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The Mid Group: Past and Present Construction Projects
The Mid Group – led by Chairman Sahel Majali – is one of the fastest-growing construction companies in Britain today. The Mid Group works with a range of clients from the public and private sectors, helping them to maximise the value of their investments in new...
What Is the Difference Between Barter and Currency Systems?
Chairman of the Mid Group Sahel Majali has a keen interest in economics and the economy. A barter economy differs from a currency-based economy in several fundamental ways. This article will explore the key differences, examining the pros and cons of both systems....
How Will Blockchain and Big Data Change the Construction Industry?
Over the past decade, blockchain technology has revolutionised several industrial sectors. This article explores the vast impact and potential of blockchain technology in the construction industry. Construction projects produce vast amounts of data. In the past, a...
The Mid Group’s Greatfields School Construction Project
In July 2016, the Mid Group construction company announced its involvement in the Greatfields School construction project. Working with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Surface to Air Architects, the Mid Group built this primary and secondary learning...
The UK Housing Market in 2019
As the UK stands on the brink of Brexit, the country’s economy is plagued by uncertainty. Yet one aspect has never been clearer: the UK is suffering an unprecedented shortage of affordable housing today. In 2017, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond,...
How Could 3D Printing Revolutionise Construction?
GXN – a research-focused spinoff of 3XN, the Danish architecture firm - is looking at new ways of using high-tech robotics within the construction industry. This article explores the potential of these new innovations in terms of creating and maintaining buildings and...
The Mid Group’s Robert Clack School Construction Project
In September 2018, the Robert Clack School in Dagenham opened a new food tech lab, 12 new classrooms and a ‘Constructionarium’ as part of a £43.75 million investment scheme. This article looks at the project in more depth. Mid Group Completed the ‘Constructionarium’...
Social Media, Politics and Truth
Social media — the crowned jewel at the intersection of globalisation, information and connectivity. The miracle of the internet reduced to TikTok, memes and character limits. Amidst the ebb and flow of the popularity of its differing formats, what has become...
Is Our Universe One of Many? The Facts You Need to Know
The concept of parallel universes may seem far-fetched, but in the field of physics, there are many principles that suggest they exist. This article explores the facts. Fact 1: Hugh Everett was the first scientist on record to theorise about multiverses. In 1954, the...
Everything You Need to Know About Drone Technology in Construction
Drone technology has huge potential in the construction industry, aiding communication, facilitating optimised marketing strategies, and making building sites safer. This article explores current applications of drone technology in construction today. The First...