Working on site is key to making great buildings and places

13 March 2026

Associate Emily Posey’s recent opinion piece in the Architect’s Journal is a powerful reminder that construction is where architecture becomes real — and where architects can have the greatest impact.

Key takeaways:

• Stage 5 brings challenges—coordination, compliance, admin—but it also pushes us to operate with greater clarity and resolve.
• It’s also where collaboration, respect and shared problem‑solving elevates a project.
• Good buildings come from collective expertise.
• Women still face barriers on site — from safety concerns to under‑representation— this is improving, but we need more progress.
• Cultural change requires intention — better training, clearer reporting routes, and embedding construction skills early in architectural education.

Read the full article here: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/working-on-site-is-key-to-making-great-buildings-and-places