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Mace appoints two new senior roles for transport business

Mace has made two new senior appointments – Lizz Robinson and Mark Anders – who have joined the expanding transport team following a major Highways England win.

VolkerWessels head of EDI joins Graham

Graham has appointed a new head of equality, diversity & inclusion as part of its aim to be an industry leader for Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR).

HS2 shows equality, diversity and inclusion standards remain high

HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report for 2020/21 shows that it continues to play a leading role in driving best practice across the country.

Muse appoints new North West development surveyor

Muse Developments has appointed Joe Stockton as its new development surveyor for the North West office, bringing through the next generation of urban regenerators.

Skills Centre offers free construction training to plug skills gap

The Skills Centre is offering free construction training and job interview opportunities around five sites in the Greater London area, north Kent and also across the West Midlands.

Northumbria Uni launches bootcamps to boost digital construction skills

Northumbria University has launched new skills bootcamps to plug the digital skills gap and support the expansion of the digital construction sector.

HGV driver shortage ‘our biggest concern at present’, says BMF

The shortage of HGV drivers is leading to widespread disruption and delays, as the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) warns it is the industry's 'biggest concern at present'.

Wates launches new online learning platform

Wates Group has launched a new online learning platform that provides learners with the opportunity to develop their skillset with the Company.

#EngineeringHeroes: How role models can shape the future engineering workforce

Sarah Woolham-Jaffier, project manager for the National Grid’s London Power Tunnels, discusses her engineering journey and the importance of supporting the next generation.

Homes England begins search for three non-executive directors

Following the appointment of new chief executive, Peter Denton, Homes England is now looking to expand its leadership team by adding up to three new non-executive directors.

Eco-construction training gathers pace with enterprising charity and SIPs manufacturer

Working with disadvantaged young people, the charity Apple Cast will expand its Open Awards SIPs training to adults seeking to build their own garden rooms and home offices.

Mace appoints former Balfour director to lead safety for construction

Mace has appointed Kari Sprostranova to spearhead the health, safety and wellbeing strategy for its construction business.

CLC joins calls for visa review amid HGV drivers shortage

The CLC has called for a review of the occupations eligible for a visa and an immediate update to the shortage occupations list to include HGV drivers.

Barhale appoints Martin Brown as new chief executive

Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has appointed Martin Brown as its new chief executive, taking over from Julian Ripley in September.

Keltbray appoints new managing director for rail

Keltbray has appointed Neil Thompson as its new managing director for rail to progress the team's strategy for sustained growth.

Terra appoints new strategic planning director

Terra has appointed Richard Pitt as strategic planning director, with a focus on progressing sites through the planning system.

nmcn appoints former Highways England director

nmcn has appointed Louise Pavitt, former Highways England regional delivery director, as operations director for major projects.

Wates Construction restructures for business growth

Wates has restructured to expand in existing sectors, such as education, and allow growth in all the areas it operates in.

Vinci appoints Andrew Astley as new midlands regional director

VINCI Construction UK has appointed Andrew Astley as regional director for the Midland’s construction region.

Mott MacDonald appoints new director of roads

Mott MacDonald has appointed Mark Baynham as its new director of roads to deliver the consultancy’s portfolio of roads projects across Scotland.

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