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BAM Construction appoints new director

BAM Construction has appointed Jim Ward as its new regional director for Scotland.

NHBC NVQ campaign: Spotlight on CALA Homes

NHBC passed a major milestone at the start of 2021, having welcomed more than 5,000 candidates through its construction NVQ training programmes. Find out more here.

Eave makes new senior appointment

Eave has appointed Paul Watson to develop its operations capability, Paul is an experienced operations director whose leadership was instrumental to the growth of both Kelvin Hughes and Racal Acoustics.

Hannah Vickers steps down from ACE to join Mace

Hannah Vickers, chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) is stepping down to join Mace.

Andy Outram appointed as new chairperson of CSIC

Turner & Townsend director Andy Outram has been appointed as Construction Scotland Innovation Centre’s (CSIC) new chairperson.

Building and renovation firm moves to four-day working week

The move to a four-day working week is the result of a consultation Orocco had with its workforce in a bid to improve work/life balance

Rogue trader jailed after filling quarry with dangerous waste

Mark Foley of Cardiff has been jailed for 2 years and 3 months for illegally disposing of 100,000 tonnes of waste at Stowey Quarry, a former limestone quarry near Chew Valley reservoir.

CITB reveals plans for new recruits in England

The CITB’s England Plan aims to help employers with their immediate skills needs, offer clear information to attract new recruits, and tackle long-term challenges.

CIBSE appoints Ruth Carter as new CEO

CIBSE has appointed Ruth Carter as chief executive officer, succeeding Stephen Matthews who retires after 15 years.

CSIC to deliver Passivhaus in Practice programme for Scottish workers

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to train construction sector professionals in Passivhaus standards.

Dominvs hires new construction director

Dominvs Group has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Multiplex executive, John Ko as its new construction director.

Balfour Beatty VINCI pledges commitment to ‘kickstart’ programme

Balfour Beatty VINCI is offering young people who are out of work the opportunity to kickstart their career at HS2, providing 30 placements this year.

Flexible working policy will ‘benefit the whole construction industry’

BAM says the new flexible working policy will not only provide a better work-life balance for its people but could also open-up construction as a career to hundreds of thousands of people from more varied backgrounds.

Tilbury Douglas appoints new infrastructure director

Tilbury Douglas has appointed Paul Thain as its new commercial director for infrastructure.

CITB reveals plan to protect training and tackle skills challenges

CITB’s 2021/22 business plan, published today (Tuesday 30 March), looks at employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and skills challenges underpin.

Wainhomes appoints new land director

Wainhomes has appointed David Allsopp as its new land director in its Severn Valley region as part of an ambitious five-year growth strategy.

Godwin appoints new senior development director

Godwin Developments has announced the appointment of commercial property lead Robert Birch to the new role of senior development director.

Amey promises to deliver positive change in social value report

Amey’s 'Social Value Report' reveals it has become a real living wage employer, purchased 100% renewable energy and has spent £4.7m with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

ICW boosts its technical division with hat trick of promotions

Building warranty specialist, ICW Group has made a trio of appointments to ICW Technical Services, its building surveying division, after a succession of new project wins.

Mace appoints new head of facilities management consultancy

Mace has appointed Andrew Smart as head of its FM consultancy business to lead the businesses global growth plans.

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