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RICS update on profession published by CEO

Justin Young has published a RICS update on profession for RICS members and surveyors, detailing changes to the industry.

Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025: Celebrate the achievements of women within the construction industry

It’s time to nominate your colleagues – or yourself - for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025.

Hydrogen skills framework launched to foster skill growth

The HSA has launched a hydrogen skills framework in a bid to support training of new staff and tackle challenges faced by the sector.

Hinkley Point C tunnellers strike called off

Over 100 tunnellers working on a Balfour Beatty contract at Hinkley Point C were due to go on strike today regarding a pay dispute.

CIH Cymru sector snapshot shows bleak picture

The CIH Cymru sector snapshot shows that the confidence, mental health, and wellbeing of Welsh housing professionals is at a dangerous low.

Become a role model at UK Construction Week

We are excited to announce that nominations for the UKCW Role Models 2025 are officially open!

Actis welcomes £625m investment in construction training

Confirmation of a £625m investment in training 60,000 construction workers to help reach housebuilding targets has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.

ECITB invests further £2m in Regional Skills Hubs over next two years

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced another £2m investment in Regional Skills Hubs, nearly eighteen months after the initial £1m investment.

Former Costain CEO and BDP International leads join Arup board

Andrew Wyllie CBE and Kathy Harper have been appointed by Arup Trustees to join a new strategic oversight board as non-executive members.

Why brand has stolen lead gen’s crown in construction marketing

All the construction industry and other business to business (B2B) marketers out there will know the relentless pressure to achieve results using lead generation techniques. And recent insight could be a clue to why these approaches often underperform.

“Future-proof workforces,” says Turner & Townsend construction report

The latest Turner & Townsend construction report says firms should focus on consolidating, expanding, and upskilling their workforce.

Industry reactions to the £600m skills package

The £600m skills package was announced over the weekend, and industry experts have shared their thoughts on the matter.

New construction skills package worth £600m announced

A new construction skills package has been announced to boost the number of skilled roles in the construction industry.

NFB Leadership Diploma launched for construction professionals

A new NFB leadership diploma has been announced with skills training for leaders and managers in the construction industry.

ISG auditors under investigation by FRC

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into the auditors of ISG, MacIntyre Hudson LLP.

CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 Levy Proposals

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Consensus process to assess industry support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years.

Digital transformation: Neuro-inclusion with BIM4Water

Clare Taylor, chair of BIM4Water and head of digital delivery at MWH Treatment, looks at the impact of digitalisation on people and new research being co-created with the Centre for People-Led Digitalisation  around digital technologies as an enabler of neuro-inclusion.

Never lose track again: total visibility & control with On/Off Hire

How efficiently your managers are keeping on top of your equipment, vehicles, plant, and operatives has a significant impact on the day-to-day running of your operations – and ultimately your profit.

International Women’s Day: Should I be here? Understanding the impact of imposter syndrome

Jemma Shorrock, associate director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses women in professional settings and imposter syndrome.

2025 HS2 graduate programme launches

The 2025 HS2 graduate programme has been launched, and seeks 30 participants to join several departments in major infrastructure projects.

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