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Manningham Housing Association makes a trio of Board appointments

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has made three new Board appointments, as Rupert Pometsey is appointed to vice chair, and Alice Kinder and John Knox join the Bradford-based organisation as new Board members.

New appointments made at Galliford Try, National Timber Systems and Considerate Constructors Scheme

New appointments have been made this week, which include Amit Oberoi as the executive chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Matthew Cain as Galliford Try's new behavioural safety manager and Julian Elsbury as National Timber Systems design director.

UK set to recruit tradespeople abroad in response to shortage of bricklayers and carpenters

The CLC has advised that the migration system expands to include more tradespeople from abroad to answer the skills shortage in the UK.

Construction employment expected to fall for the first time since 2014

Construction employment is expected to fall for the first time since 2014 due to a slowing property market and a decline in housing delivery, according to RIFT.

Recession resilience- what construction can learn from historic challenges

Adrian Buttress, managing director of specialist supplier PermaGroup, describes why the construction industry is more recession resilient than you might think.

Securing building and construction skills for the future

With the building and construction skills shortage becoming of increasing concern, everybody must play their part in attracting and training new talent. David Wigglesworth, managing director of SFS UK, explores some of how manufacturers can help.

New group directors appointed at John Sisk & Son and Durkan

New group directors have been appointed at John Sisk & Son and Durkan. John Sisk & Son has appointed a new managing director for its Ireland East business, followed by Durkan who has appointed a new group land director.

Understanding fluctuations provisions with the new JCT Training Video Module

As the built environment faces increasing economic volatility, the new JCT Training Video Module provides essential understanding into fluctuations provisions.

Bouyges UK site manager Chelbie Jones looks back on her career this International Women’s Day

In celebration of Internation Women's Day 2023, Bouyges UK site manager Chelbie Jones reflects on her experience as a carpentry trainee all the way to her current position.

Equity Index reveals which construction companies are doing best on gender equality

The Equity Index, produced by Lead 5050, has revealed which employers in construction are doing best at achieving gender equality.

Jenna Strover reflects on her career as a building surveying and project management

Jenna Strover, head of commercial delivery at Potter Space, discusses her 15 years of career experience of building surveying and project management.

A look into women in property with Hellyn Fairbrother

With a career in property spanning almost two decades, Hellyn Fairbrother, regional sales manager at Guinness Homes, has seen it all. But in a largely male-dominated industry, what does it take to be a woman in property?

Reflecting on workplace diversity for Women in Construction Week with Barratt and David Wilson Homes

Five employees across the Barratt Developments Group have reflected on their experience with workplace diversity over their 60 combined years in the construction industry.

Female construction trainees gain onsite experience with Keepmoat and Sisk celebrates their female employees

As International Women's Day(8th March) approaches, Keepmoat and New Tyne West Development Company brings female construction trainees on site to gain experience and Sisk celebrates their female employees.

Actis expands its specification team with architectural technician appointment

Actis Insulation has expanded its specification team with the appointment of an architectural technician to help architects, merchants, builders and building control officers in the South West, the West Midlands and South Wales.

Saint Gobain completes sale of UK distribution businesses -including Jewson- to STARK Group

Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of all merchanting brands in the United Kingdom – including the builders and timber merchant Jewson – to the Stark group.

Supporting construction professionals every step of the way with JCT Education resources

JCT not only produces construction contracts, but strives to improve their understanding and use through education and training resources JCT provides a variety of contract...

The digital skills gap: Should the Apprenticeship Levy be used to fund upskilling?

Wasted government funds should be directed to nearly half of engineering firms suffering from a digital skills gap, says the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), as a digital skills deficit is costing the UK economy £63bn billion a year.

ECITB National Forum focuses on bolstering construction industry learning

Industry experts at the ECITB National Forum explored plans to support growth and tackle labour shortages through workforce training and addressing skills gaps.

Leadership appointments for Arcadis, Kier Places and RECOM Passive Fire Protection

A flurry of recent appointments include a new Arcadis Northern Cities executive, a new managing director at Kier Places in Jamie McKechnie and RECOM Passive Fire Protection debuting a new management team after a division expansion.

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