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NFB and CITB backs new heritage construction skills plan

A new heritage construction skills plan led by the NFB has been launched, seeking to guide the development of skills in the sector.

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Mace exodus continues with datacentre chief departure

Mace datacentre chief Jon McElroy has left the company in the summer of this year- after construction CEO Andrew Jackson stepped down after three months.

3 in 4 construction workers fear impact of labour and skills shortages on UK industry

74% of UK construction workers surveyed by YouGov believe that labour and skills shortages will present critical issues in the industry.

New operational anti-slavery toolkit launched

Action Sustainability has launched a new anti-slavery toolkit, titled Operational Toolkit: Combatting Slavery in the Built Environment.

AHCI Advantage is celebrating a Decade of Trust and Expertise

Advantage Home Construction Insurance reflects on ten years of growing the team and establishing a new headquarters, as well as delivering £6bn worth of cover.

Brickwork and roofing masterclasses

The NHBC is offering a variety of brickwork and roofing masterclasses in partnership with the HBF, ABC and NFRC across the UK.

Navigating contractor’s insolvency: What subcontractors and businesses should do next following ISG’s collapse

Phil Caton, of Aaron & Partners, looks at what businesses and subcontractors should do in the case of a contractor’s insolvency.

Keltbray Infrastructure Services completes acquisition of £500m rail business

Keltbray Infrastructure Services has completed its acquisition of National Rail approved contractor Linbrook Services, gaining 140 staff along with the rail business's £500m work pipeline.

UVAC warns against apprenticeship funding plans

UVAC have issued a statement warning that the new apprenticeship funding plans are dangerous for the industry.

Building diversity and inclusion in construction

Following the shock closure of Women into Construction, Neela Ahmed of E1 asks what next for addressing the barriers to greater diversity and inclusion in construction.

Quelfire moves premises to new Cheshire location

Quelfire has announced that they will be moving to new premises in Wardle, Cheshire, in later October 2024.

Calls for more promotion for young women in construction

The director of Horgan Homes, Sophie Horgan is calling for more action on promoting construction careers for young women.

Liverpool Sustainable Property Group conference reveals key learnings

The Liverpool City Region Sustainable Property Group held their second annual conference, and have revealed the key findings from the meeting.

SFS CPD seminars doubling down on key industry topics

SFS Group Fastening Technology offers a variety of CPD seminars, both from industry professionals and SFS team members, on safety, sustainability and structural stability.

Barratt and Redrow to complete £2.5bn merger

Barratt and Redrow are set to complete their £2.5bn merger, after initially striking the deal in February and being investigated by the CMA.

World Architecture Day 2024: research reveals that firms are “ambitious about workforce growth”

With World Architecture Day focusing on the next generation, Deltek has found that over half (56%) of architecture firms plan to grow their workforces this year.

How sustainability and innovation can help construction companies limit losses

As the construction industry slowly knits itself together for the future, Ryan Sian ACCA of RandD UK, writes about the gaps between sustainability, skills, and profitability.

Latest Galliford Try report shows strong performance

The latest Galliford Try report shows their financial results to 30 June 2024, detailing a strong performance and outlook.

Better Hiring Toolkit launched to support construction sector recruitment

The Better Hiring Institute has launched a free-to-use industry best practice Better Hiring Toolkit to help tackle modern slavery and boost recruitment in the construction sector.

Solving recruitment challenges and engineering the talent of tomorrow

Deltek's Neil Davidson explores the recruitment challenges faced by the engineering sector and what steps firms should take to resolve it.

NEC Contracts and Consult Australia enter partnership

Skills England have issued a statement saying that MMC would need to expand considerably in order to tackle the labour shortage.

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