New legislation coming into force on 1 March makes it a legal requirement for qualifying companies in the construction industry to report on the proportion of retention monies that they withhold from their suppliers. Bal Manak, construction partner at Square One Law, takes a look at the regulations
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a move to remove academic restrictions preventing young people from pursuing careers in construction and the shortening of the length of an apprenticeship - although warns that these measures must not negatively impact the quality of work carried out.
Planning has been approved in Lichfield for a multi-skill apprenticeship training hub, which will shake up house-building training and tackle the construction skills shortage head-on.
Ellie Jobes, HR director at commercial painting specialist Bagnalls, discusses the importance of embracing mental health support in the construction industry.
As the Women's in BIM 2025 Mentor Scheme opens for applications, Willow Williams of Colt Data Centre Services shares her experiences as a Mentor's Mentor.
Mike Stark explains how modern sparkies could learn a thing or two from the long and fascinating history of SELECT, which is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary as the world’s first electrical trade association.
The construction industry is no stranger to change, and as we enter 2025, the evolution of marketing continues to reshape how businesses connect with their audiences.
Curious about how to drive sales conversion to your construction business? BCM Agency explores how you should reconsider the balance of brand and leads.
