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Woodward Group acquires Lowthers Electrical Engineers

Woodward Group, which provides electrical, fire, security, building and compliance services has acquired Lowthers Electrical Engineers Ltd.

Scaffolders to take strike action at British Steel site

The British Steel site in Scunthorpe faces disruption as scaffolders prepare to take strike action in a dispute over pay.

Construction training partnership to create 1,000 jobs in London

Construction training specialist, The Skills Centre, has joined forces with contractor O’Halloran & O’Brien to attract 1,000 people to new jobs on construction projects around the Greater London area.

Management buyout for Playfords complete

Building services contractor, Playfords Ltd, has announced the completion of a management buyout and restructure of its board of directors.

David Martin promoted to head of defence in Mace’s consult business

Mace recently announced the promotion of David Martin to head of defence in its consult business, bringing over 20 years infrastructure programme delivery experience.

Former Costain technical director joins BBA

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has appointed former Costain boss, Professor Bill Hewlett, as its newly-created post of technical director.

Carillion directors face being barred from boardroom roles

The move to start legal steps to bar eight former directors of Carillion from top boardroom positions has been welcomed by Unite the union – but ‘should have come much sooner’.

Average construction salaries fall by 2%

Economic uncertainty has seen average construction salaries fall by 2% on the year, as research reveals North East construction workers have the most disposable income.

Tips for protecting construction employees in lockdown 3.0

Jayne Harrison, head of employment law at solicitors Richard Nelson, outlines three tips for protecting construction staff in lockdown 3.0.

Keltbray appoints new built environment commercial director

Keltbray has appointed Jason Gibbons as its new commercial director for its built environment division, Jason holds over 30 years of experience in the industry.

Breedon appoints new contracting arm MD

Breedon has appointed James Haluch as managing director of its GB Contracting business.

HS2 supports return to work programme

The Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture is working in partnership with Women Returners and STEM Returners to engage the local community and help individuals get back into work.

TopHat appoints Airbus VP to drive innovation in housebuilding

TopHat has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding.

Hemsec donates SIPs to construction skills project

Insulated panel manufacturer Hemsec is donating £1,000 worth of structurally insulated panels (SIPs) to charity Apple Cast, to support its partnership in a new construction project.

Highways England appoints acting chief executive

Highways England chair Dipesh J Shah OBE has announced that Nick Harris will be the new acting chief executive from 1 February when Jim O’Sullivan steps down from the role.

Van Elle appoints former Balfour Beatty boss as new rail director

Van Elle has appointed David Buckley, a former Balfour Beatty rail boss to lead its specialist rail division as its new director.

Travis Perkins appoints new chair

Jasmine Whitbread, currently chief executive of London First, has been appointed as chair of Travis Perkins.

NHS chief to lead £3.7bn hospital building programme

Natalie Forrest has been appointed to lead the government's £3.7bn plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, as part of the largest hospital-building project in a generation.

Currie & Brown appoints new COO

Former Lendlease Europe managing director and management board partner of Gardiner & Theobald, Ian Robinson, has been appointed as chief operating officer of Currie & Brown’s Middle East business.

Freedom acquires specialist electricity contractor HV Services

Freedom, an NG Bailey Group company, has completed the acquisition of the HV services division of Fundamentals Limited.

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