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Horizon Scan: Deep Decarbonisation Technologies in Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial manufacturing is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. Our latest horizon scan explores technologies across three timelines: commercial solutions like CO₂-cured concrete and electric arc furnaces available today; engineering pilots such as hydrogen steel and inert anodes scaling over the next decade; and scientific breakthroughs like artificial photosynthesis that could reshape the future. Read the full insights on deep decarbonisation.
Nishantraj Pandey
Sep 24, 20252 min read
Horizon Scan: Data Center Policy
Introduction Data centres are the backbone of the UK’s digital economy, underpinning everything from AI and cloud services to public...
Asmita Mehta
Sep 11, 20253 min read
AI Technology Radar: What’s Here, What’s Coming, and What’s Next
AI Technology Radar by Co-Lab: Mapping the landscape of innovation, featuring key players like Microsoft, IBM, and Google across domains...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 25, 20253 min read
‘Nowt ever gars on in West Cumbria’
“Nothing Ever Happens in Cumbria”? Think Again. It is often said that nothing happens in Cumbria, or that the North is forgotten. The...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 20, 20253 min read
How Far Ahead Can You See? Measuring Maturity and Resilience with Leading and Lagging Measures
When I first started Co-Lab, most of my time was spent reacting. We were in the world of hours and days, dealing with whatever landed in...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 13, 20252 min read
Collaborative Design and Stewardship: Building Shared Ownership for Lasting Impact
Complex challenges often involve multiple stakeholders with different priorities, perspectives, and resources. Collaborative design and...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Sustainability Planning: Aligning Strategy with Carbon, Resilience, and Equity Goals
Sustainability is no longer a side consideration in project planning. It is central to how organisations are judged, regulated, and...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Place-Based Innovation: Solutions Built for Local Contexts
Every place has its own character, shaped by geography, history, economy, and culture. These unique factors influence how challenges are...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Benefit and Performance Management: Proving Value Beyond Delivery
In many organisations, project success is judged when a deliverable is handed over. Yet the true measure of success lies in whether that...
Sevi T.
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Innovation Management: Turning Ideas into Measurable Outcomes
Innovation is often seen as the spark of a great idea. However, without the structure to test, refine, and scale those ideas, even the...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Programme and Project Management: Aligning Delivery with Strategic Goals
Effective programme and project management is the backbone of successful delivery in complex industries. It is not just about creating...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Asset Intelligence in Infrastructure: Turning Data into Smarter Decisions
Infrastructure assets are complex, costly, and critical to the communities they serve. Managing them well requires more than routine...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Designing for Obsolescence: Building Systems That Last Longer Than Their Parts
In regulated industries, product and system design often focuses on meeting today’s operational requirements. Yet one of the most...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Reverse Engineering in Regulated Industries: A Critical Capability
In highly regulated industries, operational continuity is everything. When a key component becomes obsolete or a supplier stops...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Benefit Profiling: The Golden Thread to Public Value in Government Programmes
Executive Summary Maintaining the Golden Thread: Benefit Profiling ensures a “golden thread” from project outputs through outcomes to...
Clyne Albertelli
Aug 5, 202514 min read
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