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NG Bailey appoints Martin Pitt as new group commercial director

Martin Pitt has been appointed new group commercial director of the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business NG Bailey and will start his role on the 4th January 2022.

SPA selected as finalist for the GO Awards Scotland

Procurement framework provider SPA (Scottish Procurement Alliance) has been named as a finalist in the Social Value category of the GO Awards Scotland 2021/22.

HS2 begins search for 2022 graduate scheme candidates

HS2 has launched its 2022 graduate recruitment scheme, and is searching for 16 candidates to join its coveted two-year programme.

Construction recruitment overhaul needed to combat skills shortages

The building engineering sector cannot replicate the past in its effort to solve the skills shortages – it is time for meaningful change in construction recruitment, say several leading industry figures.

Women in construction: Brooke Sharp discusses building her career

While most industries are becoming more inclusive it’s clear the construction industry still has some way to go. With just 14% of construction industry professionals being women, we sat down with Brooke Sharp, hire and site accommodation specialist at Cleveland Containers, about her career in construction and the importance of representation in the industry.

HS2 ‘kickstarts’ construction careers in the West Midlands

The government’s Kickstart scheme has provided young people from the West Midlands with full-time jobs supporting the construction of HS2.

BESA nominated for four categories at TAF Best Practice Awards

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been recognised for its work in four different areas at this year’s prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards.

Kier re-signs Armed Forces Covenant to support Armed Forces community

Kier has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to the Armed Forces community.

Construction industry professionals reflect on 2021 and predict 2022

As the year-end rolls in, some of the UK’s leading construction industry professionals have provided their insights on the past year, and the hopes, fears, challenges and opportunities they feel the coming year might bring.

Kier launches new modern slavery training initiative

Kier has announced its new initiative to train its mental first aiders to spot the signs of modern slavery and exploitation in the workplace.

Number of migrant construction workers falls whilst demand rises

The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) annual migration report has revealed that the construction migrant workforce continues to fall and at a worryingly rapid speed, meanwhile demand, costs, and wages surge.

Property bosses banned for abusing tax authorities

Bosses of an East London property lettings company have been banned for 13.5 years, after an investigation found the company guilty of abusing tax authorities and failing to maintain company records.

SNIPEF notes increased diversity among its plumbing apprentices

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has seen increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited plumbing apprentices.

Julie Hood appointed to lead Collinson Construction’s modular division

Collinson Construction has appointed Julie Hood as the new business development manager to support its modular construction division.

Balfour Beatty strengthens its commitment to hiring young people

Balfour Beatty has strengthened its commitment to hiring apprentices, graduates and trainees for the second year running.

Multiplex releases social equity strategy to tackle construction inequality

Global construction contractor Multiplex has launched a 10-year social equity strategy, to help to address inequality and injustice in the construction industry.

Skanska UK tackles under-representation of young Black men in construction

Skanska UK participates in programme to tackle the under-representation of young Black men in construction.

BAM bags Constructing Excellence awards for landmark projects

BAM Construction celebrates success at the 2021 Constructing Excellence Awards, after two landmark projects delivered by its North East team were recognised.

Travis Perkins plc commits to Disability Confident scheme

Travis Perkins plc has announced that it has signed up to the Department for Work & Pensions Disability Confident scheme.

Offsite Alliance and Building People partnership to increase diversity

Offsite Alliance and Building People to increase diversity across the construction sector, particularly offsite construction, through a new partnership.

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