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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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Construction skills gap will continue to widen until image problem is solved

The construction skills gap may become a crisis, with 225,000 additional workers needed in four years. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency and founder of Deconstruction, says the industry needs to work on its image.

HS2 workforce reaches 30,000 for the first time

The HS2 workforce has hit 30,000 for the first time following growth over the last quarter, according to new data.

How can construction companies respond to greenwashing?

New regulations in the UK and abroad signal mounting scrutiny of the misleading practice of greenwashing. Alex Minett, head of global new markets at CHAS, looks at what these changes are and how businesses can respond.

Access auditor training needs a human touch- especially when it comes to bathroom accessibility

About Access's Ian Streets outlines the training needed for an access auditor when  assessing bathroom accessibility.

Offsite Alliance partners with the Workforce Foresighting Hub to tackle construction skills shortage

The Offsite Alliance and MOBIE have joined forces with the Workforce Foresighting Hub to review the future skills needed to drive innovation and tackle the construction skills shortage.

Celebrating superb site managers with Pride in the Job 2023

Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry and the prestigious benchmark for exceptional site managers.

Go Geothermal celebrates new North-East offices and warehouse

The new warehouse and office premises in County Durham allow Go Geothermal to double its stock holding and increase opportunities in the Scottish market.

Darran Burrage joins Go Geothermal as commercial director

Darran Burrage joins Go Geothermal as commercial director, bringing 20 years of sale experience to the role.

AtkinsRéalis win two awards at the Education Estates ceremony

AtkinsRéalis won two awards at the recent Education Estates ceremony in Manchester on October 17.

This Anti-Slavery Day, learn the signs of modern slavery

There are an estimated 122,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK. This Anti-Slavery Day, CHAS outlines the red flags to watch out for.

West Fraser to sponsor college carpentry department in North Devon

West Fraser will sponsor PETROC college's carpentry department, providing SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF materials for students to work with.

Network rail to cut 500 in-house track renewal jobs

Network Rail has planned to cut nearly 500 posts in its Track Renewal Service (TRS), with 269 employees having already lost their jobs.

New NHBC Training Hub to provide bricklaying Apprenticeships in Bransholme

NHBC has revealed a new apprenticeship hub in Bransholme dedicated to training skilled house builders in the North of England.

Mace set new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy targets

Mace has introduced a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which they plan to implement over the next three years.

How the Net Zero Action Plan is equipping the construction industry with skills for a net zero future

Following the launch of the Construction Industry Training Board’s updated Net Zero Action Plan, chief executive Tim Balcon examines the work being done to equip the UK with the skills for a sustainable future.

Avoiding non-compliant PPE with the British Safety Industry Federation

With high volumes of substandard or non-compliant PPE and safety equipment on the market, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) CEO Alan Murray explains how specifiers and users can ensure their products are fit for purpose.

Understanding silent discrimination in the construction industry

Over 700 construction workers die by suicide each year, equivalent to two every working day, with silent discrimination being a significant factor.

World Mental Health Day: protecting mental health onsite

On World Mental Health Day, Karen Brookes talks about health stigma, tailored policies, support networks, and empathy in the construction sector.

54% of construction project managers are now fully remote

A recent survey from the Association for Project Management (APM) has found that the construction industry has the highest percentage of project managers working fully remotely among all sectors.

SER seeks new board director from built environment sector

Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER) is in search of a new board director from the built environment sector.

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