Civil works are the big machines that dig, move, and shape our earth, built tunnels and install stuff underground, then cover the top with a surface.

A building is put together in a highly specific sequence of events, by people with highly specific skills using highly specific tools and equipment, with materials of highly specific characteristics

Construction projects are become more complex, requiring specialised equipment to handle the moving of both people and material around the site. Congestion and limited storage space require a methodical planning process space

Moving away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is a start, but not the panacea of the energy transition we are led to believe. Until we develop new ways to harness energy, the most affordable solution right now is to use less.

A building is a dynamic object, responding to the environment, its use and its inhabitants. It consumes fuel, requires maintenance, and produces waste.

People are the most critical assets on a construction project. It's our job to ensure they have the right tool, at the right time, to do their job safely and efficiently, without mistakes.

I advocate for diversity and inclusion in the construction industry, recognising the benefits for both businesses and the wider community.

A building cannot be isolated from it's environment. It must integrate and improve the lives of people and have a positive effect on the natural world.

We need to do better. It's no longer an option to be wasteful. in our industry. Embrace the culture of a better tomorrow today.