Insights & Reports

Planting the seeds of productivity in the UK Timber industry

David Leslie, who leads one of Britain’s most innovative timber companies, shares his insights on how investment in people, technology, and sustainable practices can help the UK timber industry thrive and drive productivity in forestry and construction.

Enhancing the UK’s productivity through innovative urban development strategies

As the UK seeks to enhance its productivity and competitiveness on the global stage, innovative urban development strategies have emerged as a critical component of this endeavour.

Attracting and retaining talent hinges on holistic housebuilding

As one of the UK’s leading investors in rental communities, Apache has expanded its focus to suburban areas through its Present Made platform in recent years.

Productivity, Work, and the Future of the Built Environment

As an architect, our promise in the products we deliver to the world is that they will work to uncover challenges to solve problems through opportunities that change the world around us for the better.

One size (doesn’t) fit all by Mark Woodrow COO, Packaged Living

The UK economy, and social mobility of British people, are held back by the lack of availability of an appropriate range of housing options, according to new research from the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs.

Productivity Engine: Preface from Bidwells’ Senior Partner Nick Pettit

Productivity is measured by dividing the output of goods and services by the number of hours which people have worked.

Net Zero Carbon and Electricity Demand – Binding Targets, Barriers and Bonuses

By 2035 the UK has a target to decarbonise the whole electricity system for Great Britain (GB), whilst also increasing demand for electricity by 50% over the same period.

The Right Home, in the Right Place, at the Right Time

Operational living is transforming housing options in the UK, offering flexibility and accessibility to suit diverse lifestyles at different stages of their lives and careers.

The Productivity Engine

In Bidwells’ latest groundbreaking report, The Productivity Engine, we uncover the fundamental role that space plays in understanding - and solving - the UK’s productivity problems.

Enhancing science literacy beyond the lab will turbo-charge productivity

There’s an awakening in the world of deeptech investment that if you want results, you need specialists.

Bridging the Gap: why do we need to think beyond traditional R&D labs?

The creation of any ready-to-use product from Research & Development (R&D) needs to consider the ‘five Ps’ of Good Manufacturing Process (GMP): 1. a clear Product, 2. skilled People, 3. clear Processes, 4. correct Procedures, and 5. clean, safe and appropriate Premises.

Quantum leap: harnessing the power of proximity

Oxford Technology Park (OTP) prime location next to the University of Oxford’s Begbroke Science Park positions it to drive innovation.