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CEA recruits new Senior Technical Consultant

Dale Camsell has officially joined the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) as the association’s new Senior Technical Consultant, in succession to Malcolm Kent, who recently retired

HS2 phase 2 boss quits as northern stretch delayed for a year

HS2 phase 2 managing director Paul Griffiths is stepping down from the £56bn northern stretch of HS2 and moving to take on the role of program director at the $40bn Metrolinx program in Toronto

Why is CPD so important in the construction industry?

David Brown, sales director of purlins at voestalpine Metsec plc, explores how CPD sessions can help both organisations and construction professionals thrive in the digital era

How can the construction industry support more women?

The construction industry is evolving in many exciting, positive ways, especially with the rise of technology and innovation. However, one area where it is falling behind is diversity, more specifically, gender diversity

CIBSE unveil shortlist for Young Engineers’ Awards

Eight graduates and six employers have made the shortlist in this year’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Young Engineers’ Awards

Inspiring role models gain recognition at UKCW

Talented people working in construction are set to be recognised as part of a campaign to encourage others to follow their own career in the sector

FMB urge young people to consider construction as a career

Half of the UK’s 18-24 year olds feel pressurised into to going to university, with this age group being four times more likely to experience pressure to study for a degree than +55 year olds, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

Interserve UK construction MD to leave in restructure shake-up

Interserve is restructuring its construction operations by merging its UK and International divisions as part of its continuing efforts to cut costs and increase efficiency

First health and safety apprenticeship launched

The country’s first Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) apprenticeship has been launched by construction contractors

ANC launch initiative to put acoustics on the career radar

The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has launched a new online initiative designed to attract more students into acoustics

Women in construction: Assessing progression and pay

What is the state of play for women in the construction industry and what is there hope for real progression? Louise Richardson of Niftylift takes a look

RIBA announce next elected RIBA President for 2019-21

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Alan Jones will take over as the next RIBA President Elect from Ben Derbyshire next year

Bridging the skills gap: Five ways to attract millennials into construction

Rob Precious of Gyproc Tools discusses the importance of attracting future talent into the construction industry and offers five tips for success

350 Carillion apprentices receive their notice of redundancy

Mick Smith, Senior Director of Company Debt, discusses the impact Carillion’s liquidation had on the company’s apprentices and how the repercussions affect the industry’s skills shortage

Government announces review of Modern Slavery Act

The Home Office has announced plans to launch an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to ensure the world-first legislation can help prevent this crime

Construction self-employment rises again

Research by Unite, the UK’s construction union, has revealed a rise in bogus self-employment in the construction sector

Construction Careers Weeks to inspire next generation of construction workers

An initiative to address the skills shortage in the construction sector and make the industry more diverse and inclusive is calling for businesses to get involved and inspire the next generation of workers

Costly construction disputes rack up £26m

Cost consultants Arcadis have revealed that in 2017, disputes between the construction and engineering sectors in the UK cost around £26 million The research by...

Cuddy Group collapses following director’s ill health

Demolition specialist Cuddy Group has confirmed it is in administration following director Mike Cuddy’s ill health

How to use new skills for modular construction excellence

Daltons Wadkin, discuss five key skills to ensure excellence in the off-site construction process, to achieve only the highest of standards

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