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Keltbray Infrastructure Services renamed to AUREOS

Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd has been renamed AUREOS after being acquired by EMK Capital in August of this year.

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Actis backs call for renewed training following 1.3m workforce shortfall report

Checkatrade's Annual Trade Skills Index report indicated there was a workforce shortfall of over 1.3m skilled workers and apprentices that are needed to meet government targets on housing and net zero.

Leading the change for diversity and sustainability in construction

Driving change in construction and the built environment is not about waiting for others to take the lead - it’s about  stepping up, being visible and inspiring others to follow. That’s where Funmbi Adeagbo, a British chartered architect, social activist and passionate advocate for diversity and sustainability in construction, believes real progress will happen.

RIBA to explore gender bias in architecture

RIBA commissions the Fawcett Society to investigate gender bias in architecture. Read more about the research here.

Vinci Construction acquires FM Conway

FM Conway, which has been acquired by Vinci Construction for an undisclosed amount, generated an annual turnover of £580m in 2024.

CPA forecasts dire demographic crisis for UK construction skills shortage

General loss of construction employment and an aging workforce demographic have compounded labour shortages across the UK industry.

Lighting contractor Seventynine goes under in ISG aftermath

Seventynine Lighting Ltd has become the latest casualty affected by the ISG collapse last month, read more about the fall here.

Stepnell Group announces second demerger

The Stepnell Group has announced a second demerger in two years, splitting companies among the Wakeford family. Read their statement here.

Construction office jobs more stressful than site jobs

University of Cambridge researchers found that 70% of site workers and 85% of office workers in construction described their jobs as moderately stressful, very stressful, or extremely stressful.

Barratt Redrow to close nine regional offices

Barratt Redrow are cutting costs in their first act since merging early this month, as they announce the closing of nine regional offices.

Mace exodus continues with datacentre chief departure

Mace datacentre chief Jon McElroy has left the company in the summer of this year- after construction CEO Andrew Jackson stepped down after three months.

3 in 4 construction workers fear impact of labour and skills shortages on UK industry

74% of UK construction workers surveyed by YouGov believe that labour and skills shortages will present critical issues in the industry.

New operational anti-slavery toolkit launched

Action Sustainability has launched a new anti-slavery toolkit, titled Operational Toolkit: Combatting Slavery in the Built Environment.

AHCI Advantage is celebrating a Decade of Trust and Expertise

Advantage Home Construction Insurance reflects on ten years of growing the team and establishing a new headquarters, as well as delivering £6bn worth of cover.

Brickwork and roofing masterclasses

The NHBC is offering a variety of brickwork and roofing masterclasses in partnership with the HBF, ABC and NFRC across the UK.

Navigating contractor’s insolvency: What subcontractors and businesses should do next following ISG’s collapse

Phil Caton, of Aaron & Partners, looks at what businesses and subcontractors should do in the case of a contractor’s insolvency.

Keltbray Infrastructure Services completes acquisition of £500m rail business

Keltbray Infrastructure Services has completed its acquisition of National Rail approved contractor Linbrook Services, gaining 140 staff along with the rail business's £500m work pipeline.

UVAC warns against apprenticeship funding plans

UVAC have issued a statement warning that the new apprenticeship funding plans are dangerous for the industry.

Building diversity and inclusion in construction

Following the shock closure of Women into Construction, Neela Ahmed of E1 asks what next for addressing the barriers to greater diversity and inclusion in construction.

Quelfire moves premises to new Cheshire location

Quelfire has announced that they will be moving to new premises in Wardle, Cheshire, in later October 2024.

Calls for more promotion for young women in construction

The director of Horgan Homes, Sophie Horgan is calling for more action on promoting construction careers for young women.

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