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Why digital stakeholder engagement is essential for considerate construction

In today’s construction industry, community relationships matter more than ever. Companies aligned with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) know that clear, consistent communication is the foundation for gaining trust and building positive ...

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Social media for stakeholder engagement: the downsides of Facebook, Instagram, and X

Did you know that people spend an average of 115 minutes per day on social media? No wonder organisations use these platforms to connect with their communities. However, social media brings not only opportunities but also challenges. Below, we ...

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The psychology behind stakeholder engagement and consultation: the 9 cognitive biases you need to know about

As a stakeholder engagement professional, you’ll often face resistance to new plans. Much of this stems from the subconscious influence of cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that shape how people perceive and react to information. Social media and ...

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How real-time updates support CCS values and elevate community trust in construction

Community trust is essential for the success of any construction project, especially those impacting local neighbourhoods. As expectations around transparency and visibility grow, the construction industry has an opportunity to leverage digital ...

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Running an effective survey for residents near a construction project

“What gets measured gets managed”. While this phrase originates in Management Consultancy, it is just as relevant to stakeholder engagement.


Carrying out surveys amongst local residents near a construction project can help you ...

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Should you be using social media for stakeholder communication?

Social media is often seen as a quick, low-cost, and easy way to reach people. For many, it has become part of everyday life. So, it might seem sensible for a community manager to use the channels where people are already active. Social media is ...

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Avoid these 7 stakeholder and community engagement mistakes

Stakeholder and community engagement are becoming increasingly important in public projects. This has led to a growing need for new engagement professionals, often stepping into these roles from different fields. Whether you are a Community ...

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How ChatGPT can improve your work as a stakeholder engagement practitioner

ChatGPT makes life easier for many professionals, and as a stakeholder engagement practitioner, you can also benefit from it. In this blog, we delve into the possibilities that ChatGPT offers to streamline your daily tasks. We provide practical ...

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Effective communication strategies in construction projects

Communicating with the external stakeholders in your construction project may seem like a daunting task. Firstly, there are many interest groups with different points of contact and motivations. Secondly, you have to actively find out who all the ...

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