Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson is chief executive at Scape Group
CommentContractors and clients must work together to weather the inflationary storm
With industry output slowing, contractors can help clients to mitigate the impact of rising prices, says Scape’s Mark Robinson
CommentFacing up to tighter public sector budgets
Covid-19 could trigger stronger alliances with construction firms, says Scape’s Mark Robinson
CommentNew immigration rules: Construction firms must brace themselves for a worker shortfall
The government is still sending out mixed messages on immigration
CommentCarillion’s collapse: lessons for the industry
The public and the supply chain think the outsourcer’s collapse was not due to fundamental problems with the model – but issues with Carillion
CommentWe can't keep spending on public transport and infrastructure that only benefits London
Investment in transport infrastructure needs to be on the right track post-Brexit, argues Mark Robinson, and the first step is to stop focusing on London
FeaturesCost model: Primary care
Mark Robinson of Aecom and Marc Levinson of Murphy Philipps Architects report on how primary care is at the forefront of this challenge and how construction can respond
CommentSort out skills or face a construction crisis in post-Brexit Britain
With the level of infrastructure demand, it’s essential for government to find a way to retain skilled EU workers and attract sustainable levels of talent in the future
FeaturesCost model: Palliative care
The demand for high quality healthcare facilities aiming to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illnesses is increasing
CommentIs the public sector ready for BIM Level 2?
Training is needed to get public sector clients up to speed on BIM
FeaturesCost model: Private healthcare
The reforms to the NHS are likely to lead to more work for private providers - and their construction teams. Mark Robinson of Aecom highlights the main design considerations for private hospitals and breaks down the costs