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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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Weclad alliance brings together façade specialists

Four major façade specialists across Europe are co-operating and have established the Weclad alliance, consolidating expertise.

CMS report says CMA investigations are intensifying

A first-of-its-kind report by law firm CMS has shown that CMA investigations are intensifying, with increased dawn raids and third-party tip offs.

ISG falls into administration, 2,000+ jobs lost

ISG group has failed at attempts to make a deal and has fallen into administration, resulting in 2,200 workers being made redundant "with immediate effect".

England’s first sector skills action plan launched

England's first ever sector skills action plan has been launched by DBR and Historic Environment Skills Forum.

Research shows construction apprenticeships are key to social value

New research has been published showing that apprenticeships are a key driver of social value generation in UK construction.

CIS contractors warned to check tax deductions

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors are warned that they should check their tax deductions are correct as HMRC issues letters.

Actis backs the Women into Home Building programme

The Women into Home Building programme, aimed at encouraging more women into construction as a career, has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.

CALA group sold to Ferguson Bidco Ltd

Legal & General Group Plc (L&G) has announced the sale of the housebuilder CALA Group to Ferguson Bidco Limited.

Construction professionals brace for autumn with Actis’ RIBA-approved CPD training

Architects, specifiers, builders and building control officers gear up for autumn with Actis' RIBA-approved CPD modules - 'Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards' and 'Addressing the Performance Gap with Reflective Insulation'.

Professional indemnity insurance contract: A guide for construction and design professionals

Understand your Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) contract with this guide from Clarke Williams, tailored specifically for professionals in the construction and design industry, such as electrical engineers, architects, and contractors.

43% of new construction companies failed in last five years

An analysis by AB Drylining on information provided by Companies House has shown that between 2019 and 2023, 43% of new construction companies failed.

Green skills gap in young people means UK will struggle to reach net zero, report warns

70% of young people surveyed for a report from Groundworks and ESS have never received any information on careers that could help fill green skills gap.

Facilities management strategies and technologies to accommodate the shift to hybrid working

Facility managers must embrace agile new strategies and technologies to accommodate shift to hybrid work, writes Jonathan Weindel, head of data analytics at Envoy.

MoU boosts UK-Hong Kong collaboration in architecture

The UK ARB and the HKIA have signed an MoU for recognition of qualifications, enhancing UK-Hong Kong collaboration.

Construction sector roundtable report warns modern slavery risk is on the rise

A recent roundtable construction meeting highlighted that finding instances of modern slavery is a matter of 'when' and not 'if'.

Why now is the perfect time for young women to start a career in construction

PBC Today sat down with the CITB’s Deborah Madden to discuss why young people - and especially women - should consider a career in construction.

Building the workforce to meet the Government’s commitment for millions of new homes

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast, discusses the issue of recruitment in the UK construction workforce.

Costain revenue up to £639.3m in half year results

Costain have published their half year results, demonstrating continued strong performance to the end of June 2024.

Actis encourages post A-level and GCSE students to consider careers in construction

Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis.

Results day 2024: Young people urged to consider construction

The Federation of Master Builders have released a statement for results day 2024 encouraging young people to consider careers in construction.

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