Resilient Future
The State is Back in the Cost Plan
How domestic industrial policy is reshaping construction cost and risk.
By Michael Urie
From Constraint to Control: Delivering Long Duration Energy Storage under Cap and Floor
The UK’s energy transition is no longer constrained by how much renewable power can be generated, but by how effectively it can be stored and deployed when it is needed.
By Ian Woodcock
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Sustainability Recalibrated: Clarity in a More Selective Market
Sustainability Recalibrated: Clarity in a More Selective Market
For much of the last five years, sustainability has been characterised by acceleration. Targets were set with confidence, commitments became more ambitious and new frameworks emerged at pace.
By Richard Francis
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Scaling Timber: How Supply Chain Confidence Is Enabling Low-Carbon Delivery
Scaling Timber: How Supply Chain Confidence Is Enabling Low-Carbon Delivery
Mass timber has moved decisively beyond the margins of low-carbon experimentation. What began as a question of technical feasibility is now a test of delivery at scale, where confidence in supply, programme and performance is the defining measure of success.
By Oliver Booth
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The Two Greatest Challenges of Converting Offices into Hotels
The Two Greatest Challenges of Converting Offices into Hotels
In early 2024, we examined the emerging trend of office-to-hotel conversions and identified two fundamental challenges that would determine whether schemes succeeded or failed. Two years on, the trend has accelerated.
By Theo Constantinides
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Mass Timber and Insurance: Understanding the Risk to Unlock the Opportunity
Mass Timber and Insurance: Understanding the Risk to Unlock the Opportunity
As mass timber moves from selective adoption to mainstream consideration, insurance has emerged as one of the most influential factors shaping its uptake.
By Matthias Holman
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Unlocking the Mid-Market Opportunity in Later Living: A Construction Perspective
Unlocking the Mid-Market Opportunity in Later Living: A Construction Perspective
By 2043, nearly one in four people in the UK will be over 651. Yet while demand for age-appropriate housing is growing, supply remains heavily polarised between high-end retirement villages and subsidised affordable housing.
By David Elsmore
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Rail Infrastructure: Transforming Ireland’s Network by 2050
Rail Infrastructure: Transforming Ireland’s Network by 2050
Ireland’s rail system is on the brink of its most ambitious overhaul in generations.
By Michael Urie
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Dublin: The Heart of Ireland’s Data Centre Boom
Dublin: The Heart of Ireland’s Data Centre Boom
Ireland—particularly Dublin—has emerged as a pivotal hub in the global data centre landscape. This prominence is driven by a confluence of factors: strategic transatlantic positioning, a favourable tax regime, a temperate climate conducive to efficient cooling and a highly skilled workforce. As the digital economy accelerates, understanding Dublin’s data centre market offers valuable insights into broader construction and economic trends.
By Michael Urie
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Life Science Spaces: Built to Innovate, but Are They Sustainable?
Life Science Spaces: Built to Innovate, but Are They Sustainable?
The life sciences industry is experiencing rapid global expansion. In the UK, this £94 billion sector has been recognised by the Labour Government as a key driver of economic growth and public health advancements.
By Poppy Bennett
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Entering the UK Data Centre Market: Opportunities and Strategic Considerations
Entering the UK Data Centre Market: Opportunities and Strategic Considerations
This article provides expert analysis, practical solutions and tactical recommendations to guide clients through the complexities of developing their first data centres in the UK while highlighting how our cost and project management services can support successful project delivery.
By Adam Thurley
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How To Overcome The Key Challenges Facing Data Centre Construction
How To Overcome The Key Challenges Facing Data Centre Construction
The UK’s data centre market has the potential to double by 2028 amid the rush to provide facilities for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. There’s a real opportunity for existing and new market entrants to see strong returns on their investments in the sector.
By Adam Thurley
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Powering the Future: Modernising Ireland's Energy Infrastructure
Powering the Future: Modernising Ireland's Energy Infrastructure
Ireland's energy infrastructure is at a decisive juncture. A rapidly growing economy - driven by energy-intensive industries such as data centres, manufacturing and life sciences - demands an unprecedented expansion in power supply. To secure it's energy future, Ireland must act decisively - modernising its grid, accelerating renewable energy adoption and ensuring regulatory frameworks facilitate investment and innovation.
By Michael Urie
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Ireland's Infrastructure Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
Ireland's Infrastructure Market: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth and social progress. Yet, Ireland faces a complex infrastructure paradox: significant investment commitments alongside persistent delivery challenges.
By Michael Urie
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Transport Net Zero: An Integrated Approach
Transport Net Zero: An Integrated Approach
Should efforts focus on reducing emissions across all transport modes or encouraging a shift towards lower-emission alternatives, or a combination of both?
By Nicky Wright
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Exploring the Future of HVDC Interconnectors: A Transformative Shift in Global Energy Networks
Exploring the Future of HVDC Interconnectors: A Transformative Shift in Global Energy Networks
High-voltage direct current (HVDC) links, or "interconnectors"—onshore and offshore cables designed to enable the flexible, bi-directional flow of electricity between countries—are rapidly becoming the backbone of global energy markets. As nations race to meet decarbonisation targets, these interconnectors aim to lower energy costs and meet growing demand, driving the transition towards greener energy systems.
By Melissa Savva
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How Data is Transforming Decision Making
How Data is Transforming Decision Making
By Michael Urie
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Unlocking viability in senior living projects
Unlocking viability in senior living projects
G&T recently collaborated with our media partner Bisnow to host a lively panel discussion on ‘Optimising Viability In Integrated Retirement Communities: Navigating Key Challenges, Cost Drivers, And Innovations To Build For The Future’.
By James Tutte
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Key Considerations for Developing Masterplans
Key Considerations for Developing Masterplans
A Strategic Guide to Maximising Value in Urban Development
By Jonathan Eyles
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Safeguarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigating the Effects of Insolvencies across Major Infrastructure projects
Safeguarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigating the Effects of Insolvencies across Major Infrastructure projects
Closely monitoring suppliers’ financial health and cultivating strategic supplier relationships enhances visibility, offering early warning signs and a clear path through challenging periods.
By Bradley Moore
