The rise of the machines

At the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, construction was stuck between a rock and a hard place. It had to continue as many projects were and are essential and, plainly, sitework does not translate into homework. Simultaneously, working practices and the nature of sites made social distancing difficult-to-impossible. As the crisis has accelerated change for … Read more

When privilege is green

National crises are often accompanied by the claim that we’re all in it together. Of course, the realities of life mean it is impossible that being ‘in it’ will be a universal experience. A case in point during the coronavirus crisis is access to, or ownership of, outdoor, especially green, space. What has been termed … Read more