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Construction company fined for noise and obstruction offences

Bristol City Council has successfully secured a prosecution following a number of noise and obstruction offences by a construction company working.

Interserve: New appointments and strategy for fit-out business

Interserve Group has announced several appointments to its senior management team as part of the wider reorganisation of its Paragon and London and South East fit-out businesses.

Transforming infrastructure: Skills for the UK’s megaprojects

Balfour Beatty sets out how the construction industry and Government can bridge the significant skills shortage the sector is currently facing.

CIOB appoints Caroline Gumble as new chief executive

Caroline Gumble has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) following the retirement of Chris Blythe OBE.

A new way to build: Why programming is a necessary skill for builders

All jobs and trades inevitably change with the times, and in doing so, the required skills are subject to change over the years.

McAvoy Group appoints new chief exec and managing director

The McAvoy Group has appointed its first chief executive and a new managing director, further strengthening its management team.

Kier finance director Bev Dew steps down

Kier Group has announced that its finance director, Bev Dew, will stand down from the board of directors and leave the firm by 30 September 2019.

How will Brexit impact the retention of skilled workers in construction?

Jerald Solis of Experience Invest looks at the challenges facing the construction industry, and what can be done to ensure the retention of skilled workers following Brexit.

New director of membership appointed to ACE

Darrell Matthews has been appointed to the new role of director of membership at the Association for Consultancy & Engineering (ACE).

Willmott Dixon launches drylining training at Kent prison

Willmott Dixon is to set up the first of what it hopes will be a series of academies within prison environments that help former offenders find jobs on their release.

Workloads for SME construction firms fall for first time in six years

Workloads for SME construction companies have fallen for the first in six years, but expectations for the future are positive, according to research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

More jobs in construction for women with HS2

Women in the West Midlands looking for a new job are being encouraged to join a 6-week programme linked to future opportunities in the construction industry.

Mick George opens recruitment window

Mick George is looking to build on its ongoing growth by attracting new talent across all areas of its business

Lendlease Europe CEO moves to The Crown Estate

The Crown Estate has announced former Lendlease Europe CEO Dan Labbad as its new chief executive.

Niftylift wins double Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Niftylift has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation and the Queen’s Award for Enterprise –  International Trade.

Construction workers to receive 2.75% pay rise

Construction workers are to receive a pay rise of 2.75% for the year ahead thanks to pay negotiations by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Unite the union.

Robertson appoints Bryan Glass to civil engineering business

Robertson has appointed former Laing O’Rourke director, Bryan Glass as executive director of its civil engineering business.

HS2 contractor finds ‘loophole’ in overtime agreement

Commitments to ensure workers on the HS2 project would receive correct overtime rates are not being upheld, according to Unite the construction union.

Bentley Systems appoints new chief research officer

Bentley Systems has announced Dr Nabil Abou-Rahme has joined the company as chief research officer for Bentley Institute’s Digital Advancement Academies.

SOCOTEC announces acquisition of Butler & Young

SOCOTEC has enhanced its portfolio with the acquisition of the Butler & Young Group, specialists in building control and fire consultancy services.

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