All Social Value articles – Page 5
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CommentHow social value can help us improve ED&I
Mandatory weighting of social value in procurement now means organisations must monitor progress on equality, which is a good thing, says Atkins’ Michelle Baker
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NewsUnesco decision will not stop new developments in Liverpool, city’s mayor says
Joanne Anderson said that regeneration will not be halted for the sake of a ‘heritage label’ after city’s World Heritage Status was revoked
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Features5 minutes with … Olutayo Adebowale at Cirkadia and the Design Council
The director at consultant Cirkadia on the importance of social value, her love of dress design and why Nigerian food is the cuisine to watch
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CommentCollaboration is the key to social value
To identify opportunities to enrich local people and places, we must look outside the construction chain, says Adam Crossley
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FeaturesSustainability: Calculating social value
Alinea and Social Value Portal explore how social value can be deliver and calculated, with examples of how it can work in practice
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NewsTravis Perkins to cut 80% of carbon emissions from its fleet by 2035
Builders merchant has more than 4,000 HGVs on UK roads
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CommentSocial value means measuring more than time and money
Many benefits happen after the construction phase is complete so tracking needs to take place over the whole project lifecycle
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FeaturesSocial value survey: How much focus are construction firms really putting into social value?
Survey by Building, Atkins and Faithful + Gould raises questions about industry’s approach to social value
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CommentConstruction has an image problem that is harming recruitment. We have to change
A lack of diversity combined with an out of date mindset means the industry is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting new talent, says James Wates
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CommentOffsite manufacturing need not damage social value outcomes
Councils often want a guarantee that construction projects will create local jobs, but Mark Bolger argues for a whole life value approach when considering the benefits of MMC
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NewsL&G brings in Green Building Council director as new sustainability chief
John Alker was behind David Cameron’s ‘hug a husky’ campaign in 2006
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CommentNot just another toolkit
Over the next six months big names in construction will be trying out the Value Toolkit on live projects, Ron Lang explains why it’s important
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NewsFirms picked to pilot value toolkit on projects
Final version of a suite of tools to help clients maximise value expected later this year
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NewsStill not enough women in construction, survey finds
As International Women’s Day is marked, sector remains at foot of gender diversity table
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CommentSocial value needs to consider whole life value
Too often we have a blinkered view that social value is just created during construction, says Atkins Mark Bolger
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CommentThe Construction Playbook requires team players
This 80-page document should help unite clients and industry in a common goal, says James Wates
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CommentA framework focused on improving quality of life
Too many homes are still being built without people’s health and wellbeing in mind. We must change that, says Sadie Morgan
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Information - BuildingOn-demand webinar: The CLC on construction’s role in kick-starting economic recovery
This free Construction Leadership Council webinar is available on demand
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CommentCreating a gold standard in public procurement
This will be a defining year for public sector frameworks and their partners to deliver value for money, says NACF’s Keith Heard