Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock) has appointed David Lockwood as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire.
CITB’s Construction Skills Fund (CSF) delivering site-ready learners for the industry has been rewarded with a 12-month extension by the Department for Education (DfE).
Unite has demanded workers do not lose out financially after it was revealed that the Costain/Skanska JV contract to build the new Bond Street station has been terminated.
Apprentices in Scotland have six new routes to specialist qualifications thanks to the work of the building engineering sector’s skills organisation, BSE Skills.
CITB has today (June 25) announced its ‘Skills Stability Plan 2020-21’ to help employers recover from the impact of Coronavirus, including a reduction in Levy bills.
Today (23 June) marks the seventh International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), as Leeds College of Building urges more women to enrol on engineering courses.
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has renewed its commitment to BuildForce, which connects service leavers and veterans with opportunities in construction, ahead of Armed Forces Day (27 June).
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that it will double the number of graduates it welcomes into the business this year as part of its commitment to developing a diverse workforce.
Speaking ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), female engineers say there is too much emphasis put on the barriers to women in engineering professions and not enough celebration of their successes.
AECOM has announced the appointment of W. Troy Rudd as its net chief executive officer, replacing Michael Burke, who previously announced his plans to retire.
For us working in the built environment, diversity has long been an issue. Whether it be gender, sexual or racial, the industry has failed to keep pace. But this is particularly true for LGBT+ employees.
Data reveals that the percentage of UK construction workers on furlough decreased from 41% in March and April to 29% in May, according to accountancy group, UHY Hacker Young.
