When the inside of a radiator begins to rust, it produces iron oxide which is black in colour. This is commonly referred to as ‘sludge’ and it can move around the central heating system causing blockages in pipes and valves. The central heating syste...
Water is an extremely precious natural resource and by not collecting rain water when it’s available you are letting it go to waste, especially if you have a large exterior space around your premises. You could be saving hundreds in cash every year,...
If you are booking a meeting venue for your conference or business get-together, cut down on unnecessary stress by thinking about your requirements in advance. Spending a little time making a list of wants and needs could save you hours of talk time....
The Internet is littered with tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, although many of these are generic and applicable to multiple market sectors. Many of these resources also tend to focus on fairly obvious snippets of information, whi...
In the construction industry it is essential that storage of materials and equipment is considered for the entirety of the project. This is according to Health and Safety Law; as if the site is not kept clean and safe then it is dangerous for everyon...
Plant theft in the UK has cost the industry an estimated £400 million a year. In response to this large and persistent crime wave The Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG) has taken initiatives to stop the plight of plant theft from continuing and worsenin...
Large firms and companies usually have an annual office maintenance program that incorporates re-roofing and renovation of sections of their buildings. The greatest problem with having such construction done is that it creates a hazardous environment...
How can a service provider in the AEC industry improve customer satisfaction and loyalty? Is it necessary to satisfy all customer demands as perfectly as possible? The Kano model helps in finding answers to these burning questions. In the 1980s, Prof...
Built Environment Process Re-engineering, PRE for short, is a newly completed research program of RYM, Finnish venture for intellectual capital. The aim of PRE was to create totally new procedures and business models for the real estate, building con...
TROND BUGGE is the Director of Collaborative Innovation at Kairos Future – an international thought leadership and strategic management consultancy based in Stockholm. In this podcast, Trond discusses ways that AEC companies can surf the cutting-edge...
