Is the high street the answer to the housing crisis?
Not a week goes by without another high street big name either falling into administration, going bust or declaring a loss and slow business. Just recently, gourmet burger kitchen (GBK) announced it would be closing 17 stores to stay afloat. It seems £10 burgers are too much for some people to swallow. But when you look at the burger landscape, it’s not a surprise. BK, McD’s, Byron, 5Guys, Pattie & Bun, Honest Burgers….. I could go on, but it’s fair to say the market is saturated.
Is construction ever going to embrace software and technology?
My time spent as a developer saw me work on projects in both the public and private sectors. The main focus was to add value by improving a number of the client’s internal processes. It was easy to see the benefits if XYZ were implemented, which positively impacted the end user and it really only came down to how much it cost and how long it took to develop (it always took longer by the way, always).
Putting the customer at the forefront of what we do as a construction project management software company
Here at Builderstorm, customer service is a key part of our business. We believe customer service should feel more like a customer experience – we want our clients to know we are here to help and that there is a clear defined route and feedback to aid this process.
Why construction isn’t just for boys
When we think of the construction industry, we usually picture a bunch of lads on a construction site, strutting around in their safety helmets.
Drones in construction: the growth really is exponential… will you be getting on board?
Due to the advancements in technology and the ability to create small, unmanned aircraft for an affordable price, the popularity of drones has skyrocketed in recent years, allowing consumers to be able to purchase and control flying machines at the touch of a button.
A difficult conversation
Having suffered from depression, an ongoing mental health battle that I’m sure a lot of people can relate to, I was surprised recently when the Office of National Statistics released information about the Construction industry and the state of mental health within the workplace.
Development For Dummies
When I recently told my old form tutor at my secondary school that I am a Development Project Manager for a UK based Construction Software Company, he looked shocked.
Building Software – The Arising Need for Automation in the Construction Industry
In this ever evolving technology era where everything is automated, the construction industry is also getting a huge makeover. Automation is the future and today businesses are implementing various software that helps improve business’ bottom line. Having efficient building software can save you time and money, helps you keep your projects on schedule and, most importantly, improves the productivity, letting you learn about the loop holes and so on.
Top 10 Weird And Crazy Facts Within The Construction Industry
If you’re like me, then you love reading facts and conspiracy theories. I’m a sucker when it comes to ‘top 10 craziest facts’ videos on YouTube. Once I watch one of them, I suddenly realize 2 hours later that I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole on YouTube and then I’m suddenly watching a video about the top 10 craziest last meal requests