The construction sector is thriving again after a period of pandemic-induced stalling. With many sites re-starting, new work in the pipeline and projects like HS2 continuing to require staffing there is a huge demand right now for skilled people who can help the industry to...
RG Group are passionate about closing the distribution gap for women in construction, and we are proud to be partnering with organisations who share our ethos. Women into Construction is an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction, providing bespoke support to women wishing...
From drones to green technology and innovation that is designed to help make construction sites safer places to work, tech has a huge impact on the construction sector. Not only does it provide ever-more efficient options when it comes to the way that projects are...
Reducing energy use in buildings has become a key priority, despite the efforts of many fossil fuel giants to stigmatise it. Today, thanks to a wealth of new technology there are many more options for achieving the net zero goals that have been set for...
Minimising harm to the environment has been a hot topic in the past few years - but it’s been a theme for decades. In fact, sustainable construction practices were first conceived in 1987, albeit without the advantage of all the tech that we have to...
Following the commitments made at the recent COP26 there is pressure on every sector today to step up to new sustainability objectives. Technology has the power to make meeting these objectives simpler, and faster, and drone technology in particular has a lot of potential. Construction...
At RG Group we are continuing to develop our people by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students. The 5% Club, initiated by Leo Quinn Group Group CEO of Balfour Beatty...
Construction faces many more challenges than it has ever done, net-zero goals for sustainability being among the highest priorities. But there are also opportunities in there and many ways in which innovation is going to make the industry more effective and expansive in the years...
Construction sites - and the sector as a whole - make a big contribution where emissions are concerned. In fact, the built environment sector is responsible for 45% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, with 10% directly associated with construction activities. A more sustainable approach...
Net-zero buildings are essential to averting the climate crisis. Given that the building sector is responsible for 40% of global emissions, it’s clear to see how much of a difference net-zero construction can really make. Under the targets of the Paris Agreement, billions of buildings...
With climate change at the top of the political agenda today, it’s no surprise that greener energy is much more widespread. New energy sources and technologies are a very necessary part of ensuring that the world is able to adapt to moving away from fossil...
As we come to the end of the first quarter of 2022 it’s already been a busy time for the construction sector. The themes of sustainability and technological evolution continue to change the landscape of the industry and create a lot of new intelligence for...