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Why opportunity knocks for young people in engineering construction

To mark the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day, ECITB chief executive Andrew Hockey highlights the huge opportunities that exist for young people to forge a career in the engineering construction industry.

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Redrow launches graduate scheme recruitment drive

Major housebuilder firm Redrow Homes has launched a recruitment drive for its 2016 graduate scheme… As the skills shortage continues to gain ground construction employees...

Morgan Sindall sees performance improvement

Construction firm Morgan Sindall reported its construction and infrastructure divisions have experienced an improvement in performance… A trading update to the City this morning has...

Construction firms must invest in employees

As the construction sector scrambles to find one million extra employees to meet building demands, contractors have been warned to invest in their existing...

Will cheating allegations herald the end of CSCS cards?

The news that a scheme responsible for certifying builders has been rigged could have potentially far-reaching consequences for the industry Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards...

CITB spending under scrutiny

Concerns have been raised over the amount of money spent by the Construction Industry Trade Board… Contractors have raised concerns over the cost of certain...

Could young offenders be a solution to the skills shortage?

PC Sonya Hill MBE talks to PBC Today ahead of the CPA Annual Conference, and explains the importance of a scheme that involves the...

Crossrail is creating a skills vacuum

According to new analysis, Crossrail’s demand for skilled workers is leaving many parts of the UK with shortages…

Campaign to crackdown on illegal construction workers launched

The Home Office campaign to reduce the number of people working illegally in the construction industry is now underway… The government has been working to...

Construction workers put their health at risk

A new study has revealed three quarters of people will risk their health because of work commitments, with construction workers among the worst offenders… Construction...

New chair for Construction Leadership Council

Sir David Higgins is set to hand over the reins to Crossrail Chief Executive Andrew Wolstenholme, who will become chair from next week… In a...

Can the UK meet increased construction demand?

Addressing the skills shortage in the construction and engineering sector remains a difficult challenge, but is it one that can be overcome? PBC Today...

New managing director for BAM Properties

BAM Properties is set to gain a new managing director after John Burke retires following a 25 year career with the firm… Glasgow-based BAM Properties,...

London mayor urges apprentices to choose careers in construction

The Mayor of London has entered a partnership with Lloyds Banking Group to launch a £1m Construction Skills fund… In a bid to get more...

Construction recruiter is the first to join the Institute of Customer Service

A leading construction sector recruiter has become the first in the UK to join the Institute of Customer Service… Edinburgh-based consultancy firm Peace Recruitment, which...

Plans to boost apprenticeships and transform training unveiled

The government is outlining radical changes aimed at boosting the number of apprenticeships and improving the quality of training courses…

98 per cent of tradesmen have a second job

A new survey has revealed the majority of tradesmen have side jobs to make ends meet… In a survey of over 1,000 builders, plumbers, and...

Scottish employment sees a five per cent rise

Construction employment in Scotland saw boost in the three month period to June, according to new figures… Data published by the Office for National Statistics...

Planning firm expands team in Reading

National planning consultancy firm expands its team in Reading with three new appointments… Three senior consultants are the latest additions to planning firm Turley. The...

SRA shuts down construction law firm

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has shut down a West Yorkshire construction law firm for major failings… An experienced construction law firm has been shut down...

More than 60 per cent of construction workers without a contract

A new survey has revealed a significant number of construction workers do not have a contract of employment… In a poll of 1,043 construction workers,...

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