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It has been an eventful year. From improving economic conditions and political shifts to persistent challenges like investor confidence and labour shortages, the industry has shown resilience. Whilst insolvencies and labour and skills shortages remain concerning, sentiment continues to grow. The increasing adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence hints at the potential breakthrough to improve project and programme outcomes. Look back on the year and map out your vision for 2025 with our UK Construction Market Report 4Q 2024, which includes: ◾ Comprehensive results from our latest survey ◾ In-depth analysis of key industry data ◾ Expert regional and sector commentaries ◾ Discussions on hot topics such as the climate crisis, building safety, digital construction and the Trump presidency ◾ Updated UK-wide and regional inflation forecasts. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eqa9dfrZ #UKconstruction #constructionindustry

1 week to go! Delivering megaprojects: managing disputes 💻 Megaprojects are facing growing complexities and high stakes. As construction disputes become more common, strong management strategies are essential for delivering projects successfully.   Join us for the third and final episode in our 2024 webinar series "Delivering megaprojects," hosted by Gleeds in collaboration with Freeths. This session will focus on managing megaproject disputes, featuring insights from our esteemed panel of international industry experts.   Learn about: ◾ Insights into effective dispute management ◾ Strategies for identifying and resolving unforeseen issues ◾ Techniques for maintaining project momentum ◾ Best practices for navigating critical megaproject stages.   We are honoured to welcome Meagan Bachman, Partner at Crowell & Moring, who leads clients in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes in infrastructure, construction, and equipment manufacturing projects. Meagan is experienced in international construction and arbitration law, handling large infrastructure project disputes through arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.   📅 Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 🕚 Time: 16:00 AST | 13:00 GMT | 08:00 EST 💻 Where: webinar   Whether you're a cost manager, project manager, contractor, architect, engineer or legal professional, this session is essential for improving your dispute(s) management and resolution strategies for successful delivery of megaprojects.   Register for our webinar now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eJRbjiVh #ConstructionDisputes #Megaprojects #construction

1 week to go! Delivering megaprojects: managing disputes 💻 Megaprojects are facing growing complexities and high stakes. As construction disputes become more common, strong management strategies are essential for delivering projects successfully.   Join us for the third and final episode in our 2024 webinar series "Delivering megaprojects," hosted by Gleeds in collaboration with Freeths. This session will focus on managing megaproject disputes, featuring insights from our esteemed panel of international industry experts.   Learn about: ◾ Insights into effective dispute management ◾ Strategies for identifying and resolving unforeseen issues ◾ Techniques for maintaining project momentum ◾ Best practices for navigating critical megaproject stages.   We are honoured to welcome Meagan Bachman, Partner at Crowell & Moring, who leads clients in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes in infrastructure, construction, and equipment manufacturing projects. Meagan is experienced in international construction and arbitration law, handling large infrastructure project disputes through arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.   📅 Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 🕚 Time: 16:00 AST | 13:00 GMT | 08:00 EST 💻 Where: webinar   Whether you're a cost manager, project manager, contractor, architect, engineer or legal professional, this session is essential for improving your dispute(s) management and resolution strategies for successful delivery of megaprojects.   Register for our webinar now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eJRbjiVh #ConstructionDisputes #Megaprojects #construction

On Friday, we came together to recognise the outstanding success of the £2 million Midland Metropolitan University Hospital fundraising campaign at their Charity Showcase Event.   This significant occasion brought together trustees, donors, supporters, partners and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust staff to celebrate the transformative power of generosity and community in enhancing healthcare.   Colleagues from Gleeds toured funded projects such as the Garden of Gratitude, paediatric artworks, the Hope sculpture and donor recognition plaques, each reflecting the impact of community support.   It was great to have our UK Head of Healthcare Andy McNulty MRICS speak at this event, which we are proud to have sponsored.   We look forward to supporting Your City and Metropolitan Hospitals Charity with further fundraising activity: https://lnkd.in/eG7d7Kgu   Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare.   #LifeatGleeds 

New projects across various sectors are rapidly transforming the Middle East’s built environment — creating a region where people are actively relocating to or visiting in numbers as tourists. Significant investments in infrastructure, hospitality and residential projects, as well as digitisation and modern methods of construction, are aiding 2030 development targets. Over half of our survey respondents from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates reported labour rate increases in the last six months. Can development keep up with demand amid skills shortages and labour rate increases? Find out in the report: https://lnkd.in/e99YmJ5d #MiddleEast #Construction #Qatar #Saudi #UAE

We’re pleased to share that Gleeds has been reappointed on several lots of the NHS Building for Wales 2 frameworks. We’re looking forward to continuing to support the NHS over the next four years, using our expertise in project and cost management to help the health sector achieve its ambitious goals in Wales. We’re proud that this is the fifth time being appointed to the framework – a testament to our commitment to delivering successful outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. https://lnkd.in/eGyKpRY5

How can we future proof the water sector in the face of growing challenges? 🚰 As climate change and water scarcity escalate, the need for a resilient workforce is more critical than ever. Lucinda Seagrave, Head of Utilities at Gleeds, explores how we can secure the future of our most vital resource through: ◾ Investing in talent, expanding education, and alternative career paths  ◾ Enhancing workforce mobility, cross-sector expertise and rotational opportunities ◾ Engaging local talent and insights for sustainable solutions. Discover how the industry can commit to creating a better workforce for tomorrow by reading the full article: https://lnkd.in/eUeMJQ78 #utilities #climatechange #waterresource

How can digital tools and AI can support more effective project delivery?   The construction industry is rapidly evolving at an unprecedented rate. But with global construction work projected to reach $13.9 trillion by 2037, the pressure is on to continuously improve how we efficiently deliver the projects that will define our future landscape. This is also against the backdrop of addressing the climate emergency and meeting urgent net zero targets.   In the first piece of our new series, we’re exploring the potential of digital PMOs, such as Gleeds' tool, Orchestrate, to create an improved blueprint for project delivery. Shedding light on how automation and real-time data can unlock better decision-making, we’re exploring how embracing digital transformation is no longer optional – it’s essential.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/er2PSf8i   #DigitalTransformation #AI

Delivering sustainable data centres of the future 💻   Gleeds is thrilled to be providing project management office (PMO) services for one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable data centre projects, Start Campus.   This cutting-edge facility doesn’t just meet the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing - it sets a new benchmark for innovation and sustainability on a global scale, redefining the future of digital infrastructure. After supporting the successful delivery of its first building (SIN01), Gleeds continues to deliver PMO services for the second project (SIN02). This involves the construction of a new 180MW, two-storey, concurrently maintainable data centre that is powered by 100% renewable energy and using the ocean as a heat sink.   Joseph McCracken, Project Director commented: “Gleeds is delighted to be working as PMO on this prestigious, boundary pushing project. Its scale offers a once in a lifetime and unique opportunity for us, and we feel driven to succeed and deliver beyond the client’s expectations.”    Discover how we’re driving the success of this sustainable data facility: https://lnkd.in/dF93P-T7   #Sustainability #DataCentres #AI

It’s fantastic to be sharing the new designs and imagery for Belfast Stories, a public space, visitor attraction and creative hub which Gleeds is providing project and cost management services on. The city centre destination is set to open in 2030, and will focus on telling stories about the people who have lived in and visited Belfast.   The milestone project is set to transform the Northern Irish capital, and is currently open for public consultation. We are looking forward to continuing to contribute to the project, which will boost tourism and cement Belfast’s place as an international destination for culture and creativity. #BelfastStories #ProjectManagement https://lnkd.in/eeTW4skW