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2022 Finalists for CIOB Awards revealed

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the 2022 finalists for the CIOB Awards, which will take place on 28 September in London.

Saint-Gobain acquires exterior building materials manufacturer

Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the U.S.

Diversity and Inclusivity: HS2 publishes annual EDI report

HS2 has published its annual EDI report, which showcases how the company is continuing to challenge the national supply chain and rail industry through diversity and inclusion.

Nemetschek reaches ‘record high’ business growth in Q2 2022

Construction software solutions provider The Nemetschek Group has continued strong business growth in revenue and profitability in Q2 2022, with 'record high' recurring revenues.

The latest RICS Conferences and RICS Training

Stay informed with the latest RICS Conferences and keep your career moving forward with RICS training.

Causeway launches new construction mental health and wellbeing survey

Causeway Technologies is launching a new construction mental health and wellbeing survey in partnership with  Everton in the Community (EitC).

O’Rourke employees to receive six months’ parental leave on full pay

Laing O’Rourke introduces new parental leave policy - any gender, any birth, any child - which will give all employees access to six months’ parental leave on full pay.

BESA announces shortlists for National Awards

Finalists for the BESA National Awards have been selected after the announcement that the celebratory evening will return in person this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stockport interchange development providing skills and training for young people

Willmott Dixon’s Stockport interchange development is equipping local young people with skills to find work in the construction industry through hands-on training at the on-site Building Lives Academy.

Building diversity in construction

In the UK, fewer than 2% of tradespeople are female. In 2022 this is a shocking statistic and when compared with North America, where the figure rises to 10%, it shows we still have a very long way to go when it comes to diversity in construction, says Sandi Rhys-Jones, senior vice-president of the Chartered Institute of Building.

RIBA approved CPD training for architects and town planners

Architects and town planners can request a RIBA approved CPD training session on crime prevention and designing out crime from Secured by Design, the UK Police Service’s Flagship Crime Prevention Initiative.

GRAHAM named in ‘UK’s Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2022’

GRAHAM places 41st in the ‘UK’s Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2022’.

Wates Group CEO David Allen stepping down

Wates Group CEO David Allen is stepping down after four years in the role, announces Chairman Sir James Wates CBE.

Richard Longdon appointed as non-executive chairman of the Causeway Board

Causeway Technologies appointed Richard Longdon, 'one of Britain’s most respected ‘Silicon Fen’ entrepreneurs' as non-executive chairman of the Causeway Board at the end of 2021.

GRAHAM’s financial growth figures are ‘strong and sustainable’

In the latest published accounts for the financial year (up to 31st March 2022), GRAHAM’s financial growth has been described as ‘strong and sustainable’, with revenue reaching £948m.

Robert Fletcher elected as new BESA president for 2022/23

Robert ‘Rab’ Fletcher has been elected as the new BESA president for the 2022/23 year, succeeding Neil Brackenridge.

Greg Clark appointed secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities

Rt Hon Greg Clark has been appointed secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities after the dismissal of Michael Gove.

Jessica Hardman appointed as BPF junior vice president

Jessica Hardman has been appointed as the new BPF junior vice president to support the real estate sector's drive to net zero carbon and its role in levelling up.

Kier to provide construction training opportunities to prisoners at HMP Ranby

Kier is working with HMP Ranby in Retford, Nottinghamshire, as part of its Making Ground scheme, to provide construction training opportunities to prisoners.

Places for People appoint Steve Ashton as first Group Partnerships Director

Places for People has appointed Steve Ashton as its first ever Group Partnerships Director, who will lead the group's strategy for mergers, acquisitions, contract negotiations and group-level partnerships.

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