Are we Rewarding the Best Writers or the Biggest Impact?

By Zara Harris (Growth & Engagement Coordinator, R. P. Tyson Construction Ltd) By the end of UKREiiF, I wasn’t questioning the industry’s ambition. I was questioning whether we’re measuring the right things. Walking through the Royal Armouries between sessions, there was a constant flow of conversations about social value, regeneration and community wealth building. It … Read more

The Future of Social Value in the Built Environment: A Problem of Proportionality

By Jake Tullet (Head of Social Value, Taylor Woodrow) Walking through UKREiiF 2026, it was clear that social value has moved firmly from the margins to the mainstream of the built environment conversation. Across panels, fringe events, and informal discussions, the language has evolved.  But beneath that progress sits a more challenging reality: while the … Read more

Is intention turning into delivery

By Hannah Vlasak (Assistant Sustainability Manager, Mace Consult) One theme that has stayed with me from UKREiiF is the persistent gap between intention and delivery when it comes to social value. Across panel discussions, project case studies and informal conversations, the consistent narrative was that, as an industry, we are no longer short of frameworks, … Read more

The Heart of Collective Impact: A World Where Change Can’t Wait

I want to talk about collective impact—the blend of what’s real between sustainability and social value. We’re living in times where Change Can’t Wait—it’s not just a catchy phrase; if we want a better world, we’re part of the solution. To share space with change, to recognise our lack of control over it, to respect its consistent … Read more

Mentoring Scheme 2023/24: Chloe and Rob

Mentorship can provide many benefits for both mentors and their mentees. It provides agreat opportunity for both parties to learn new things, forge greater networks and grow theirprofessional experience.The social value sector is rapidly growing, and there are more opportunities than everavailable to young professionals to make an impact, but… To help young professionals answer … Read more