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Asite digital engineering team becomes BSI ACP member

The Asite digital engineering team is now a member of the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) associate consultant programme (BSI ACP).

NHBC appoints three new regional directors

NHBC has appointed three new regional directors to lead customer relations with builder clients in the North East, West & Wales and Scotland.

BSRIA appoints Tom Garrigan as new technical director

Tom Garrigan BSc (Hons) has been appointed as the new BSRIA technical director.

BAM launches three new apprenticeship initiatives

BAM has joined forces with Kier to offer its apprenticeship scheme through Sheffield Hallam University’s quantity surveying and construction site management programmes.

Mark Castle steps down as COO for construction at Mace

Mark Castle has stepped down from his role as chief operations officer for construction at Mace, as Andrew Jackson is appointed to the position.

CIOB conservation scheme welcomes retrofit roles

The CIOB's Building Conservation Certification scheme has expanded entry requirements to certify those working within the retrofit sector.

Carol Massay announced as finalist for Women in Construction Award

Having recently been announced as a finalist for the Women in Construction Award, 2021 we spoke to Carol Massay at the Access Group to discuss her 30-year career.

RIBA approval sees record numbers book Actis online CPD

Record numbers of people have been booking places on a CPD created by insulation specialist Actis since it became a RIBA-approved training course at the end of 2020.

Two new members appointed to ARB board

Dr Teri Okoro and Cindy Leslie have been appointed to the Architects Registration Board by the Privy Council following recommendations from Chris Pincher, minister of state for housing.

BESA offers free membership to apprentices

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by offering free membership to all apprentices working in the building services sector.

Mott MacDonald achieves national equality standard

Mott MacDonald has achieved the National Equality Standard, the UK’s highest benchmark for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Construction industry must unite to give hope to next generation

The Construction Leadership Council is challenging industry to act, in a step that will also help reduce future skills shortages.

Birmingham uni launches new fire engineering course

A new fire engineering course has been launched by Birmingham City University to address post-Grenfell skills shortage concerns.

Electricians launch fund to protect against self-isolating

A group of electricians have launched a fund to protect themselves against financial hardships they may face if they are forced to self-isolate due to Covid-19.

Graham encourages apprentices to join Workplus scheme

Graham is encouraging apprentices and those who want to retrain to apply for the latest 2021 Workplus Apprenticeship scheme.

Edwin James Group expands apprenticeship scheme by 5%

The facilities engineering business, Edwin James Group is launching a programme to expand its apprenticeship scheme from 10% to 15% of the total workforce over the next two years.

CITB begins search for new CEO

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has begun its hunt for a new chief executive.

Hinkley Point C to create 1,000 apprenticeship roles

The Hinkley Point C project has created over 700 apprenticeship roles and aspires to create 1,000 over the course of the construction phase of the project.

Construction workers in Cheshire secure redundancy rights victory

Construction workers employed at the Stanlow Oil Refinery in Cheshire have secured a redundancy rights victory.

Free training to help secure rail and road construction contracts

HS2 Ltd, Highways England, Network Rail and Transport for London have joined forces to encourage SMEs to register for free training courses, designed to improve their prospects of meeting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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