Currie & Brown

Merry Christmas from everyone here at Currie & Brown. We hope that you and your family enjoy the festivities, wherever you're celebrating.

For clients and colleagues celebrating Hanukkah, we wish you peace and happiness during the festival of lights and throughout the year.

James Grinnell (FCIPD), our group people director, recently contributed to this report on "Adaptive HR in a Dynamic World: Navigating Diversity, Jurisdiction and the Modern Workforce". James highlighted the need for businesses to be flexible and take local nuances and factors into account when putting HR systems in place. As a global, people-focused business, this is an important topic for us. You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/d6M3gcDW

Mike Moore, our facilities management advisory lead in Saudi Arabia, recently attended the World Realty Congress in Dubai last week. A key topic was how real estate functions can help clients to achieve their sustainability goals. It was great to get insights from experts with different industry perspectives and to see a recognition that the Facilities Management (FM) function can be key in achieving sustainability goals. Conducting an FM design review at the earliest stage of a project’s development can inform design decisions which affect how sustainably a building can operate. Once operational, clients can consider green chemicals for cleaning and pest control, optimal maintenance programmes to reduce energy usage, and water saving and recycling initiatives. The right advice can provide clients with certainty in relation to the long-term benefits of sustainable practices and their effect on the operational costs. Contact Mike if you would like to hear how our FM advisory services can help your project.

With a new administration on the horizon, healthcare construction in the U.S. faces evolving challenges, including aging infrastructure, rising costs, and shifting patient care needs. This report explores the industry's key trends and highlights opportunities to address these demands, from modernizing facilities to improving efficiency and patient outcomes. Read our report on the U.S. healthcare construction sector here: https://lnkd.in/e3fjR3t5 #Healthcare #Construction

Great news to end the week. We’re now a platinum member of the 5% Club. The 5% Club is a UK-based organisation which encourages employers to invest in formal training programs to drive social mobility, address skills shortages, and promote economic growth. We’ve also been named the best large organisation in the ‘breadth’ category at the recent 5% Club ‘Earn and Learn’ awards. The award recognises the many opportunities we offer to help people build their skills and careers. It rewards our dedication to investing in people through recruitment, training, and development of apprentices, graduates, and other “earn and learn” team members. Mark Cameron, CEO of The 5% Club stated “Being conferred with a 5% Club ‘Earn & Learn’ Award is a true mark of excellence and a testament to an organisation’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and driving social mobility. These winners are leading the way in creating impactful opportunities that transform lives and industries.” Congratulations to everyone involved.

The UK government has promised to invest around £100 billion in a range of infrastructure projects across key economic sectors, including transport, the NHS, education, housing and energy. This investment will support wider economic growth, although supply and resource capacity in the industry were less clear. Delve into our latest UK construction market outlook report where we discuss the interventions that will be essential to unlocking the industry's potential. https://lnkd.in/edBYTaKS #Construction #EconomicGrowth #Infrastructure Nick Gray

Ross Cameron, our head of risk consultancy services, recently attended the CIR Risk Management Awards along with a wider collaborative risk team from the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. The team won the Major Capital Project Award for their role on this major nuclear build project. EDF is delivering the first new nuclear energy reactor in the UK in the last 30 years which will provide zero-carbon electricity for around six million British homes. The project, predicted to provide many economic benefits, has already created 22,000 jobs in the UK. This prestigious award highlighted the team’s outstanding contributions over the past two years. The team’s work significantly elevated the profile and impact of risk management throughout the development by implementing proactive, action-focused risk discussions across all levels. Congratulations to all involved in such a monumental project. Alongside Ross and Mark Tcheang, associate director, the collaborative team included members from EDF, AtkinsRéalis, Turner & Townsend and Vulcain Engineering. For more information on managing risk in your projects, contact Ross Cameron.

Our latest report explores the challenges and opportunities in U.S. healthcare construction. With aging infrastructure, rising costs, and evolving patient needs, we examine the factors shaping this dynamic market. Read the report today to discover key trends and considerations that will help you stay informed and aligned with industry demands: https://lnkd.in/e3fjR3t5 #Healthcare #Construction

"In 2025, it will be important to understand the scale and scope of known and potential risks for projects as early as possible. The construction industry must focus on building resilience to adapt to pervasive uncertainty.” Rachel Personius, Associate Director in Minneapolis, looks ahead to 2025 and identifies the key trends that will impact the construction industry around the world in a report published in ENR. https://lnkd.in/gPpQVprz