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It’s fantastic to be sharing the new designs and imagery for Belfast Stories, a public space, visitor attraction and creative hub which Gleeds is providing project and cost management services on. The city centre destination is set to open in 2030, and will focus on telling stories about the people who have lived in and visited Belfast. ? The milestone project is set to transform the Northern Irish capital, and is currently open for public consultation. We are looking forward to continuing to contribute to the project, which will boost tourism and cement Belfast’s place as an international destination for culture and creativity. #BelfastStories #ProjectManagement https://lnkd.in/eeTW4skW

Transforming the approach to schools delivery across Peru ?? Last night the Bicentennial Schools programme received a Judges Special Mention at the APM awards, acknowledging the transformative impact it has on school delivery in Peru. The schools programme, delivered by Gleeds and Mace, highlights the Peruvian government’s commitment to transform the nation's education.? Gleeds and Mace, as part of the British-Finnish consortium Koulu, are providing project management and consultancy services to deliver 75 schools across the region. The schools will provide access to high-quality education for over 118,000 students, helping them with their academic and personal development.? Americas Infrastructure Lead, Michael Penny commented: “Receiving an honourable mention at the APM Awards is testament to the transformative impact that the Bicentennial Schools programme is having on Peru’s education infrastructure. The combination of international best practices alongside innovative thinking has truly reshaped Peru’s educational landscape and paved the way for future transformation projects, as captured in our new film, created as part of our Koulu joint venture with Mace, the UK Government and supported by strategic partners in the Finnish Government”. Watch our film to learn more about the programme and how it’s redefining Peru’s educational landscape. Escuelas Bicentenario #APMAwards #Peru

Welcoming two new directors to our London project management team. ? We’re pleased to have appointed John Barnett and Ed Horne as Senior Directors. Ed and John are based in our London office and are supporting the delivery of some of our most exciting projects in the capital. They’ll be sharing their unrivalled expertise gained on some of the city’s most well-known schemes as our project management offering at Gleeds goes from strength to strength.?? ? As our team grows, we’re looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in 2025 and beyond ?? ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVrqZqyB #ProjectManagement #LifeatGleeds

Celebrating exceptional contributions at Gleeds ? ? Congratulations to Mona Hassan who has featured in this year’s 40 Under 40 list with Building Magazine! Having made impressive strides forward in her career since joining Gleeds, Mona is also making a significant impact through her roles on the Liverpool City Region Future Impact Board and the RICS Matrix Liverpool committee.? ? Take a look at Mona’s thoughts on how the construction sector can respond to challenges in the future, and more about her aspirations:?https://lnkd.in/d4nbq2bc ? #40Under40 #LifeAtGleeds

Delivering megaprojects: managing disputes ? Megaprojects are facing growing complexities and high stakes. As construction disputes become more common, strong management strategies are essential for delivering projects successfully. ? Join us for the third and final episode in our 2024 webinar series "Delivering megaprojects," hosted by Gleeds in collaboration with Freeths. This session will focus on managing megaproject disputes, featuring insights from our esteemed panel of international industry experts. ? Learn about: ? Insights into effective dispute management ? Strategies for identifying and resolving unforeseen issues ? Techniques for maintaining project momentum ? Best practices for navigating critical megaproject stages. ? We are honoured to welcome Meagan Bachman, Partner at Crowell & Moring, who leads clients in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes in infrastructure, construction, and equipment manufacturing projects. Meagan is experienced in international construction and arbitration law, handling large infrastructure project disputes through arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. ? ?? Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 ?? Time: 16:00 AST | 13:00 GMT | 08:00 EST ?? Where: webinar ? Whether you're a cost manager, project manager, contractor, architect, engineer or legal professional, this session is essential for improving your dispute(s) management and resolution strategies for successful delivery of megaprojects. ? Register for our webinar now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eJRbjiVh #ConstructionDisputes #Megaprojects #construction

