HERE TO SIMPLIFY COMPLEX BUSINESS SYSTEMS

from Construction & Civil Engineering Issue 207 January 2023

by Finelight Media Group

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Say goodbye to disconnected systems and boost operational e ciency. It’s time to experience SMARTER HR, PAYROLL & FINANCE.

CEO Andrew Schofield

Group COO Joe Woolsgrove

Creative Consultant Tom Vince

Data & Insights Director Jaione Soga

Editor Libbie Hammond

Assistant Editor Mary Floate

Content Editors Alex Caesari, Danielle Champ, Steven Dobinson

Editorial Administrator Amy Gilks

Creative Lead Lee Protheroe

Managing Art Editor Fleur Daniels

Art Editors Paul Gillings, David Howard, Charlie Protheroe

Artwork Administrator Rochelle Broderick-White

Sales Director Alasdair Gamble

Project Directors Philip Monument, Joy Francesconi Head of Content Management

Adam Blanch

Client Sales Executives Chloe Allman

Project Managers Lewis Bush, Jo-Ann Jeffery, Natalie Griffiths, Ben Richell, Laura Thompson

Content Managers

Mark Cowles, Jeff Goldenberg, Melanie Joyce, Tarjinder Kaur de Silva, James Page, Wendy Russell, Richard Saunders, Kieran Shukri

Media Sales Executives

Jessica Eglington, Will Gwyther, Sam Surrell

Social Media Co-ordinator Rosie Clegg

IT Support Iain Kidd

Administration Natalie Fletcher, Rory Gallacher, Ibby Mundhir

Hello and welcome to the January issue of Construction & Civil Engineering. We start 2023 with a look at some essential topics for this year’s agenda. From health & safety to digital operations, the features this month highlight not just the issues, but also the benefits of changing and adapting where needed, learning and education, and why it’s worth the pain of introducing new approaches.

I was particularly interested in the Design feature on page 20 – and how nature-inspired interiors continue to gain the popularity that began to peak at the beginning of the pandemic. Enriching spaces through not just the use of physical plants, but also natural forms, shapes, colours, patterns and textures brings with it not just pleasing aesthetics but improved wellbeing. I hope more projects begin to include thoughtful design theories such as this in the future.

Libbie Hammond, Editor

LH@finelightmediagroup.com

In our interview with Lars Völkel, Executive Vice President and Head of Wood Products at Stora Enso, we get an insight into the massive potential of using more sustainable materials. Turn to page 44 to learn more.