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FMB calls for more support for workers with disabilities in construction

On World Disability Day, the Federation of Master Builders are calling for more inclusivity for workers with disabilities in construction.

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How to influence the unconscious specifier

When it comes to construction marketing, we often assume decisions are made based on logic, specification, and performance data. And to some extent, they are. But beneath that technical surface lies something far more powerful: human bias.

Construction industry leads company insolvencies in UK

The latest government figures of company insolvencies show the construction sector constitutes the highest number of insolvencies over the last twelve months.

Unite suspends PX Limited strike at Sellafield as wider industrial action looms

Unite the Union, representing over 1,500 construction workers across 34 contractors at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, has confirmed a wave of industrial action amid disputes over pay and allowances.

Seventh HBF women in construction programme launched

The latest HBF women in construction programme is ready to launch in November, with the highest levels of employer support seen since its inception in 2023.

New Technical Excellence Colleges to train 40,000 construction workers

The government has announced new Technical Excellence Colleges to deliver high-demand construction skills to over 40,000 people by 2029.

Manchester asbestos exposure risks lead to HSE fine

A Manchester asbestos exposure risk has caused a construction firm to receive a fine from the Health and Safety Executive.

Beyond the bricks: how the construction industry is battling a talent crisis in 2025

In 2025, the UK construction sector confronts an escalating talent crisis. With many experienced tradespeople approaching retirement and fewer apprentices entering the workforce, firms are scrambling to maintain delivery rates amid ambitious housing targets.

Future of building services: Investing in the next generation

CIBSE is Building for the Future: Find out how you can shape the future of building services engineering.

Apprenticeship age restrictions could cost planning profession 200 planners a year, RPTI warns

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has written to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP to warn that new age restrictions on Level 7 apprenticeship funding will severely damage the pipeline of qualified planners.

Is the government turning the tide on the construction skills gap?

David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building, examines the government’s drive to tackle construction’s skills shortages

How field management software keeps your operations audit ready 24/7

Re-Flow explores how Lagan Airport Maintenance (LAML) implemented scalable field management software to improve visibility.

New mechanical training rig to enhance skills at Hinkley Point C

A new Hinkley mechanical training rig will help new operatives train in pipelifting, fitting, and rigging techniques.

More than 100,000 construction firms in distress, Begbies Traynor reports

The number of distressed construction companies is still rising, according to the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report.

Industry reacts to UK construction late payment crackdown

Several industry bodies have voiced their support of the government's UK construction late payment crackdown.

HS2 paid placement programme welcomes summer 2025 intake

The fourth year of the HS2 paid placement programme sees another 32 students gain practical experience in engineering construction.

Meet your training needs with Employer Networks

More than 4,000 employers benefited from CITB’s Employer Networks initiative last year – could it support your business too?

Goldman Sachs makes majority investment into Mace consulting business

Mace Group has announced a majority investment in Mace Consult from Goldman Sachs Alternatives through a 'carve-out' to become an independent business.

How inclusive leadership can solve construction’s skills crisis

Lee Ryan discusses why collaborations like Women in Construction: The Power Within HER are vital for equality in construction.

Construction sector fraud compliance among best prepared for ECCTA, says Skillcast

A new analysis by Skillcast has shown that construction fraud compliance is in the top 3 in the UK in preparation for a new regulation.

Why construction firms must optimise for trust, authority, and AI-driven search

Welcome to the era of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) - where construction firms are judged not by how well they rank in Google, but by how clearly and consistently they show up in conversations across the digital landscape.

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