The Middle Eastern construction industry is fast becoming one of the most ambitious and active markets globally, with new megaprojects unveiled continuously. As the region looks to diversify economies away from oil dependency, construction's role in achieving national development plans is crucial. Nearly nine in ten respondents to our survey believe the Qatar National Vision 2030, Saudi Vision 2030 and 'We the UAE 2031' visions will positively impact the region. However, creating a sustainable, technologically advanced built environment along with infrastructure projects requires skilled labour for which there is strong competition. Find out where the challenges and opportunities are as the industry and region go through transformative growth: ? An overview of survey responses depicting the state of the construction industry ? In-depth analysis of the latest economic and construction industry data ? Insights into key trends and sectors. Read the report now:?https://lnkd.in/e99YmJ5d #MiddleEast #Construction #Qatar #Saudi #UAE

?? Gleeds completes the Global Challenge, in a race to remove plastics from the ocean ?? ? We’re excited to share the success of this year's Global Challenge, simultaneously supporting ocean conservation and physical wellbeing.?? ?? Thanks to the combined efforts of our global team, Gleeds enabled the ReSea Project to remove, recycle and repurpose 835kg of plastic waste from the ocean.?? ? Using the Climategames app to log activities such as running, walking and cycling, and undertaking over 30 volunteering events, we reached our distance goal of 75,000kms – the equivalent of visiting all our offices around the globe.?? ? A huge thank you to our brilliant people and supporters for their hard work and dedication in helping us to achieve our target and supporting our commitments #Togetherforasustainablefuture? ? Read more about the challenge here ? https://lnkd.in/eNvXbtTe ? #GleedsGlobalChallenge #Sustainability #LifeatGleeds

Honouring service and sacrifice: Gleeds supports London Poppy Day at Brixton underground ?? This Remembrance Day, we are proud to honour those who served and continue to serve by supporting the Royal British Legion’s London Poppy Day appeal. For the past three years, Gleeds has been privileged to run the London Poppy Day operations at Brixton underground station, and this year was no exception. On Thursday 31 October, our team, led by station commander, Simone Haisell, along with Jenni Sharpe, Benjamin Whitworth, Suzanne Tearle, Ashley Hart, Dave Corbin, Ivan O'Toole, and Guy Bonser, dedicated their time to raise funds for veterans and their families. As Gold Award holders for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, London Poppy Day holds a special place for Gleeds, aligning with our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. Supporting this initiative is our way of honouring those who have served and sacrificed, upholding values of respect and remembrance, and giving back to those who gave so much. Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting this cause. ? Lest we forget ?? #RemembranceDay #LondonPoppyDay

India’s construction industry is reflective of the nation’s positive economic growth, with increasing demand for labour, materials and sustainability solutions. ? How is the construction industry responding to the needs of a rapid move towards urbanisation? ? How can reducing embodied carbon help sustain development without exhausting climate limits? ? What are industry sources highlighting as key trends for the wider economy? Will global geopolitical tensions affect India’s growth trajectory? ? What are the latest observations on sector construction cost ranges across the nation? Read all the latest analysis of how India’s construction industry is transforming the nation in our report here ? https://lnkd.in/dMG8DZSM #Construction #quantitysurvey #costmanagement #projectmanagement #india

Gleeds appoints Dorothy Robertson as Regional Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland ? We are pleased to announce that Dorothy Robertson has joined Gleeds as Regional Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Based in our Glasgow office, Dorothy brings over 35 years of experience in the construction industry and an impressive track record of delivering high-impact projects across sectors like health, education, commercial and residential. ? Dorothy's expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental as she leads our teams across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast to continue delivering impactful and innovative solutions to our clients. ? Brian McArdle, Gleeds' incoming UK Managing Director, commented: “Gleeds will benefit enormously from Dorothy’s rich and diverse sector experience, and it’ll be fantastic to see this thriving region go from strength to strength.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e3fKgZC7