The UK has an ageing population. While there has been plenty of debate about the impact this has on the economy and beyond, for the construction industry, an increase in the retirement sector represents considerable opportunity. In this whitepaper we will be looking into the...
Social media covers a variety of popular platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus. With over 59% of the UK population using social media accounts regularly, this is a huge potential audience base that is ready to be connected with by many industries, the...
A growing number of companies are now using social media as part of their digital marketing strategy, and the construction industry is no exception to this. Social media works in a number of ways as a marketing tool that construction companies can benefit from, such...
Building Information Modelling (BIM) – also known as digital modeling – has become something of a revolutionary force in the construction industry. A technique that is bringing real change, it applies modern technology to a building lifecycle, allowing for reliable decisions to be made about...
One of the areas of the fastest growth within the construction industry is the retirement sector. The UK’s aging population means that there is an increasing demand for suitable housing that is fit for elderly residents, and that is affordable within the housing market. Effects on...
RG Group have commenced their third project in Portsmouth for Unite Students, having recently completed Greetham Street (£33m, New Build, 836 beds) and Margaret Rule (£2.5m, Refurbishment, 348 beds). Unite Chaucer House commenced in early December 2016, and will see us deliver 485 beds for August...
The UK housing market is extremely competitive, with first home buyers and retirees sometimes competing for properties. The average age of a first time buyer is now at 33 years old, significantly higher than when the elderly population were younger and looking to buy for...
Last year it was predicted that there would be a rise in the UK’s overall population by around 4.4 million within the next decade alone. To cater for this growth, the construction industry must expand and begin building the housing required. The rise in house prices House...
It is currently predicted that by 2020, the national state pension and retirement age in the UK will reach 66 for both men and women. The last census taken revealed that over 16% of the UK population are over the age of 65. This is...
If you’re looking to complete a construction project in the most efficient way, the BIM is one of the best digital modelling tools that is now being used for many different projects worldwide. The planning and design that goes into BIM to provide data helps...
[fusion_text]RG Group have assisted Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service with a training exercise on a building currently being demolished in Portsmouth. The crews deployed a new high pressure water jet lance called "Cobra" which penetrates walls with a jet of water at 300bar pressure. The...
The construction industry is an incredibly diverse sector that is booming in the UK. Construction spans the public sector, as well as commercial projects, retail and housing developments. This makes the UK an ideal candidate for leading the way with Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM brings...