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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.

Emmanuel Costa appointed as managing director of RSK France

RSK Group has appointed Emmanuel Costa as managing director of RSK Environment SAS, RSK’s business in France.

Katherine Sherwin appointed as chair of the BPF sustainability committee

Katherine Sherwin has been announced as the new Chair of the British Property Federation (BPF) Sustainability Committee.

The role of women in the construction industry

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explains her progression to where she is today and why it is important for women in the construction industry and manufacturing to play their part.

Wates pilots new work experience scheme: the Beacon Programme

Students from St John Bosco College, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, have completed Wates' Beacon Programme - a new 11-week work experience scheme.

Three promotions for Hayfield in 2022

Following Hayfield’s recent performance and achievements, Hayfield has made three promotions across various departments.

Small builders call for mandatory licensing for building firms

Results from the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders showed that 86% of respondents are calling for mandatory licensing for building firms.

Kier recruitment drive to create over 1,200 jobs

Kier launches recruitment drive for over 1,200 jobs to support new schools, hospitals, roads and rail projects in communities across the UK.

Ramboll hires new director of rail infrastructure and HS2 lead

Ramboll appoints Trina Minchella as director of rail infrastructure and Helena Turner to lead the High Speed 2 (HS2) account.

Digital Construction Awards opens its entries for 2022

The Digital Construction Awards will commence on the 12th July 2022 at The Brewery in Central London, and celebrate innovation and tech in the built environment industry.

BESA carries out state of trade survey

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) urges members to respond to the ‘state of trade’ survey so they can gather information on how well the sector is faring against the current turbulent economic situation.

Closing the built environment gender gap with women into construction

The need to improve gender diversity within the construction industry has been at the forefront of conversations for some time. Morgan Sindall explains the importance of closing the gender gap, and bringing more women into construction.

Laurence Green appointed as Head of Major Bridges & Structures at Amey

Amey Consulting appoints Laurence Green as its new Head of Major Bridges & Structures for its Highways & Property business.

Balfour Beatty appoints Gavin Russell as Infrastructure Investments CEO

Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its Infrastructure Investments business.

Dale Sinclair appointed as head of digital innovation at WSP

WSP appoints Dale Sinclair as Head of Digital Innovation within its Property & Buildings business.

Jordan Langdon-Bates promoted to Terra land and development director

Terra Strategic has promoted Jordan Langdon-Bates to the position of land and development director in celebration of the company’s recent rapid growth

Craig Finn promoted to Director at Henry Boot Construction

Henry Boot Construction has appointed Craig Finn to the newly created position of Director, to maintain the business's sustainable projects and lead its evolution.

Jemma Harris inspires women to reject job stereotypes

Actis regional sales director and Women in Construction ambassador Jemma Harris urges women to reject stereotypes and follow their dreams – whatever they may be.

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