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Over 100 tunnellers working on a Balfour Beatty contract at Hinkley Point C were due to go on strike today regarding a pay dispute.

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Rendall & Rittner appoint Guy Lambert as head of marketing and communications

Rendall & Rittner has appointed Guy Lambert as head of marketing and communications, ensuring sustained business growth and the implementation of the company’s property management platform.

Lesley Anderson SPA’s head of procurement become CIPS fellow

Lesley Anderson, head of procurement, Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), has been recognised for her contribution to the industry with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) fellowship status.

Ramboll appoints three directors to highways division

Ramboll has appointed Rosie Simon as national highways key account director, Anne Millar as highways commercial director, and Peter Takács, as bridges director.

Hayfield appoints Liam Gilbert as area production director

Hayfield has appointed Liam Gilbert as area production director to oversee construction at its upcoming developments.

Aptus Utilities’ ‘employee of the future’ apprenticeship scheme

As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, Aptus Utilities provide insight into their award winning apprenticeship scheme.

Civil engineering apprenticeship: ‘The experience is the best part’

Jake Parsell, an apprentice at Perega, tells us why he chose a civil engineering apprenticeship, what he enjoys about it and gives advice on choosing a programme.

Taking the first step in a career in building control

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Charlotte Turner shares her experience as a building control apprentice on Assent’s Degree Apprenticeship programme.

This year’s UK Construction Week will focus on culture change

This year more than 25,000 people will gather together at UK Construction Week to discuss how culture change can be achieved in the industry.

Creating a new learning culture for construction apprenticeships

James Gordon, senior HR manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, explains how apprenticeships are facilitating a cultural shift within the company and helping to promote learning at all levels of the business.

The importance of coaching to avoid construction burnout

Parm Bhangal, managing director, Bhangals Construction Consultants, believes that an experienced business coach can help alleviate the burden of burnout in the construction industry.

West Fraser tackles youth unemployment with new partnership

West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Youth Employment UK to tackle youth unemployment.

Wates Group announces sustainability innovation competition winners

Today Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group have announced the four joint winners of a sustainability innovation competition which aims to find a new generation of green tech businesses to help Lloyds in its transition to net zero carbon operation.

Hill Group’s apprenticeship scheme drives next gen of construction talent

The Hill Group, in partnership with London-based organisation K10, is celebrating its Southeast construction apprenticeship scheme, which has successfully trained 21 apprentices in Cambridge alone.

Tilbury Douglas appoints Don Stewart as national business development director

Tilbury Douglas has appointed Don Stewart as national business development director for its UK Building business, joining the UK Building Board.

Luke Webb promoted to senior planning manager at Living Space Housing

Luke Webb has been promoted to the position of senior planning manager at Living Space Housing.

Cost and management company Hive Projects hit two year milestone

Hive Projects are celebrating two years of rapid growth, as the cost and management company doubles its turnover, secures contract wins, and expands its leadership team.

Unearthing the next generation of construction workers

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Sean Keyes, MD of Sutcliffe, provides his thoughts on the importance of apprenticeship schemes and how the company is going above and beyond to unearth the next generation of construction workers.

BESA launches Future Skills Pledge to help plug the industry’s skills gap

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged employers to take on at least one apprentice in 2022, to plug the construction industry’s skills gap with the launch of its ‘Future Skills Pledge’.

Mark Overton joins Tolent as new chief financial officer

North East contractor, Tolent, celebrates the appointment of Mark Overton as its new chief financial officer.

More apprentices needed to deliver net zero ambition by 2050

As National Apprenticeships Week begins, Actuate UK warn that skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero buildings, as more new apprentices are needed if we are to achieve net zero by 2050.

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