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.
HS2 is celebrating 1,126 confirmed apprenticeship starts, keeping on track to create 2,000 apprenticeships in addition to its 30,000 strong existing workforce.
Galliford Try has expanded its senior team with the appointments of Laura Hodgetts as healthcare director and Stuart Wallace as head of pre-construction.
Lee Sturdy has joined Kier Construction in the newly created role as science and technology director, aiming to boost the firm's capability in the growing sector.
The Hill Group has appointed Victoria Anthony as HR director, where she will drive recruitment from unconventional sources to the construction workforce.
University students who live, or study, in the Midlands are being offered the chance to join HS2 construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI on an eight-week paid work placement this summer.
Martin Ballard will join the Wates Group as head of environment, where he will be responsible for delivering company targets such as zero waste and zero carbon.
The Home Building employment programme, from Women into Construction and the Home Builders Federation (HBF), will offer funding for childcare and training.
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Global Student Challenge is celebrating its tenth year with a new virtual platform to test competitors' skills.
Bentley Systems has announced the promotion of Brock Ballard to the role of chief revenue officer, and the appointment of Eric Boyer as investor relations officer.
Housing provider Orbit has appointed Matt Bundy, previously the lead on major works at Westminster City Council, as the new head of property improvements.
Martyn Smith, who has over two decades of experience in commercial and leadership roles, has been announced as group commercial director at Tilbury Douglas.
Rob Oliver, who retired as the Chief Executive of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) in 2021, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s first New Year’s honours list.
