Resilient Future
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
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 BoomIreland—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 ConsiderationsThis 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 ConstructionThe 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 InfrastructureIreland'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 GrowthInfrastructure 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 ApproachShould 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 NetworksHigh-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 projectsG&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 MasterplansA 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 projectsClosely 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 
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  If you build it, they will come… but only if the supply chain is willing!  If you build it, they will come… but only if the supply chain is willing!Engaging the market early and openly helps clients gain valuable input and ensures their procurement strategy will attract the desired market response.   By John Mead 
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  Putting Tenants First - Future Proofing Sustainable Spaces for Life Sciences  Putting Tenants First - Future Proofing Sustainable Spaces for Life SciencesG&T recently partnered with Bisnow to host the webinar "Putting Tenants First - Future Proofing Sustainable Spaces for Life Sciences” as part of its commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the life sciences sector.   By Daniel Webster 
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  Navigating the Building Safety Act  
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  HVDC Links & Interconnectors: Unlocking Europe's Renewable Energy Grid  HVDC Links & Interconnectors: Unlocking Europe's Renewable Energy GridThe UK and Europe are undergoing a green-energy revolution and there has been unprecedented investment across wind and solar in the last decade. The proportion of energy generated from renewable sources is increasing rapidly. However, it is not enough to merely generate this energy, it must also be supplied to where it is needed, when it is needed.   By Hou-Fung Yuen 
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  Data Centres and Sustainability: How Can We Balance Demand with Environmental Targets?  Data Centres and Sustainability: How Can We Balance Demand with Environmental Targets?In continuation of G&T's commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), we collaborated with Bisnow to host the webinar 'Data Centres and Sustainability: Balancing Demand with Environmental Targets'.   By Adam Thurley 
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  The Two Greatest Challenges of Converting Offices into Hotels  The Two Greatest Challenges of Converting Offices into HotelsWith the Government’s target of meeting net zero carbon by 2050 increasing awareness and concerns on ESG and embodied carbon, and with new, modern offices coming to the market, the opportunity – and need – to look at the conversion and adaptive re-use of existing stock is growing.   By Theo Constantinides 
 
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            