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Available now! ISG’s latest report, ‘Space to innovate: A formula for prosperity’. Download here 👉 https://ow.ly/Rkrj50ShJT2 This report can help with: ✔️ Creating an organisational culture of innovation, driving productivity and turnover growth. ✔️ Delivering more prosperity for the UK economy through improved gross domestic product (GDP) and job creation outcomes. ✔️ Facilitating conversations around innovation investment, elevating space as a core contributor to success. Get your copy and join the discussion: https://ow.ly/Rkrj50ShJT2 #Innovate #SpacetoInnovate #Construction #InnovationStrategy #ISGWideAngle

Good luck to all the athletes participating in this year’s Olympics! 🏅 Tonight’s lighting of the cauldron marks the start of the games, with all eyes on Paris for the next few weeks. We’ve been reflecting on our own role in helping to deliver the greatest show on Earth in 2012 – constructing the Velodrome and providing £300 million event architecture. That’s not all. Over the years, we have delivered sporting venues like the Lee Valley Velodrome and National Cycling Centre in Manchester, which support the training of Team GB's extraordinary athletes. You can read all about our work for the 2012 Olympics here 👇 https://ow.ly/6vuh50SKch0 #Paris2024 #Olympics

At a time when the government is setting out its plans to equip Britain for growth by boosting local and regional economies, removing barriers to opportunity and providing people with the skills they need to gain good jobs – ISG research sets out that construction data could be the great overlooked tool in our strategic workforce planning. Rethinking the skills conundrum could lead to success stories for many people and communities where the right career opportunity can be a hard find, communities like Corbridge and people like Amber. Amber always wanted to work with kids, but when a new position opened at the Corbridge Youth Initiative, she found herself in need of a Level 6 Youth Work Apprenticeship. What could have been a closed door opened into something so much more. It’s a story of skills, development, and passion. 💙 It’s Amber’s story, and it’s only just beginning 👇 https://ow.ly/2nCt50SAh6u #SocialValue #Construction #Careers #Community

Nick Oddy, Director for ISG, highlights the transformative potential of the 'English Devolution Bill' and 'Skills England Bill' for cities like Newcastle, emphasising the need for a skilled workforce to support growth. 💬 “A critical aspect often overlooked is perception. A thriving and confident innovation and technology hub is self-generative – it attracts not only investment but also talent. Capturing and effectively communicating the wealth of career opportunities that exist in a dynamic Newcastle, provides the inspiration for young people both within region and beyond – drawing in talent, ideas and creativity that energises local economies, creates prosperity and the buzz and vibrancy of a city that is in control of its own destiny. “Our recent research insights have clearly identified the North East as a region of significant potential and by fostering collaboration with local partners, and prioritising local needs, Newcastle can become a model for sustainable growth and innovation, ensuring a bright future for its people and the region.” Read more from Nick here: https://ow.ly/n4sf50SK1vj #Skills #NorthEast #Careers #ISGWideAngle #SustainableCities

#ThrowbackThursday The relocation of Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd's School of Healthcare Sciences picked up two awards at Education Buildings Wales Conference & Awards last month. 🏆 Inspiring Learning Spaces 🏆 Refurbishment of the Year Procured through SEWSCAP and designed by AUSTIN-SMITH:LORD ARCHITECTURE LIMITED, the new bespoke facility enables students to develop the clinical and non-technical skills required to become healthcare professionals. Congratulations to the team! 👏 Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/WJ9g50Rm0Gw AECOM | Curtins | #Construction #Refurbishment #Awards #Education

Unveiling the secrets of effective innovation spaces! Discover why most UK organizations lack appropriate innovation spaces to support their performance goals. How can your workspace elevate your innovation game? Find out in our 'Space to innovate' report ➡️ https://ow.ly/4abk50SxUg6 #InnovationSpace #WorkspaceDesign #Innovate #SpacetoInnovate #Construction #InnovationStrategy #ISGWideAngle

We are pleased to announce that ISG is currently preserving a key piece of Cornwall’s architectural heritage. The Grade I-listed Penzance Market House, dating back to 1838, has been home to one of the UK's top retail banks for 99 years. We have been called upon to restore this iconic structure while ensuring the bank can continue to serve the community. The restoration process will address water damage, strengthen the timber structure, and replace the lead on the dome, ensuring this historic building remains a part of Cornwall's cultural landscape for generations to come. Working closely with local historians, Historic England, and council planning authorities, ISG is ensuring that every repair is true to the original construction methods and materials. This approach honours the building’s heritage while integrating innovative restoration techniques. 🗨️ Matt O'Hara, Site Manager, ISG: "We are working to understand the original construction of the building, and we are carrying out like-for-like repairs with the same materials.” By the end of July, our 24-week construction program will conclude, revealing the beautifully restored Market House. We are proud to support the bank in reopening its doors to the community, ensuring this historic landmark continues to serve and inspire. 💛 Learn more about the project ➡️ https://ow.ly/oyIx50SAce7 #Construction #Restoration #ArchitecturalHeritage

This year’s United Nations Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator Programme cohort Millie Davey, Brittany Doyle, Joshua Pires-Reeves and Mary Ord took to the stage yesterday to present their innovation. Organised by the United Nations Global Compact, the programme is designed to accelerate business innovation, while aligning with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also has the potential to activate the potential future of business leaders and changemakers, empowering young talent from participating organisations. Our young innovators are seeking to apply more circular and inclusive principles to PPE within the construction industry, addressing issues such as overconsumption and inclusivity, while educating on the importance of fit-for-purpose PPE. We would like to wish Millie, Brittany, Joshua and Mary the best of luck! #Construction

Senior technical quality manager, Mike Ward, will join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as one of the lead judges at this year’s RICS Awards Grand Final on Friday 4 October 2024. As lead judge in the ‘Environmental Impact’ category, Mike will be responsible for judging outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies for some of the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. A chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and Fellow of the RICS (FRICS), Mike’s journey into construction started as a joiner before he developed a hands-on understanding of the built environment in quantity surveying and construction management. He is also a Chartered Building Surveyor and Chartered Project Management Surveyor and sits on the RICS Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board where he actively engages with other professional bodies, leveraging his knowledge and experience to mentor and support emerging professionals. Find out more about the competition and shortlisted entries here: https://ow.ly/pTRT50SC6NR #RICS #RICSAwards #RoyalInstituteofCharteredSurveyors

The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)'s home isn’t your average building. But it needs to be. As an organisation, CISL works internationally to transform economic systems, paving the way for more sustainable and resilient futures for people, nature and climate. The institution’s headquarters is home to its innovation activities, which CISL considers to be a fundamental tool for positive change. CISL worked closely with ISG to deliver a space with exemplary sustainability standards. Read all about the story behind the fascinating Entopia Building here 👇 https://ow.ly/Wsks50SEjru The Entopia Building is just one example of how important appropriate space to innovate is for an organisation’s output. ISG’s report, ‘Space to innovate: A formula for prosperity’, explores the impact that appropriate space nationwide could have on the UK economy. Discover the report here 🔗 https://ow.ly/cTXe50SEjrv #CISL #SpaceToInnovate #ClimateChange #Sustainability