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Why payment practices in construction are a big threat to the “Get Britain Building” boom

The government’s commitment to “Get Britain Building” is welcome, but realising the economic benefits on offer means getting to grips with the poor payment practices that plague the construction industry, argues Louise  Stewart, CEO and founder of ProjectPay.

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Scotframe appoints new business development manager

Scotframe has appointed Danny Johnson to the new role of business development manager for the North of England in response to the demand for timber homes.

Weekly earnings for freelance workers bounce back

Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector bounced back last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.

NBS appoints Tina Pringle as director of technical content

NBS has appointed Tina Pringle as its new director of technical content to focus on the definition and delivery for digital construction and the built environment.

Training centre welcomes its 400th apprentice

A training centre, that has transformed the lives of hundreds of people across Greater Manchester, has celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming its 400th apprentice.

CBRE announces plans to acquire Telford Homes

CBRE Group has announced plans to acquire Telford Homes to expand its real estate development business, Trammell Crow Company.

Helen Gordon appointed as new president of BPF

Helen Gordon, chief executive of Grainger has been appointed as president of the British Property Federation (BPF).

CITB launches Brickwork Academy to address skills shortage

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new Brickwork Academy to help address the national shortage of bricklayers.

ISG appoints two new directors to science and health team

ISG’s science and health division has appointed Andrew Wilson and Chris Chappell as new divisional directors.

Construction and built environment qualifications reformed in Wales

A major reform of qualifications for people planning to work in the construction and built environment in Wales has been announced today (2 July).

Skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to UK economy, research says

Hudson Contract has backed new research showing that highly skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to the UK economy every year.

CSIC seeks governance members for innovation in construction

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is seeking six individuals with a passion for innovation in construction to join its governance board from November 2019.

BAM reports increased profits and consistent turnover

BAM has released their recorded turnover of £949.8m with profit before tax and exceptional items of £27.0 m, which is a margin of 2.8% (2017: 1.5% restated).

HDR acquires Hurley Palmer Flatt Group

HDR has announced the acquisition of Hurley Palmer Flatt in an effort to boost its building engineering services.

Britcon appoints former Kier Northern director Nick Shepherd

Britcon has announced the appointment of Nick Shepherd as managing director to help expand its business activity.

HSE announces appointment of new chief executive

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed the current inspector general and chief executive of The Insolvency Service, Sarah Albon.

Balfour Beatty appoints UK head of aviation

Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as head of aviation, responsible for providing leadership to the company’s portfolio of aviation projects.

Former Mitie CEO joins Tideway board

Former Mitie chief executive Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has joined the board of Tideway, the company building the £4.2bn Thames Tideway super sewer.

Fastflow Group and United Living merge

Fastflow Group and United Living have joined forces to provide a broadened maintenance and development capability in the property sector.

Construction salaries jump 9% thanks to ‘Brexodus’

Construction salaries have jumped 9% to £45,900 in the 12 months to the end of May according to a survey compiled by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering.

Geospatial Commission appoints new director

John Manzoni has announced that Thalia Baldwin will be appointed as the new director of the Geospatial Commission from 1 August 2019.

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