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How improved accessibility can help to address staff shortages

In this article, Ian Streets, consultant at NRAC explains to PBC Today how improved accessibility in workplaces can help to address staff shortages in businesses and improve workplace culture.

Cobuilder shortlisted for Best Carbon Monitoring Tool at 2022 Building Innovation Awards

Cobuilder has announced that it has been selected for the Best Carbon Monitoring Tool category at the 2022 Building Innovation Awards.

Displaced talent scheme creates skilled migrant pathways in construction

Skilled refugees, also known as Displaced Talent, are finding work in UK construction through safe, legal means, allowing them to rebuild their lives with dignity.

Matt Dandy first to join Hayfield’s Graduate Development Programme

Hayfield’s Graduate Development Programme has gained its first graduate, after the launch of the company’s Industrial Placement Programme in 2021.

National Equity and Inclusion Plan for Scotland launched by CLF

The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for the construction industry in Scotland to encourage a more diverse workforce.

Fixing the construction skills shortage with better careers advice and improving the sector’s ‘dirty image’

A new survey by UK Construction Week Birmingham has suggested that better school careers advice and improving the industry’s ‘dirty image’ are key to fixing the construction skills shortage.

Why are we failing to attract young people and women in construction?

Charmaine Steele, head of culture and people development at Dura Composites, explores why we are failing to attract young people and women in construction and how the industry can combat this.

Jon Dixon appointed as new CEO of F3GROUP

Jon Dixon has been selected as the new CEO of F3GROUP, with current CEO Gavin Gleave taking the role of executive chairman.

Delivering social value beyond bricks and mortar at Prince Charles Hospital

Lucy Davies, head of social value at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how social value is a priority for the project team delivering the £130 million refurbishment of the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.

Lee Rowley appointed new Housing and Planning Minister

Lee Rowley, North East Derbyshire MP, has been appointed as the new Housing and Planning Minister.

How to attract and retain talent in the construction industry

With the construction industry needing more workers than ever over the next few years, Kelly Friel from Zoro rounds up some tips on how to attract and retain talent.

Galliford Try becomes first construction company to give cost of living payment to employees

Galliford Try has become one of the first construction companies to provide its employees with a one-off cost of living payment to aid them and their families.

Henry Boot reports best ever first-half operational performance

Henry Boot has reported a strong operational performance driven by land disposals and development completions.

British Gypsum technical support team achieves IFE certificate

British Gypsum’s technical support team have achieved an IFE certificate in Passive Fire Protection, gaining specialist knowledge around fire protection and plasterboard systems.

The best way to ease the skilled worker shortages? Digital transformation

Technology can ease the skilled worker shortages, empower workers and improve productivity. Donna Laquidara-Carr discusses the latest research from the Dodge Construction Network showing strong growth in digital adoption.

Future Innovation Group faces industry challenges head-on at hackathon

The first meeting of a new construction community – the Future Innovation Group (TFIG) – brought together fresh talent and established industry professionals to tackle futureproofing the construction sector. Gerard Toplass, group chief executive officer at The 55 Group and Pagabo, discusses the crucial role that younger industry talent will.

How to attract the next generation of construction talent

Construction has long struggled to attract enough young recruitments to fill skill shortages and replace an ageing workforce. However, digital transformation presents an opportunity to change all that, says Russell Howarth, CEO of NBS.

The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme to expand into south England

The Hill Group’s Women in Construction programme will expand into Cambridge, East Anglia and London providing pre-employment support for women.

Harley Haddow’s Manchester team expands with appointment of Ian Chalk

Harley Haddow’s Manchester base will be joined by new director Ian Chalk, as part of its ongoing UK expansion and recruitment strategy.

Simon Varo appointed as operations director by Edwin James Group

Edwin James Group has selected Simon Varo as Operations Director at group company Parker Technical Services, handling digital transformation and customer management across the Group.

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