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Construction sites open to the public for Open Doors Week 2019
Open Doors, a campaign which sees live construction sites open their doors to the public, has kicked-off today (18 March) until 23 March with over 6,000 visitors taking part in site visits.
New initiative aims to reverse the skills crisis in construction
Steven Hunt & Associates is calling on the UK’s construction industry to join the fight to reverse the skills crisis in the construction industry by supporting an innovative new initiative.
Women build new perception of roles in construction
As National Apprenticeship Week is upon us, ASW Property Services discusses how opportunities traditionally associated with men are becoming more available to women in the construction sector.
The CLC appoints two new members
Professor Jennifer Whyte and Chris Carr have been appointed by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to broaden its representation of the industry.
Trade body issues final call for specialist construction programme
Applications for the Property Care Association’s NVQ Level 2 diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing) close in March.
UK construction set for positive growth amid Brexit uncertainty
The Construction Industry Training Body (CITB) has released its latest forecast for the construction industry which suggests that despite Brexit the sector should be set for positive growth.
PCA launches apprenticeship for structural waterproofing
The Property Care Association (PCA) has launched a specialist trade apprenticeship, aimed at the unique needs of the structural waterproofing sector.
Contractor achieves world first ISO 18404 certification
Contractor and developer Gilbert & Goode has become the first company in the world to achieve the international certification ISO 18404 for Lean and Six Sigma.
BIM, digital life, the universe and everything…
Experienced architect and designer, John Eynon argues why more construction companies need to get on board with digital construction.
Government backs digital manufacturing for £600bn project pipeline
The Government is backing greater use of digital manufacturing processes to deliver its £600bn investment in the UK’s roads, hospitals and schools over the next decade.
Could smart technology ensure safer construction sites?
Bradley Markham, director at Bull Products, believes that smart technology could minimise worker injuries and ensuring a safer construction site.
A perspective on the skills challenge in offsite manufacture
Graham Cleland Director of Berkeley Modular and member of the Buildoffsite Governing Forum, shares his perspective on the skills challenge in the offsite construction sector.
Government grants £1m to create more construction jobs in Nottingham
Nottingham is set to receive £1 million to support and encourage more local people into construction training and jobs.
Planning permission granted for South Seaham Garden Village
Durham County Council are set to work in partnership with Tolent to build a 'Garden Village' in South Seaham.
Poor mental health in construction industry ‘the silent epidemic’
Poor mental health in the construction industry has been described as ‘the silent epidemic’ during a speech at IOSH's first annual Construction Conference
Why is the construction industry behind on technological changes?
Leading building materials suppliers MIDFIX explore the importance of technological changes used throughout the construction industry.
Kier Scotland wins big at leading construction awards
Andy McTavish, Kier Scotland's project manager has scooped the Gold Award at the Construction Manager of the Year Awards.
Construction industry skill card fraudster jailed for three years
A man who manufactured and sold fake construction industry skill cards has been jailed for more than three years
New figures suggest construction apprenticeships still fail to attract women
According to new government figures, males make up 88% of starters for all new construction apprenticeships, while construction as a whole saw slight increases in apprenticeship starts over five years
Construction manager game to attract more apprentices into the industry
A new game which displays the benefits of a career in construction through games-based learning has been launched at the Skills Scotland show
New MEWPs safety document to facilitate work at height rescue plan
A new safety document entitled ‘Rescue of Persons from MEWPs’ has been published by the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG), to provide guidance to facilitate work at height rescue plans
Digital Construction Awards to recognise innovation in the built environment
The Digital Construction Awards to be held in London on 17 October, will celebrate the most pioneering projects, teams, and individuals championing innovative technology in the built environment
Failed planning system halts affordable housing in UK’s deprived areas
The latest report from the Town and Country Planning Association has revealed that a failed planning system is delivering next to no new affordable housing in England's most deprived areas.
Construction sector warned to ‘tread carefully’ post latest Brexit news
The latest Brexit news has advised the government to restrict lower-skilled EU workers and warned the UK construction industry to ‘tread carefully’ to avoid damaging business.
Balfour Beatty completes £6.5m Dundee flood protection scheme
The new scheme is set to reduce the risk of flooding and to protect homes and main roads between Camperdown Dock and Dundee Airport
Kier reveals success of training and career initiative
Kier's training and careers initiative set out to provide greater opportunities within the construction sector and to close the skills gap.