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Supply chain school endorses social value in projects

Following the launch at London Build of a landmark publication for designers and architects, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has brought together expertise from across the community, to inform and inspire both current practitioners and the next generation of professionals

Sir Robert McAlpine verified under BRE’s ethical labour sourcing

Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has become the first contractor to be verified under BRE’s Ethical Labour Sourcing (ELS) Standard

The Art of Building 2017 opens for entries

The international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment – the Art of Building – opens for entries today (23 October)

Construction workers spend 130 hours a year on tea breaks

Builders in the UK rack up 130 hours per year making tea and other hot drinks, according to new research

Construction selected for initial T-level courses

Construction has been selected as one of the first three T-levels to be developed by the government as part of plans unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond last year

Research suggests Brexit will ‘damage’ UK construction industry

More than 80% of construction workers believe Brexit will damage the UK’s industry and prevent high-profile government infrastructure projects from being delivered, according to a new study

LookSee Build NZ campaign targets UK construction talent

New Zealand’s building sector has united to target UK construction talent in an unprecedented recruitment push to fill thousands of jobs needed for the largest infrastructure and housing build in its history

FTA renews request for a Freight Commissioner

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has renewed its request for a Freight Commissioner for London, in order to ensure the city can continue to trade effectively

Bridge into Construction initiative set to launch

Build UK and Collab Group’s ‘Bridge into Construction’ initiative has launched at Sheffield College, with the one year further education course beginning on 1 October

SCIA User Contest winners announced

SCIA, a provider of structural engineering software, has announced the six winners of the 10th edition of the SCIA User Contest, titled ‘The Art of Structural Design’

FMB says CITB must reform

According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the CITB has one last chance to fundamentally reform and start facilitating quality training among the construction industry’s smaller firms

Attracting talent using infrastructure strategies

With infrastructure strategies at the top of the agenda, how does the industry attract the talent needed to deliver the next generation of major projects?

NICEIC and John Lewis collaborate on Home Solutions service

John Lewis department stores have teamed up with NICEIC for a new Home Solutions service it is launching in a number of areas across the UK

CIBSE reveals line-up 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

CIAT declares Architectural Technology Awards winners

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has declared the winners for its annual Architectural Technology Awards

BSRIA receives UK supply chain award

Specialist services in construction and building services, BSRIA, has been awarded the ‘bronze’ status within the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School

The society of digital engineering is launched by CIBSE

Recognising the increasing percentage of engineering tasks conducted in a purely digital environment, CIBSE launches the Society of Digital Engineering

Mates in Mind charity launches initiative

Today marks the next phase in the UK construction sector's efforts to improve the mental health of its workforce with the Mates in Mind charity initiative

Construction Careers Week to promote construction to future generations

In the first event of its kind, Construction Careers Week will take place for all Birmingham and Solihull senior schools from 9th - 13th October

CITB levy payers’ money has impact worth £17.8m

CITB’s Funding Impact Report highlights how CITB levy payers’ money is being used to increase training, qualifications and promote construction careers

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