Sustainability

WATCH: CN Summit addresses the ‘next normal’ for construction

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. McKinsey global partner David Rockhill kicked off the event by exploring recent research on how to reshape the construction industry and how COVID-19 has accelerated this process, as well as discussing some of the economic and structural developments for the industry…

WATCH: CN Summit debate on creating better regen projects

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Our panel came together to debate how the industry could better put placemaking at the heart of future projects; how it could explore the future of public-private partnerships; and review what our city centres will look like by 2030. Panellists included:…

WATCH: CN Summit explores closer collaboration for suppliers, safe sites and procurement

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Panel members came together to discuss how the pandemic had impacted investment plans and current projects; to what extent cost will dominate procurement in the future; how they are addressing risk in the supply chain and ensuring clarity for your project…

WATCH: CN Summit previews upcoming regen projects

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Our panel featured Barbara Brownlee, managing director for Westminster Builds at Westminster City Council, who discussed the Ebury Bridge Estate project in London; and Nalin Seneviratne, director of city centre development at Sheffield City Council, who emphasised the importance of public private partnerships…

WATCH: CN Summit looks at how 2020 has shaped business

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Our panel came together to discuss: What has been the structural and operational impact of COVID-19 this year and into 2021 and beyond?; How has the pipeline of projects changed?; To what extent will technology now create a long-term shift in…

WATCH: the COVID crisis and construction’s digital transformation explained

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. A session exploring new ways of working and more digitally enabled sites, as well as how 2020 will shift the industry’s use of technology and permanently change practices to embrace more digital-enabled solutions. Speaker: Tom Thackray, director of infrastructure, CBI

WATCH: Nadhim Zahawi on a closer industry-government relationship

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. The then-construction minister Nadhim Zahawi addresses online delegates on how government will support the industry in these challenging times and where the focus will be for public sector investment: from housing to infrastructure

WATCH: CN Summit explores investment across sectors

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Panel surveying the pipeline in the short term and discussing how procurement and delivery has and will continue to change as a result of economic and COVID-19-related factors. Panellists included: David Hughes, strategy director, TfN Nicola Medalova, head of electricity construction,…

WATCH: CN’s Rising Stars on bringing positive change to construction

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This video was first broadcast at CN Summit 2020. Panellists addressed: - What do you feel is the key factor in bringing about change in the industry? Can you give us an example of something you’ve done that’s worked well - What is the biggest obstacle to change: culture or…