Insights

I was born and raised in Waterford. As a boy, I’d sit in my Granny’s front room and look out over the river, watching construction work with fascination.

From uncertainty to a career to be proud of – how a leap of faith (and some concrete) helped Site Engineer Darragh McElwee build a future in construction.

In our everyday conversations, the words we choose can have a profound impact. Among the simplest yet most significant of these are pronouns (he, she, they, ze). I believe that using someone’s correct pronouns isn’t just about following trends; it’s about showing respect. It’s a small act that acknowledges a person’s identity and empowers them to feel seen and valued.

Meet Tosin Adekugbe, a talented young engineer who started her career at just 16 as an apprentice on the Silvertown Tunnel, one of the UK’s most complex infrastructure projects. Now an Assistant Engineer, Tosin has played an integral role in this major project, which aims to reduce congestion in London, and improve connectivity in the east part of the city.

The Silvertown Tunnel in East London stands as a remarkable example of how large-scale infrastructure can be successfully delivered within the confines of a busy global city - on an incredibly tight deadline of five and a half years.

BAM Sub Agent Lara Lightfoot has always dreamed of visiting Antarctica, and as part of her work at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) designing and implementing renewable technologies at Rothera, she has managed to achieve that dream early in her career.

At BAM we thrive on building effective partnerships, and nothing demonstrates this more than Element 1; a government-funded, cross-industry consortium led by BAM developing an end-to-end dual-fuel hydrogen solution, converting existing machinery and reducing up to 30% diesel consumption.

As the project reaches its conclusion, we hear from those involved.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, George Pitman, Site Manager for BAM shares his inspiring apprenticeship journey with us and provides his key recommendations to apprentices following in his footsteps.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with Neil Irving, Digital Project Solutions Business Partner, to talk all things apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on leadership.

Framework Manager, Ruth Young explains how BAM is helping our clients balance the twin challenges of dealing with climate impact while minimising the knock-on effect on our environment.

In the fast-paced world of construction, protecting our people, our business, and our reputation is at the heart of everything we do. Whether we’re on a major infrastructure project or a heritage restoration, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance is non-negotiable.

BAM’s Diversity & Inclusion specialist Alice Jennison shares her tips on how we all can create a more inclusive and accepting working environment for our colleagues with disabilities.

I wield a green magic wand. I leave enchanted landscapes in my wake. A few trees here, a few ponds there. With a mere snap of my fingers, ideas sprout to life: I am the Green Christmas Fairy, don’t you know?

Alan Cox reflects on the critical work delivered by BAM and Mott MacDonald (as BMMJV) over the last decade, to safeguard peoples’ homes and business in and around Leeds from devastating future flooding events.

As we mark International Day of People with Disabilities BAM’s own D&I Director opens up about her recent diagnoses of ADHD.

As Design Manager for the Highgate East project, I had the privilege of bringing a vision to life that reimagines mental health care spaces, aiming not just to treat but to de-stigmatise these facilities.

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?