Innovative construction projects and how they support local economic development
Innovative construction projects and how they support local economic development
News about what is happening to the national and global economy saturates our lives. There is a common assumption that increasing economic development will ultimately lead to a better quality of life. We are told that for better social development we need economic growth to fund social institutions like schools and hospitals. We are told all we need for environmental development is more money to be put towards creating more sustainable energy sources and infrastructure. Most mainstream thinking about economic development is done on a large scale, like this.
But, there are small, often unnoticeable factors that come into play every day which have a hidden, yet significant impact on economic development. It’s time to flip the script. We need to stop talking about economic development as a way to influence our built environment and the lives we lead. It’s time to consider how innovative infrastructure construction supports economic development. Particularly in our local communities.
The answers are surprisingly simple. Construction work creates a lot of jobs in the local area, increasing economic prosperity. But, the type of construction project undertaken may have a more profound, unseen impact on the local economy.
In a report published by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), 77% of people agreed that people work more productively in well-designed offices. Recent research from the University of Salford suggests that school architecture influences children’s ability to learn. The amount of natural light, temperature, classroom orientation, and air quality, all come into play. There is research into how hospital design can improve patient recovery times and how smart urban design can help reduce crime.
At first glance, these factors don’t seem like they will have a profound effect on the local economy. However, with a little thinking ahead, the effect infrastructure will have on the local economy is profound. Children who learn better because of their school building may get a better education. This might lead to a better job, and them earning more money which they spend in the local area. A reduction in crime through crime prevention infrastructure could lead to less criminal behaviour. As a result, there is less strain on prisons and police resources. This saves taxpayer money that can be better spent elsewhere, reducing the need for austerity.
Higher productivity in offices as a result of their design will lead to higher profits for local businesses and growth in the local economy. These are just examples of how implementing the right project in the right place can be crucial. Consider how significant these benefits could be if applied at a national scale. It all starts at the construction site.
These are factors worth thinking about when considering the long-term value and profitability of investing in these structures and promoting specific designs. But, we understand how hard it can be to get a reliable, skilled team to work together and make game-changing construction projects a fast and straightforward task. Inefficient and ineffective communication between all departments can lead to you struggling to meet deadlines and being hit with expensive fees. This slows down your projects and lowers your productivity.
Working with Inscape is the way to avoid this. We stick by you at every step of the construction process to ensure your consulting, manufacturing, and installation needs are taken care of every step of the way. We will become an intrinsic part of your team and help you stick to deadlines by providing the building interiors you need when you need them. To enquire about our services, contact us today on 0845 230 8565.