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I live in Serbia, the land where (construction) projects just happen. No-one warns me of road closures, power cuts or noise. One day it is quiet, the next they are tearing up the street. Occasionally, I will come across a post on Facebook about ...

Construction and infrastructure projects are about more than just steel and concrete. Effective communication is just as crucial. Organisations that take a proactive approach do not just ...

In a previous blog, we discussed what social value in construction is and why it matters. Here, we will take a more practical approach and discuss the ways public bodies can add social value to the communities they work in. We will look at some ...

When running a construction project, a stakeholder engagement plan tells you not only who your stakeholders are, but also what the best ways and frequencies are with which to communicate with them. Every stakeholder engagement officer knows that ...

In our articles, we regularly write about community engagement in construction and the theory behind it. Having worked on many projects, we have seen it come to life and turned into something beneficial for everyone. It is time to share some of ...

Sustainable construction is a well-known term in the building industry. It has a very broad definition, which explains that every part of your project needs to be executed in an environmentally friendly way. That goes from running a paperless ...

Public consultations are ways to ask for input and feedback from the public. As your construction project influences the public every day, consultations are a useful tool to gain insight into their attitude towards it.

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By using public consultation activities as part of your community engagement strategy, you are able to establish meaningful communication with your external stakeholders. Ideas can be shared in person, and you can make a plan that reflects the ...

By opening up to the public around your construction project, by consulting with them and asking them for feedback, you can create a unique collaboration between your team and the surrounding community. Technology plays a crucial role in this, as ...