After finishing a high-school baccalaureate in Romania, Cristina Turcu came to the UK looking for work. What she didn’t have were any of the traditional skills applicable to a career in construction; indeed, it wasn’t something she was even looking for at that time. But critically, what she did have was a hard-work ethic and … Read more
Our Content Calendar theme of the month is Onsite Innovation. We want to use this opportunity to shed some light on the brilliant work that is being done on a daily basis within the industry to overcome modern day challenges. To do this, we’ve rounded up some of the best and brightest names in the … Read more
Construction is a sector that’s all about overcoming challenges on a daily basis. In fact, so used is it to doing this that many examples of onsite innovation are never formally captured and disseminated across even a single business, let alone pushed into the wider industry as best practice. But there are also good examples … Read more
Now, more than any time in modern history, has our mental health been so important, and at the same time, so visible. With all our lives turned upside down due to the Pandemic, there is a collective understanding that we are all going through our own struggles right now, and whilst there have been many … Read more
I am an irascible, impatient, ambitious perfectionist with tendencies to workaholism. I am also a wellbeing professional. I work with organisations to look at the systemic and cultural piece they need to be aware of in order to create a team who are well and happy – and therefore in the position to do their best … Read more
According to ONS figures, the UK suicide rate among low-skilled male labourers is three times higher than the national average for men. Yet this shocking statistic and the under-lying pressures on mental health and wellbeing received barely any attention until just a few years ago. It’s a sad indictment for a macho industry that was … Read more
Last Friday, Barbour ABI arranged for a special guest speaker to come and speak to us. That person was none other than Adam Smith, the founder of The Real Junk Food Project. Adam spoke to us about the journey he has been on which has led him to where his is now. His story is … Read more
We want to give you a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at Barbour ABI, as well as connecting with major figures within the industry to learn what makes them thrive. This month we spoke to Peter Webbon, Sales & Marketing Director at the British Board of Agrément (BBA). Peter delves into how … Read more
As there continues to be uncertainty in the market, marketing budgets are being cut and more is being expected of sales teams. However, when I ask sales teams “how it’s going”, these are some of the answers I get: “Everyone’s furloughed.” “I only get out-of-offices.” “If I was in London, I used to look up … Read more
Back in November Barbour ABI took a snapshot of the various UK construction markets and spoke to Steve Wignall, MD at Imtech Engineering Services, the second largest M&E specialist in the UK. He said recent discussions with designers revealed how they were already re-examining forthcoming office projects with a view to move away from spaces … Read more
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