{"id":120073,"date":"2023-02-17T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=120073"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:35:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:35:57","slug":"from-surviving-to-thriving-seizing-opportunities-in-challenging-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-technology-news\/from-surviving-to-thriving-seizing-opportunities-in-challenging-times\/120073\/","title":{"rendered":"From surviving to thriving: Seizing opportunities in challenging times"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Global construction software provider Payapps has launched an innovative new initiative, \u2018Surviving to Thriving\u2019, to look at how companies can thrive in a post-pandemic world<\/h2>\n<p>Entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/construction-in-a-post-pandemic-world-payapps-launch-surviving-to-thriving-initiative\/119077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">From Surviving to Thriving<\/a>, the initiative provides a vital platform to support \u2018open knowledge sharing\u2019 to help the sector switch from survival gear into thrive mode and lays solid foundations for the sector\u2019s continued success and evolution.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the global economy has seen some of the most disruptive times in history, with the construction sector as susceptible to these challenges as other industries. Through a series of video interviews with contractors, consultants and trade organisations, along with written Q&amp;As, the Payapps From Surviving to Thriving initiative will explore how the sector has managed through challenging times, what lessons have been learned and what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/guides-reviews\/bim-guides\/how-the-construction-industry-can-thrive-in-a-post-pandemic-environment\/115897\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strategy could be for future success<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The pandemic gave businesses the opportunity to look outside of the box<\/h3>\n<p>Commenting on the initiative Neal Hooks, head of Payapps UK&amp;I, said: \u201cFrom lockdowns and travel restrictions to supply chain issues, skills shortages and project suspensions, many contractors across the construction sector have had to adapt and change the way they work and do business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, through these challenges companies are actually finding the break from the norm is presenting opportunities to look outside of the box and assess their current way of working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of its initiative, Payapps has produced an e-guide called <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9P_-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thriving in the Construction Industry Post-Pandemic <\/a>that looks at strategic areas businesses can focus on to help facilitate thriving in a post-pandemic environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Surviving to Thriving offers advice to companies to help and drive efficiencies<\/h3>\n<p>The guide advises companies to drive efficiencies by accelerating digital adoption; create operating models around people\u2019s needs; incorporate operating resilience into new operating models; be more agile and adaptable; prioritise and act on mental health; and identify new business opportunities to ensure they position themselves for the long term.<\/p>\n<p>The Surviving to Thriving initiative starts with six interviews from thought leaders in the construction industry where they shared how they approached the pandemic and discussed their tips and tricks for thriving during challenging times.<\/p>\n<h3>FIS &#8211; Digital and the construction industry<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-120079 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FIS-logo-01.png 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many industries have undergone substantial change and the construction industry is no exception. The pandemic has highlighted structural problems throughout the supply chain, this has caused many within the trade, <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9Q1T0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">including\u00a0FIS<\/a>, to question industry norms and reconsider where and how firms could manage projects more effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Iain McIlwee, CEO of FIS, talks about the issues faced by the sector and how risk management and digital adoption can improve efficiencies.<\/p>\n<h3>Zero Construct &#8211; Technology and net zero targets in construction<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-120080 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zero-Construct.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Johnathan Munkley, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/surviving-to-thriving.co.uk\/videos\/details\/zero-construct-discuss-digital-and-net-zero-target?utm_campaign=UKI_PBCToday&amp;utm_source=Digital%20Advertising&amp;utm_medium=DPS&amp;utm_content=Surviving-toThriving%20Zero%20Construct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zero Construct\u2019s<\/a> founding members, talks about carbon reduction, technology\u2019s role and the challenges faced.<\/p>\n<p>As a founding member of Zero Construct (a community whose mission is to tackle climate change head on and create an industry construction culture that continuously measures and manages carbon through all project stages) Johnathan understands the [importance of digitisation] in helping to achieve net zero.<\/p>\n<h3>DCW &#8211; Solving challenges through live construction events<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-120081 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DCW-logo.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event director and co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9QdQ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Construction Week<\/a>, Oliver Hughes, shares his thoughts on events and technology adoption. Oliver explores whether the wealth of information now available during a build will change the way companies approach the build process.<\/p>\n<h3>Jenner Contractors &#8211; Prioritisation of employee engagement and safety<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-120082 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-300x67.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-768x172.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-1024x229.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-696x156.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-1068x239.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-1879x420.png 1879w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/JENNER_Master_logo_rgb-1920x429.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Ella Brocklebank, head of communications and business development, <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9Qdc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discusses Jenner\u2019s approach <\/a>to the pandemic, what they focused on during the closure of the sites and how they kept up moral and provided support for each other over this challenging time.<\/p>\n<h3>Whitecode Consulting &#8211; Upskilling through continuous learning<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-120083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-300x224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-768x572.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-1024x763.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-485x360.png 485w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-696x519.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-1068x796.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-564x420.png 564w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/whitecode-final-logo-consulting-1920x1431.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alex Hill, director of <a href=\"https:\/\/surviving-to-thriving.co.uk\/videos\/details\/whitecode?utm_campaign=UKI_PBCToday&amp;utm_source=Digital%20Advertising&amp;utm_medium=DPS&amp;utm_content=Surviving-to-Thriving%20Whitecode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whitecode Consulting<\/a>, explains why combining staff training and technology reduces labour issues. Whilst the knock-on effects of the pandemic have predominantly been gloomy, the reality is that some businesses emerged from the other side of a turbulent few years in better shape. Alex discusses the impact of upskilled staff and their awareness of new approaches, and the ability to embrace new opportunities for digitalisation.<\/p>\n<h3>SWAG- A focus on mental health in the construction industry<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-120084 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Southern-Wellness-Action-Group.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Ella Brocklebank of Jenner discusses <a href=\"https:\/\/surviving-to-thriving.co.uk\/videos\/details\/mental-health-initiative?utm_campaign=UKI_PBCToday&amp;utm_source=Digital%20Advertising&amp;utm_medium=DPS&amp;utm_content=Surviving-to-Thriving%20SWAG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">construction charity \u2018SWAG\u2019<\/a> and why tackling mental health is necessary for individuals to thrive. Ella shares how she helped bring the construction-focused initiative \u2018Southern Wellness Action Group\u2019 to Kent in order to save lives, and what the future holds for the group.<\/p>\n<h3>About Payapps<\/h3>\n<p>In these challenging times, it\u2019s especially important to be able to easily and accurately predict cashflow in an efficient way. This often separates those construction businesses who are thriving from those who are merely surviving.<\/p>\n<p>Every day, leading construction firms and thousands of subcontractors collaborate using Payapps to streamline the process of submitting and certifying applications for payment\u2026 making the payment process simpler, faster and fairer, and making cashflow easier to forecast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To understand more about how Payapps can help your business thrive, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9QMp0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">uk.payapps.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q01x9QNN0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chloe Leigh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Head of Marketing, UK<\/p>\n<p>Payapps<\/p>\n<p>Tel: 0191 651 1765<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@payapps.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info@payapps.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.payapps.com\" 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