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Construction Playbook: A roadmap to a better way 19/07/2021 Mark Robinson reviews the impact of the government’s Construction Playbook, after its first six months since publication.
Social value: More than metrics 05/02/2021 With public sector construction projects forming the cornerstone of the UK’s economic recovery, Mark Robinson explains why a new approach to social value will be integral to building back better.
Running on empty 17/07/2020 Mark Robinson discusses the widening gap in public sector funding and the implications for the sector’s built environment partners.
Fit for purpose homes 27/09/2019 With a new report showing the amount of money spent on the repair and maintenance of public housing has hit a 20-year low, Mark Robinson explores how councils can ensure their homes are fit for purpose.
Our school places challenge 05/07/2019 A new report has warned the UK needs more than 600 new schools by 2022 to meet demand. Mark Robinson explores how local authorities can address the school place shortfall.

Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling

The new LocalGov and Multiverse report explores how workforce upskilling is driving smarter, more efficient, and inclusive local government transformation.

Why Reform UK is misguided, mistaken and just plain wrong on pensions

Reform UK’s plan to close the LGPS to new entrants would deepen recruitment crises and push low-paid workers towards poverty, argues UNISON’s Glyn Jenkins.

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New Products

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Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

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Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Company Anouncements

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