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Community engagement is complex. Residents constantly receive messages on every device they own, while at the same time expecting more transparency, more relevance, and more respect from the organisations that influence their daily lives. ...

Some prefer to read the news real-time on their phone, while others rather receive a message in their inbox. Because communication is never one size fits all, Publiq now offers email notifications alongside push alerts.

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The energy transition is not only about cables, transformers and strengthening the grid. It is about people. About neighbourhoods, communities and the places where our energy supply becomes a visible part of daily life. And that requires clear ...

Community engagement is about trust, transparency, and maintaining a good relationship with the community surrounding a project. Consultation plays an important role in this, particularly in the planning phase, but also afterwards.

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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