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Join us for the launch event of Law Review of Construction 2025 - AI in Construction: Transforming the Global Landscape. Our annual LRoC programme begins with a global module where we will delve into the critical topic of artificial intelligence in the construction sector. AI solutions provide unprecedented potential to enhance operational efficiency, improve productivity and profitability, streamline project management, and gain a competitive edge. Knowing how and when to deploy this new technology and the associated benefits and potential challenges will be vital for everyone committed to the future of the construction industry. Our panel of industry experts, Catherine Workman, Nils Rauer, Nora Legittimo and Mark Coates will explore: ·      How is AI technology being put into practice in the construction industry today and what can we learn from adoption in other sectors ·      To what extent have these tools worked, and to what extent do we still face standardisation challenges? ·      In a fragmented and fast changing market, how can we know which tools to invest in? ·      How do AI solutions fit into the regulatory landscape and what are the risks? ·      What are the barriers to adopting AI solutions as quickly as we might expect? Don’t miss out! Register your place here: AI in construction: https://lnkd.in/dU65n2dx.

"The capital’s unique powers and structures mean it could quickly establish a framework to deliver a new town, acting as a trailblazer for the rest of the country... "Any new town will have to provide the necessary infrastructure to support a new community, enable a high-density development and become an economically sustainable place. London can deliver against these criteria as well as being of a scale that it could accommodate any type of new town... "That potential is only set to grow as the government updates its National Planning Policy Framework with a view to unlocking previously developed land in the green belt..." ✍ Writing in City AM this week, our Jonathan Seager on why London is the ideal test bed for a new wave of new towns ✍

Insightful study from our members Waltham Forest College underscoring how investment in higher education helps drive economic growth ⬇

🎙 What does the future hold for London's digital economy? 🎙 In the latest episode of What Next for London? our John Kavanagh sits down with Ian Cottingham and Steven Mitchell of BT Wholesale to discuss how the roll-out of 5G mobile networks, smaller, more localised data centres and enhanced cyber security measures are enabling London’s businesses to embrace new innovations, including AI. The trio also discuss the planning implications of the capital’s digital transformation and what that transformation means for sustainability strategies. Listen in full ➡ https://lnkd.in/eNVtxXrF

Navigating the training Landscape Unlock Local Talent with SWAPs: FREE Webinar for London Businesses Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Are you a London-based SME looking to grow your workforce and access local talent? Join our free webinar to discover how Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) can transform your recruitment strategy and support local skills development. A sector-based work academy can last up to 6 weeks. Placements have 3 main components: 1. Pre-employment training – matched to the needs of your business sector. 2. Work experience placement – a great opportunity for your business to identify talent and for the individual to cement their knowledge and understanding of the required role. 3. A guaranteed job interview or help with an employer’s recruitment process. Gain valuable insights and practical guidance from expert speakers, including representatives from Jobcentre Plus (JCP), New City College (NCC), and a successful employer (to be confirmed). Our webinar will help you to: - Understand what a Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is and how it can strengthen your workforce with job-ready candidates. - Address industry-specific needs through tailored programmes. - Clarify the roles of colleges and the Jobcentre Plus in making SWAPs work for you. - Gain insights from a business perspective, hearing firsthand experiences of SWAP success. This webinar is perfect for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses across the capital who want to build a resilient workforce while contributing to London’s skills agenda. Register here: https://shorturl.at/ogtLx Local London BusinessLDN Central London Forward South London Partnership West London Alliance West London Business Anna Gration Kirsty Hogg Tony Goldstein Despina Johnson Phoebe Winter Nina Sian Hannah Phoenix Glen Lambert Calley Page CMgr MCMI Carly Alavoine Natasha Arazi Seb Coombs Josephine Clarke

We’re proud to welcome Iris Ceramica Group as a Gold Sponsor for Future London 2025! 💥 Italian company Iris Ceramica Group is world renowned for innovation and excellence in sustainable design, production and distribution. Their confidence in a sustainable future for London’s built environment is a vision we can deliver together. Join us at #FutureLondon to be part of this inspiring journey! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eJt4cWR3 👏

"The reasons cited for black candidates’ lower success rates are both subtle and structural. Companies point to “verbal skills,” “commercial judgment,” and “a lack of polish” as factors that hinder black applicants. "These terms, while seemingly innocuous, often serve as proxies for entrenched biases. They reflect an outdated view of potential that prioritises conformity to traditional norms over the genuine capabilities of diverse candidates. "For instance, accents, mannerisms, and cultural expressions that diverge from corporate norms are unfairly penalised, effectively filtering out talented individuals who could bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking..." In the latest addition to the BusinessLDN blog, Laura Durrant of the Black Talent Charter outlines why making graduate recruitment processes fairer is as much about commercial strategy as it is about doing the right thing. Read in full ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ekacZ2_z  

Our Employment & Skills Summit, in partnership with the Department for Education, will bring together senior leaders from business, education, and London government to explore how we can build a more inclusive and dynamic skills system for the capital 💥 As the organisation leading the London Local Skills Improvement Plan, supported by the Mayor of London, BusinessLDN is tackling critical skills challenges head-on. This event is a unique opportunity to shape the future of skills in London, connect with over 150 industry leaders, and be in the room with key voices driving change - https://lnkd.in/ex9XiYgk 👈 📍 We’re offering a small number of commercial partnership opportunities to carefully selected organisations - a chance to align your brand with skills leadership in London and demonstrate your commitment to driving inclusive growth. Interested? Message Sean Fleetwood or visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWiaVCi7 #LondonEmploymentSkillsSummit

ICYMI: Our Jonathan Seager speaks with Jumoké Fashola about why London's housing need, political frameworks and grey belt potential make it the ideal place for a new wave of new towns.🎙 Listen in full from 03:09:25 and read our new report on the subject below: https://lnkd.in/egSpzTeH https://lnkd.in/eJMDeUmz

🏡 With the Government setting out ambitious homebuilding and growth targets for this Parliament, our latest report makes the case for building at least one new town in London. 🏡 Compiled alongside Arup, DP9 Limited, Kanda Consulting, Volterra Partners LLP and Zack Simons, we highlight how building new towns in the capital could help tackle the city's housing crisis, at a time when recent research from London Councils shows boroughs are spending £4m a day on temporary accommodation. Through the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority, the city has the political frameworks, connectivity and infrastructure needed to get shovels in the ground swiftly. Ahead of an expected update to the National Planning Policy Framework from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government today, and the New Town's Taskforce's call for evidence closing tomorrow, the city also has huge untapped housebuilding potential in urbanised parts of its green belt. Thank you for your expert insights in support of the study Kathryn Firth, Craig Tabb, Karen Alcock, Zack Simons and Ellie Evans.