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£4.3m programme to address severe heritage skills shortages

A £4.3m five-year programme to address severe heritage skills shortages in the construction sector has been launched.

CITB appoints new Nation Council chairs

CITB has appointed the chairs of its Nation Councils for England, Scotland and Wales, as it calls for applicants to become council members.

Countryside financial boss leaves for Barratt Developments

Barratt Developments has appointed Mike Scott as its new executive director and chief financial officer, his start date will be announced in due course.

Mott MacDonald appoints new technical principal

Mott MacDonald has appointed Charlene Rohr as technical principal to ensure that transport infrastructure is resilient to future climate change.

Ramboll appoints former SSE director to front UK arm

Ramboll has appointed John Mullen, former director of asset management at SSE, to front the UK arm of its 1,600 strong global energy business.

Keltbray commits to racial equality by signing Race at Work Charter

Keltbray has joined over 600 employers in signing up to the Business in the Community (BITC) Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic employees in the UK.

Former Crest Nicholson boss appointed as CFO of ilke Homes

ilke Homes has appointed Patrick Bergin, former Crest Nicholson chief executive, as its new chief financial officer.

ACE appoints AECOM vice-president as interim CEO

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has appointed Laurence Brett, AECOM vice-president, as its interim CEO.

Union urges construction industry to tackle long working days

Unite, the construction union, has called on the industry to combat the culture of long working days and move away from weekend working.

Jackie Ducker appointed as CITB’s new customer and product director

Jackie Ducker has been appointed as CITB’s new customer and product director to replace Braden Connolly.

Flexible working improves construction workers wellbeing

Timewise, the flexible working consultants today (23 June) publish the results of their Timewise Construction Pioneers programme – an 18-month project that has redesigned shift patterns in onsite roles to enable flexible working and enhance employee wellbeing.

Wates embraces company-wide flexible working

Wates has announced the adoption of company-wide flexible working, as it aims to improve staff wellbeing and productivity.

NHBC announces winners of Pride in the Job Awards 2021

The NHBC has announced this year’s winners of its flagship Pride in the Job Awards, recognising site managers who have achieved the highest standards in housebuilding across the UK.

Living Space Housing appoints new project manager

Living Space Housing has appointed Martin Gaffney as a project manager to head up the delivery of its flagship Malvern Oaks development in Cradley, Herefordshire.

University of Bolton to deliver facilities management degree apprenticeship

Bolton University will deliver a facilities management degree apprenticeship, after gaining approval as an IWFM recognised centre to deliver the IWFM diploma as a dual award with its BSc (Hons) in facilities and built asset management programme.

Vectorworks names Leslie Majer Richard Diehl award winner

Continuing its support for emerging designers, Vectorworks has announced Leslie Majer as the Richard Diehl award winner for the fifth Vectorworks Design Scholarship.

Wates Residential appoints new production director

Wates Residential has appointed Nick Williams as its new production director to develop the company's operational strategy.

Amey launches civil engineering degree apprenticeship programme

Amey Consulting has welcomed its first students to the civil engineer degree apprenticeship (CEDA) programme, working in partnership with The School of Energy, Construction and Environment (ECE).

Construction waste director banned for 7 years

Kathleen Shepherd, director of construction waste company Shepherd Site Services, has been disqualified for 7 years for trading while insolvent and failing to pay creditors £140,000.

Persimmon Homes appoints first director of talent and diversity

FTSE 100 listed housebuilder Persimmon Homes has appointed Madi Pilgrim as its first director of talent and diversity.

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