Insights

As BAM commits to significantly lower its carbon emissions, Element 1 is a key part of our strategy. It’s a cross-industry consortium led by BAM which will develop the use of hydrogen as a supplement to lower diesel usage on construction sites, following the approval of a £4,872,653 grant through the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP).

BAM’s Graduate Programme is now open to new applicants! We hear from former graduate Bethan Cameron to learn more about her role in engineering the renewable energy infrastructure critical to keeping the country’s lights on.

As Black History Month 2024 begins, we are called to reflect on not only the achievements of Black individuals and communities throughout history but also the stories that often go untold or misrepresented.

We live in a world full of data. But are we using it to its full potential? And how can we harness it to solve our most pressing global challenges?

BAM Operations Manager Jim Shields talks about his experience as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and how he approaches inclusivity in the workplace. He offers 3 tips for those who wish to become a supportive and effective ally who are perhaps worried about saying or doing the wrong thing.

Last week BAM’s COO, John Wilkinson, spoke to the Institute of Collaborative Working at the House of Lords, on the importance of developing people with the skills and determination to build a sustainable tomorrow.

As BAM commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2026, Element 1 is a key part of our strategy. It’s a cross-industry consortium led by BAM which will develop the use of hydrogen as a supplement to lower diesel usage on construction sites, following the approval of a £4,872,653 grant through the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP).

As Stephen Gray, BAM’s Head of Engineering Development steps into a new role as a Trustee on the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), he reflects on the formidable skills challenge the industry faces and asks … is better collaboration the solution?

How can AI improve safety on construction sites, increase efficiency and drive forward innovation?

BAM’s Head of Innovation Colin Evison talks to Planning, Building & Construction Today about how tech is transforming our sector.

Meet Hollie Hood, a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at BAM who worked on nationally significant projects like Hinkley Point C - set to provide zero-carbon electricity for around six million UK homes - and who fell into engineering by mistake after entering the wrong room at Uni on her first day.

Environmental changes are happening right on our doorstep, from devastating floods to the unprecedented storms battering our coasts. BAM’s COO, John Wilkinson, argues that the construction industry needs to take a leading role in tackling impossible challenges triggered by climate change.

Lyle Morgan, Apprenticeship Manager at BAM, is passionate about changing the way we think about early career paths. In this blog, she talks about starting her career as an apprentice and the life-changing impact apprenticeships can have.

With fewer than 50 days to go until COP28, and following its President’s challenge to the private sector to step up, Dan Whiteley, Environmental Sustainability Director at leading construction and infrastructure business BAM UK & Ireland, looks at what this means for contractors in the built environment.

A lesson in language. We shouldn’t focus solely on numbers when speaking about biodiversity net gain if we don’t want to lose out and undermine its significance.

Skills learned in the forces are skills for life. David Murray, Senior Behavioural Safety Advisor and co-Chair of the Forces@BAM Inclusion Network shares how BAM is committed to supporting the forces community.

Ken Leitch, UK & Ireland Communications Director & Executive Sponsor of BAM’s LGBTQ+ Colleague Inclusion Network, shares thoughts on how BAM is on a journey towards being a truly diverse and inclusive company, and how actions speak louder than words.

The Environment Agency’s Collaborative Delivery Framework, on which BAM is a delivery partner, enables supplier engagement from the earliest design stage of a project. And it is here that significant carbon savings can be delivered.

Executive Director, Simon Finnie, explores how there is more than meets the eye when measuring ROI, given the far-reaching impact of digital technology, traditional business metrics are inadequate to properly calculate the benefits and costs of digital technologies, and new metrics are needed to evaluate their true impact.

Women are every bit a part of this world as men, but when it comes to building it, they often aren’t represented equally. Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director of BAM Ireland and Executive Sponsor of BAM’s Gender Action Inclusion Network discusses the importance of female voices when creating a sustainable future that’s fit for everyone.

Alana Carey has recently completed quantity surveying apprenticeship with us. In this blog she explains how she found an apprenticeship to be the best option to set her up for a successful future career.