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HS2 provides firms with ‘Notice to Proceed’ on work amid pandemic
Eiffage, Balfour Beatty, VINCI, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman and BAM Nuttall has received notification from High Speed 2 (HS2) to proceed with works in line with Government advice.
Taking future construction skills offsite
The Offsite Ready programme aims to build the UK’s capacity in the skills that will be vital to the future of construction. Douglas Morrison, director of operations and future skills at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, explains more.
BESA pauses apprentice end point assessments due to COVID-19
The BESA has announced that it is suspending the delivery of End Point Assessments for apprentices during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Unite: Government must extend wage support to bogus self-employed
The UK’s construction union, Unite, has urged the government to extend its wage support scheme to protect construction workers trapped in self-employment during the coronavirus crisis.
Small builders need urgent support from Government, says FMB
Small builders need urgent support from the government to avoid industry-wide job losses and insolvencies, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Coronavirus’ impact on the construction industry
Build UK and CECA take action to support its members amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 impact on the construction industry.
Campaign to increase amount of young people working in construction
The industry needs to change the hearts and minds of under-25s to address the skills shortage, as 71% of them are currently turned off by construction jobs, according to research.
New training programme to boost offsite construction skills
A major training programme to help grow best practice and skills in offsite construction has been launched by Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and project partners.
New points-based immigration system will ‘hamper UK construction’
Home secretary Priti Patel has announced the launch of a new points-based immigration system which will give priority to 'highly skilled' workers.
Construction professionals welcome HS2 decision
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday (11 February) that the divisive HS2 scheme would go ahead, as the construction industry reacts to the news.
Morgan Sindall helps bridge the construction skills gap across England
According to CITB data, over 24,000 new construction workers will be required in East Anglia by 2023, in order to help bridge the skills gap in the region, Morgan Sindall has been engaging in a number of initiatives to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
CPCS plant card scheme ‘not fit for purpose’, says Unite
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card scheme in its current form is not fit for purpose, warns construction union Unite.
Embracing modular homes in Scotland
The significant opportunities that modular homes offer to the Scottish construction sector must now be fully embraced, says real estate finance specialist Addi Spiers.
New plant training centre to benefit unemployed people in Dudley
Unemployed people in Dudley will be offered free construction training at the new construction plant training centre at Dudley College of Technology.
CSIC launches Future Skills Strategy for next construction workforce
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) recently launched a Future Skills Strategy to boost innovation for the next generation in the construction industry.
Local tradesmen to construct Keadby 2 power station
Unite has secured assurances that local labour will be used in the construction of Keadby 2, a new north Lincolnshire power station.
SkillBuild 2019 construction trainee winners announced
Nearly 80 construction trainees were praised at the 2019 Skillbuild Final last week for the Construction Industry Training Board, held at the NEC in Birmingham.
Mace calls on next Government to support UK construction industry
Mace has called on politicians to introduce a range of policies that would help the UK construction industry thrive under the next Government.
Construction & Government must wake up to zero carbon reality, says...
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group has urged the Government to act immediately to address how construction can help the UK to meet the 2050 Zero Carbon target.
NTU and Morgan Sindall join forces to improve procurement practices
Nottingham Trent University and Morgan Sindall Construction are working with CITB on one of their four pilot schemes to improve procurement practices for homebuilding and infrastructure projects.
Most considerate constructors of 2019 to be revealed
The highest-performing construction companies and suppliers are to be honoured at the upcoming National Considerate Constructors Scheme’s awards
Construction leaders tackle digital transformation
Construction leaders and their suppliers are the target of a new programme that will bring their businesses up to speed on digital technology – improving productivity and profitability.
Construction workers detained in counter-fraud operations
Seven construction workers have been detained on suspicion of working in Britain illegally during unannounced counter-fraud visits by CITB, police and the Home Office.
Pilot schemes to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and construction employees are piloting four home building and infrastructure projects in the hopes of improving procurement practices
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Training Provider
The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards, taking place on 23 October, is Most Innovative Training Provider.
Extended visas for international students boost construction skills
Home Office proposals to allow international students a two-year work visa after graduating from a British University will provide much-needed skills boost to the built environment.