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Former Galliford Try MD joins Lovell to run London business

Lovell has recruited former Galliford Try managing director Stuart Gibbons as regional managing director to run its London business

Advanced Maintainer course from the qualification pathway available now

You can now book FIA’s Fire Detection and Alarm Advanced Maintainer unit!

Construction companies outsource waste management amid Brexit fears

Will Brexit make the construction skills shortage even worse? Smart construction companies are outsourcing specialised areas such as waste management to an expert partner.

GPS tracking systems adding value to construction companies

If your GPS tracking system helped you take on more work each week – and if overtime payments could be reduced by several hours – what would your return be per employee?

Government announces apprenticeship levy reform

In response to industry criticism, the government has revealed several measures it hopes will rescue its failing Apprenticeship Levy scheme

Willmott Dixon’s finance director leaves

Willmott Dixon’s finance director, Philip Wainwright, has been replaced by former trainee of the year Graham Dundas

Female engineer behind Trump Tower says President has “done zero for women”

This week in Manchester, Barbara Res – the woman appointed by Donald Trump in 1980 to manage the construction of Trump Tower – spoke to people in the construction industry about the challenges of being an engineer on one of the world’s most iconic buildings, along with the issues faced by women in construction 

Industry experts announced for CITB’s Nation Councils

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the new members of its Nation Councils for England, Scotland and Wales

Construction sector falls from list of top 10 jobs for young people

The construction sector has slumped to 12th place on the list of top jobs for people aged 22-29, according to data from the Office of National Statistics

New HR manager at Mick George kick starts recruitment drive

As the growth of local construction business Mick George Ltd continues, the Group has welcomed a new Senior Manager to the helm of its Human Resources department

Society of Digital Engineering launches its first Digital Awards

The Digital Awards are designed to showcase excellence and best practice for both clients and the increasing numbers of engineers, contractors and manufacturers who use digital engineering to deliver better outcomes

Liverpool Council partners with tech company to tackle rogue gas fitters

Liverpool City Council will launch a new initiative to provide life-saving technology that will tackle the dangers of illegal gas fitters to keep tenants safe.

McDonald Engineers unveil ambitious growth plans

McDonald Engineers UK has unveiled ambitious growth plans, as it aims to double in size within 5 years and sees the company change its...

Balfour Beatty Group CEO urges Government to address lack of social mobility

The 5% Club, an employer-led initiative focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the workforce, recently issued its latest report urging business leaders and government to drive social mobility

CCS promoting construction campaign seeks social media support

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is calling on the construction industry to improve the public’s perception of the sector through the use of social media

SME house builders fear skills shortage will hamper housing delivery

SME house builders predict that skills shortages in the construction industry will hinder housing delivery and eventually overtake access to finance as a bigger barrier to building new homes, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

New tech focussed ‘A level’ to attract young people into construction

ISG is launching the UK’s first A-level alternative for construction to entice more young people into the industry

CIOB launches new construction quality management course

The CIOB Academy is launching a new construction quality management course focussing on managing and delivering quality in construction

New plant operator apprenticeship under development

A new Construction Plant Operator Trailblazer Apprenticeship has gained approval from the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA)

Manchester tops leader board for most construction jobs outside of London

Reseach from data scientists Adzuna has discovered the top 5 cities for employment outside of London, with Manchester topping the leader board.

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