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Hinkley Point C tunnellers strike called off

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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Former Rolls-Royce digital officer joins Costain

Costain has appointed Neil Crockett as an independent non-executive director with effect from 6 October 2021.

CSIC appoints three industry experts to governance board

Ainslie McLaughlin, Michaela Sullivan and Karyn Watt have joined the CSIC governance board to help drive innovation across Scotland’s built environment and support the sector’s sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Construction director banned for tax abuse

A construction director from Arbroath, Scotland, has been banned for 7 years after failing to explain more than £700,000 worth of expenditure.

Costain appoints new communications and investor relations director

Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has appointed Louise Bryant as its new Group communications and investor relations director.

Skanska appoints new cementation managing director

Terry Muckian has been appointed managing director of Cementation, Skanska UK’s piling and ground engineering business.

Tritax Symmetry appoints new regional construction director

Tritax Symmetry has announced the appointment of Ben Sanders as the company’s new regional construction director.

Places for People launches women into trade programme

Places for People Group has launched a new initiative that will help young women establish careers in construction.

Ramboll to bring back engineering professionals after career break

Ramboll has launched its new UK Return to Work programme for people who have taken a break from their career in engineering, design, project management or consultancy.

New training course to equip construction workers with green skills

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched the UK’s first training course designed to equip construction workers with the skills to retrofit buildings for a low carbon future.

Former Taylor Wimpey MD joins Weston Homes

Weston Homes has appointed former Taylor Wimpey managing director, Peter Gore as its operations director.

CIBSE launches training course to address performance gap

CIBSE has launched the UK's first training course in advanced simulation modelling for design for NABERS UK Design for Performance (DfP).

GMB lands deal to unionise 5,000 HS2 workers

GMB Union has secured a deal to unionise 5,000 HS2 workers, allowing them to have decent terms and conditions.

Michael Gove appointed as new housing secretary

Michael Gove has been named the new minister for housing, communities and local government, replacing Robert Jenrick who was removed from the role.

Project profession body launches CPD tool and guidance

Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new tool to support members plan, track and reflect every stage of their development.

Robert Jenrick removed as housing secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his position as housing secretary in prime minister Boris Johnson’s latest cabinet reshuffle.

Lendlease infrastructure director joins WSP as head of planning

WSP has appointed Bob Tong, former infrastructure director at Lendlease, as its head of planning in the UK.

Gatwick commits to equal opportunities for women in STEM

Gatwick has committed to providing roles for women in STEM, the airport has recruited two male and two female engineering apprentices for its 2021 cohort.

Unite secures access agreement on Align’s HS2 sites

HS2’s main contractor Align has agreed to allow Unite officials to visit the welfare facilities of its sites and speak to workers during their breaks.

BAM Nuttall managing director steps down

BAM Nuttall's managing director, Adrian Savory is stepping down after 26 years with the company, as Ian Parish is appointed interim managing director.

Terra appoints new strategic land manager 

Terra Strategic has expanded the team with the appointment of Sienna Barbour, who has joined the business as a strategic land manager to drive land and development opportunities.

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