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Cost and management company Hive Projects hit two year milestone

Hive Projects are celebrating two years of rapid growth, as the cost and management company doubles its turnover, secures contract wins, and expands its leadership team.

Unearthing the next generation of construction workers

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Sean Keyes, MD of Sutcliffe, provides his thoughts on the importance of apprenticeship schemes and how the company is going above and beyond to unearth the next generation of construction workers.

BESA launches Future Skills Pledge to help plug the industry’s skills gap

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged employers to take on at least one apprentice in 2022, to plug the construction industry’s skills gap with the launch of its ‘Future Skills Pledge’.

Mark Overton joins Tolent as new chief financial officer

North East contractor, Tolent, celebrates the appointment of Mark Overton as its new chief financial officer.

More apprentices needed to deliver net zero ambition by 2050

As National Apprenticeships Week begins, Actuate UK warn that skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero buildings, as more new apprentices are needed if we are to achieve net zero by 2050.

Tarmac receives major inclusion and diversity award

Tarmac has received the Clear Assured Silver Standard award in recognition of its dedication to inclusion and diversity.

Deborah Walker appointed as BPF director of strategy and external affairs

The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Deborah Walker as its new director of strategy and external affairs.

Wates joins Northern Coalition on Skills to tackle North-South skills divide

Wates Group has announced it is joining the Northern Coalition on Skill to push apprenticeships and support the national levelling up agenda.

Nexus Planning appoints Sarah Roe as associate director

Award-winning, independent planning and research consultancy Nexus Planning has appointed Sarah Roe to the role of associate director on its London team.

Temporary visa’s needed to tackle construction labour shortage

Gleeds backs Sadiq Khan’s call to introduce a temporary visa scheme to tackle the ongoing construction labour shortage.

ClearVue appoints Basil Karampelas as North American CEO

ClearVue has appointed Basil Karampelas as its North America CEO to expand its footprint across the United States and Canada.

Ted Malkin to become new director of building safety at Citizen

Ted Malkin will join Citizen as director of building safety on the senior leadership team (SLT) in April and transform their building safety function.

Matthew Morrish appointed to associate heritage architect

RIBA Conservation accredited architect Matthew Morrish has been appointed as the first ever heritage architect at HLM Architects.

How we can begin to build better diversity in construction in 2022?

Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, VP of EMEA, Procore, considers why diversity and inclusion are important to construction, what businesses should and can be doing to be more inclusive, and how companies can attract and retain talent in the best way moving forwards.

Mace veteran Steven Mason appointed to Gleeds executive director

Gleeds has appointed Mace cost consultant veteran Steven Mason as the new executive director at its London headquarters.

J3 Advisory appoints Daisy Neall to head up its business development

J3 Advisory, a London West End-based insurance and finance firm has appointed Daisy Neall to spearhead its business development team and drive the UK property market.

Why we need a change of attitude towards vocational careers

Jamie Jefferies, chief executive officer at Access Training Academies, stresses that there is a growing need for more emphasis on vocational education in school leavers.

Rendall & Rittner appoints Jason Wakefield as head of procurement

Rendall & Rittner has appointed Jason Wakefield as head of procurement to improve service and value for clients.

Andrew Hurcomb appointed as GMI Yorkshire managing director

GMI Construction Group PLC has appointed Andrew Hurcomb as divisional managing director (DMD) for Yorkshire.

Industry urged to rethink recruitment tactics and tackle stereotypes

The construction industry is being encouraged to rethink how they attract their workforce to change construction stereotypes and diversify their workforce.

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