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Is a four-day work week the future for UK construction?

As more UK companies consider switching to four-day work weeks, PBC Today investigates what the potential impact could be on the construction industry.

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Only 25% of construction managers open to hiring people with criminal records, CIOB report finds

According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.

International Women’s Day: Gender equality, ESG and corporate sustainability

PBC Today sat down with Lesley Tracy, head of ESG at Dandra, ahead of International Women's Day to discuss her journey in the construction industry, and how to empower women and promote inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

International Women’s Day: Two of Arup’s leaders reflect on their experiences

Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.

Scottish Plant Owners Association launches Women in Plant Working Group

The Scottish Plant Owners Association has established the Women in Plant working group to better represent the interests of women in the plant industry, fostering positive change and attracting more women to the sector.

Why a digital-first approach is needed to upskill the construction industry

The construction industry's resistance to digital technology exacerbates workforce challenges, with 225,000 skilled workers needed by 2027. Jen Longden, CEO at online training platform Tequ, explores why a digital-first approach is vital for growth and attracting younger talent.

Costain chooses BREEAM excellent rated building for new HQ, the Can of Ham

Costain has announced that the company headquarters will relocate to 70 St Mary Axe, a new office build known colloquially as the Can of Ham.

Highest number recorded of women in construction apprenticeships

Protrade found that 10% of the estimated 24,530 people starting construction apprenticeships in 2022-23 were young women- an increase of 2% on the previous year.

New skills hub and recruitment zone unveiled for UKCW London 2024

UKCW London 2024 has unveiled a new skills hub and recruitment zone to boost skills development, apprenticeships, and recruitment.

Construction wages down by 0.7% in Q4 2023

Q4 construction wages were down by 0.7% compared to the third quarter in 2023, but up by a below-inflation 3.1% on the previous year, according to BCIS.

79% of UK’s top 100 universities still don’t offer construction degree apprenticeships

UVAC found that 79 of the UK’s top 100 universities still don’t deliver construction-based degree apprenticeships, which could prove a barrier to beating the skills shortage.

Engineering construction careers ‘lack appeal to new entrants’

With 40,000 extra skilled workers needed by 2028, the ECITB has investigated why the general population is not motivated to develop engineering construction careers.

Exploring Actis’s ‘pincer movement’ towards the construction skills gap

Speedier construction, modern methods of construction and engaging with young people- these are all part of Actis's counterstrategy to tackle the construction skills gap.

Construction leave entitlement drops by 6.6%

A report from Access PeopleHR has found that the construction sector has seen the greatest drop in annual leave entitlement and similar low numbers in the amount of leave taken by employees.

Online training scheme offers exclusive access to passive fire protection experts

A new product training scheme from FSi Promat grants easy access to the latest developments in passive fire protection, with training sessions and expert insights.

NG Bailey opens applications for construction apprenticeship scheme

NG Bailey has launched the application process for its nationwide construction apprenticeship scheme.

Uptake in construction apprenticeships dropped by 5% in the last 12 months, according to new data

Data analysis by Protrade ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 has revealed that there has been a 5% decrease in the uptake of construction apprenticeships across the UK in the last 12 months.

Wooldridge Contractors files administration notice

The Surrey based demolition company Wooldridge Contractors has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a month after staff began redundancy consultations.

Presenteeism in construction: Lessons for the industry

Ben Moss, business psychologist and managing director at Robertson Cooper, discusses new research on presenteeism in construction and its implications for the industry.

Skills gap worsening, say 3 in 10 construction project managers

A survey by the Association for Project Management (APM) has found that 30% of construction project managers believe the skills gap is 'getting worse or not improving'.

Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual roadshow

The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.

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