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Supply Chain Risk Hotspots to look out for in the Construction Industry for 2024 and beyond.

Supply Chain Risk Hotspots to look out for in the Construction Industry for 2024 and beyond.

This article looks at pressing concerns poised to shape construction supply chains over the coming months. 

The Evolution of Building Safety: The Building Safety Act, Amendments, and Aligning with Industry Standards

The Evolution of Building Safety: The Building Safety Act, Amendments, and Aligning with Industry Standards

Investigates the act's history, regulatory updates, and efforts of Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to align industry standards.

The 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on suppliers and how to make it work to your advantage

The 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on suppliers and how to make it work to your advantage

In this blog, we look at the 5 biggest impacts of supply chain legislation on supply-side businesses and how to make the legislation work to your advantage.

Workplace Safety Concerns Surge in Sweden as Accidents Cast Shadows Over 2023

Workplace Safety Concerns Surge in Sweden as Accidents Cast Shadows Over 2023

Sweden, once regarded as a leader in workplace safety in…

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

Companies must now demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact…

A better way to do business with Achilles

A better way to do business with Achilles

A conversation with Smitha Shetty, Achilles Regional Director for APAC.…

Supply Chain Resilience Index Q2 2023

Supply Chain Resilience Index Q2 2023

The Achilles Supply Chain Resilience Index (ASCRI) is a time series index measuring changes in supply chain risk.

UN SDG 8 and Modern Slavery Regulation on the Australian Construction Industry 

UN SDG 8 and Modern Slavery Regulation on the Australian Construction Industry 

The construction industry contributes significantly to Australia’s growth and employment…

Construction Industry Boardroom Lunch Roundtable; Sustainability, ESG, Health and Safety and the power of collaboration

Construction Industry Boardroom Lunch Roundtable; Sustainability, ESG, Health and Safety and the power of collaboration

The Hall and Wilcox and Achilles Boardroom Lunch Round Table…

Objective: 0 accidents in construction

Objective: 0 accidents in construction

Zero harm is the holy grail of occupational health and…

Finding your Supply Chain Assurance solution: 4 questions to consider

Finding your Supply Chain Assurance solution: 4 questions to consider

Most large organisations struggle to maintain consistent processes, contractor database…

The effect of ‘human factors’ in Supply Chain Management

The effect of ‘human factors’ in Supply Chain Management

The way tools, equipment, work processes and environments are designed…