. As a result, the industry is constantly looking for opportunities to evolve and do better when it comes to construction safety. Wearables are a type of tech that can make a big difference to safety standards on construction sites […]
Digitalisation: The new normal for the construction industry
Digitisation is a driving force across economies today. The pandemic conditions of the past year or so have considerably accelerated what was already a priority process for many businesses. In construction, there are a lot of benefits to engaging with digitisation, including a potential 60% increase in productivity as a result. That’s why digitisation is […]
Sustainable building materials to look out for
Sustainable building materials help the construction sector to lower its carbon footprint and create more environmentally conscious options for both commercial and residential buildings going forward. Integrating more sustainable materials can attract a broader range of clients who have eco issues as their focus and also increase the value of construction. Greater use of more […]
Connected cities: The boost in the construction industry
Digitisation has affected every industry in recent years, including the construction sector. Interconnectivity and data have become mainstays in business – and now this technology is starting to make an impact in our built environment through connected cities. Smart cities that are built around integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) are going to create some […]
New Cancer and Leukaemia ward for Sheffield Children’s Hospital
This is fantastic news to end the year. We have been busy raising money this year for The Children’s Hospital Charity. We are delighted that our modest contribution has gone some way to help build a new Cancer and Leukaemia ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. You can read all about it here and watch an […]
Mix Interiors magazine interior design award for Symons House
The Living Project of the Year 2021 has gone to ’74’, interior designers for our Symons House project. The award-winning interiors and architecture practice were enlisted by London and Scottish Student Housing to create a hospitality-inspired student living experience in the heart of Leeds.
Technology, Gen Z and Security on site: how is the industry changing?
Like every other sector, construction is currently going through major shifts thanks to the influence of technology and the changing shape of the workforce. Skills shortages, the impact of the pandemic and spikes in demand are just some of the reasons why it’s so vital for businesses in this industry to be aware of the […]
Helping out at Spitalfield’s City Farm
Spitalfield’s City Farm is a city farm in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, a short distance from our Middlesex Street project, currently being constructed for Unite Students. The farm was opened in 1978 on a 1.3-acre wasteland site that was a former railway goods depot. Initially an allotment site, it expanded to house animals, […]
Technology: What’s next for the construction industry?
Technology has a great deal to offer the construction sector, from improving project delivery to ensuring higher standards of safety on site. The range of tech available today is broad and investing in it can create a significant competitive advantage. Unsurprisingly, 76% of engineering and construction executives are planning to invest in digital technology over […]
Dave Dixon announced as MD
We are delighted to announce Dave Dixon as the new MD at RG Group. Dave joined RG in 1999 and has been instrumental in the continuing success of the company: “It’s with great pleasure I have accepted the role of MD at RG Group. The support of the board over the last 12 months and […]
