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Why payment practices in construction are a big threat to the “Get Britain Building” boom

The government’s commitment to “Get Britain Building” is welcome, but realising the economic benefits on offer means getting to grips with the poor payment practices that plague the construction industry, argues Louise  Stewart, CEO and founder of ProjectPay.

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Actis welcomes £625m investment in construction training

Confirmation of a £625m investment in training 60,000 construction workers to help reach housebuilding targets has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.

ECITB invests further £2m in Regional Skills Hubs over next two years

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced another £2m investment in Regional Skills Hubs, nearly eighteen months after the initial £1m investment.

Former Costain CEO and BDP International leads join Arup board

Andrew Wyllie CBE and Kathy Harper have been appointed by Arup Trustees to join a new strategic oversight board as non-executive members.

Why brand has stolen lead gen’s crown in construction marketing

All the construction industry and other business to business (B2B) marketers out there will know the relentless pressure to achieve results using lead generation techniques. And recent insight could be a clue to why these approaches often underperform.

“Future-proof workforces,” says Turner & Townsend construction report

The latest Turner & Townsend construction report says firms should focus on consolidating, expanding, and upskilling their workforce.

Industry reactions to the £600m skills package

The £600m skills package was announced over the weekend, and industry experts have shared their thoughts on the matter.

New construction skills package worth £600m announced

A new construction skills package has been announced to boost the number of skilled roles in the construction industry.

NFB Leadership Diploma launched for construction professionals

A new NFB leadership diploma has been announced with skills training for leaders and managers in the construction industry.

ISG auditors under investigation by FRC

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into the auditors of ISG, MacIntyre Hudson LLP.

CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 Levy Proposals

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Consensus process to assess industry support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years.

Digital transformation: Neuro-inclusion with BIM4Water

Clare Taylor, chair of BIM4Water and head of digital delivery at MWH Treatment, looks at the impact of digitalisation on people and new research being co-created with the Centre for People-Led Digitalisation  around digital technologies as an enabler of neuro-inclusion.

Never lose track again: total visibility & control with On/Off Hire

How efficiently your managers are keeping on top of your equipment, vehicles, plant, and operatives has a significant impact on the day-to-day running of your operations – and ultimately your profit.

International Women’s Day: Should I be here? Understanding the impact of imposter syndrome

Jemma Shorrock, associate director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses women in professional settings and imposter syndrome.

2025 HS2 graduate programme launches

The 2025 HS2 graduate programme has been launched, and seeks 30 participants to join several departments in major infrastructure projects.

CIOB calls for more construction careers advice

The CIOB have released research calling for more construction careers advice to bring more young people into the construction industry.

FMB State of Trade Q4 2024 shows drop in workloads

The FMB State of Trade Q4 2024 survey shows that issues with skills and costs persist throughout the construction sector.

Improving payment practices in the construction industry with retention reporting requirements

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

ECITB Leading Industry Learning calls for opinions

The latest draft for the ECITB Leading Industry Learning strategy will be open for opinions from industry experts in several workshops.

Powerful digital forms: the secret behind safer civils management

Re-flow’s powerful digital forms offer a smarter way to streamline your workflows, improve team coordination, keep your teams safe and stay ahead of evolving regulations.

CITB strategic plan launched to cover next four years

The new CITB strategic plan has been announced with details covering the industry's training and upskilling for the next five years.

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