On 26 November, our team attended the Highways Heroes Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane – an event dedicated to recognising the people across UK highways who go above and beyond in the face of adversity.
How does the architecture, engineering and construction industry make vocational work attractive again and avert what some call a “crisis level” construction workers shortage?
The HS2 hybrid capital investment fund needs a fund manager to oversee the £50m fund, a joint endeavour between HS2 Ltd, the Department for Transport and HS2’s supply chain.
Kier will offer apprenticeships for prisoners in its Highways division following a change in the law which means that prisoners can now earn while they learn.
In this article, Ian Streets, consultant at NRAC explains to PBC Today how improved accessibility in workplaces can help to address staff shortages in businesses and improve workplace culture.
Skilled refugees, also known as Displaced Talent, are finding work in UK construction through safe, legal means, allowing them to rebuild their lives with dignity.
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for the construction industry in Scotland to encourage a more diverse workforce.
A new survey by UK Construction Week Birmingham has suggested that better school careers advice and improving the industry’s ‘dirty image’ are key to fixing the construction skills shortage.
Charmaine Steele, head of culture and people development at Dura Composites, explores why we are failing to attract young people and women in construction and how the industry can combat this.
Lucy Davies, head of social value at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how social value is a priority for the project team delivering the £130 million refurbishment of the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
With the construction industry needing more workers than ever over the next few years, Kelly Friel from Zoro rounds up some tips on how to attract and retain talent.
Galliford Try has become one of the first construction companies to provide its employees with a one-off cost of living payment to aid them and their families.
British Gypsum’s technical support team have achieved an IFE certificate in Passive Fire Protection, gaining specialist knowledge around fire protection and plasterboard systems.
Technology can ease the skilled worker shortages, empower workers and improve productivity. Donna Laquidara-Carr discusses the latest research from the Dodge Construction Network showing strong growth in digital adoption.
The first meeting of a new construction community – the Future Innovation Group (TFIG) – brought together fresh talent and established industry professionals to tackle futureproofing the construction sector. Gerard Toplass, group chief executive officer at The 55 Group and Pagabo, discusses the crucial role that younger industry talent will.
