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Young farmers to take initiative on preventing farm and rural crime with Secured by Design

A unique training package is being developed to support young farmers in Cumbria to play a key role in preventing farm and rural crime in their communities with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.

Orbit receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from MoD

Orbit has received a Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of their support to the defence and armed forces community, part of their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Living by Robertson appoints Eilidh Imrie as specialist land manager

Living by Robertson has recently strengthened its land buying team with the appointment of land specialist Eilidh Imrie, part of the housebuilder’s plans to quadruple the number of homes they are building annually by 2026.

CIJC negotiates 5% pay increase for site workers

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has agreed to a 5% pay increase for site workers covered by the Working Rule Agreement.

Mariana Gonzalez appointed by Galliford Try to lead on asset optimisation

Mariana Gonzalez has been appointed by Galliford Try as the new head of Process Solutions- a key area of Galliford Try’s Sustainable Growth Strategy- to lead on asset optimisation.

Barratt Developments North East appoints Steven Ball as sales director

Barratt Developments North East has appointed Steven Ball to its board of directors as sales director.

Andy Haldane chosen as chair of the Levelling Up Advisory Council

The new chair of the government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council has been announced today as Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Levelling Up Taskforce.

Amey launches engineering challenge to inspire girls into STEM

The Amey Challenge Cup is a series of competitions held across the UK to inspire girls from underprivileged areas into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers with engineering challenges, coinciding with International Women in Engineering Day.

HS2 unveils giant outdoor factory and training academy in Warwickshire

HS2’s civics partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI has opened a construction compound in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, comprising a giant outdoor factory and training academy, and will commence production on the Delta Junction this summer.

Kier recruitment day looks to fill over 50 jobs in South West

The Kier recruitment day will take place in Exeter on 28 June as it looks to fill more than 50 job positions in South West England.

Mark Reynolds selected as new CLC Co-Chair

Mace Group chairman and CEO Mark Reynolds has been chosen to succeed Andy Mitchell as CLC co-chair, the Construction Leadership Council has announced.

Construction Talk Podcast: How construction is pulling together to tackle the skills shortage

In this episode of the Construction Talk Podcast, Peter Haddock talks with Alasdair Reisner, CEO of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, to talk about the future of the construction industry, digitalisation, and attracting new talent.

JCT’s Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception supports young professionals

JCT used its Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception, hosted at the House of Commons, to highlight the importance of supporting the future leaders of construction by providing education and training opportunities.

M-AR undertakes company-wide health and safety training programme

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has recently undertaken an innovative new company-wide health and safety training programme, Pay it Forward Safety, and the benefits are already clear to see.

Algeco announces three new appointments to offsite team

Europe’s leading modular accommodation provider, Algeco, has announced three new appointments to its commercial offsite team.

Matt Browell-Hook appointed as Costain energy director

Matt Browell-Hook has been appointed as the new Costain energy director to lead the company's energy portfolio from strategic advisory to programme delivery.

Entry deadline extended for Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards

There's still time to enter this year's Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards as the deadline has been extended to 24 June 2022.

Women into construction: Meet Caroline Musker

Caroline Musker, the recently appointed head of planning at Prologis UK, tells PBC Today about her career in a male-dominated industry, and future prospects for bringing women into construction.

James Corker hired as new Skanska rail director

James Corker, former Morgan Sindall director, has been appointed as the new Skanska rail director.

Michele Wheeler appointed as Mace healthcare director for Construct

Mace has appointed Michele Wheeler as its new healthcare director for Construct to expand its healthcare offer and drive strategic growth plans.

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