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Building Blocks: Why the UK’s Small Construction Firms Are Under Pressure — and Why It Matters for Sustainability

Small construction firms have long been at the heart of the UK’s built environment — shaping local communities, restoring heritage buildings, and responding flexibly to regional housing needs

Shaun Warren

Apr 2, 2025

Water Matters Magazine March 2025

Our monthly magazine for March 2025 is out now!

Matthew Rolph

Apr 1, 2025

Revolutionising EV Battery Recycling: Pioneering Methods and Global Initiatives

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates worldwide, the imperative to manage end-of-life batteries has become increasingly critical. Traditional disposal methods pose environmental risks and squander valuable materials.

Shaun Warren

Mar 31, 2025

Bricking It: Can the UK Construction Industry Fix Its Widening Skills Gap?

The UK’s building and construction sector is facing an existential challenge—an acute and growing shortage of skilled workers. From housebuilders and civil engineers to retrofit specialists and water infrastructure technicians, the demand for qualified labour is far outstripping supply.

Shaun Warren

Mar 28, 2025

Sewage Scandals: Rising Bills, Executive Bonuses, and Environmental Neglect

In 2024, England's waterways faced an unprecedented crisis as water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and coastal areas for nearly 4 million hours—a slight increase from the previous year.

Shaun Warren

Mar 27, 2025

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