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Community engagement is not a new term. It came into existence decades ago, driven by the arrival of the internet and its power to unite groups of people with a common cause. What is new, is the extent in which community engagement has engrained ...

“How am I going to pay for community engagement activities, when I am already running such a tight budget?” is something that we hear regularly. And it is true; when the finances are limited, community engagement is often one of the first areas ...

The initial discussion around community engagement in construction typically takes place during the consultation phase. Its main reason being to secure planning consent. When the tender has been granted and the construction work begins, local ...

Community engagement and social value are two terms that are strongly intertwined. They are now both receiving much deserved attention from governments, clients, and other key stakeholders in construction projects. By focusing on community ...

A panel of industry experts, exploring the future of community engagement and stakeholder communication, say digital technology will play a key role in narrowing the gap between the built environment and local communities.

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Interview with Monique van Geemert, Shopping Centre Manager in Leidsenhage (the future “Mall of the Netherlands”)

Work started three years ago on the complete renovation of Leidsenhage Shopping Center in Leidschendam—a large-scale project ...