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Darren Butson joins Munnelly Support Services

Former Lendlease director, Darren Butson has joined Munnelly Support Services.

Walsall College acquires CITB’s National Construction College

Walsall College will purchase CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) facility based at King’s Norton, Birmingham, on 30 November.

Sisk appoints Andy Cook to lead data centre delivery

John Sisk & Son has appointed Andy Cook to lead the operational delivery for data centres throughout the UK.

Chester’s Northgate development boosts apprentice numbers

To date, 11 apprentices have been employed to work on the Chester Northgate development within the first six months of the scheme’s construction.

Costain appoints new chief financial officer

Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has announced the appointment of Helen Willis to the Board as chief financial officer with effect from 30 November 2020.

Premier Guarantee bounces back from lockdown with orders up 50%

Structural Warranty provider Premier Guarantee has reported a significant increase in new home orders following the industry-wide coronavirus lockdown in spring.

Majority of construction companies aren’t ready for changes to IR35

70% of medium and large UK construction companies are not fully prepared for upcoming changes to the IR35 legislation, according to a survey by Randstad.

Developer jailed for ‘deliberate deceit and dishonesty’

Developer Vijay Madhaparia has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after he falsified documents from the tax authorities.

Canary Wharf Group awarded NHBC Seal of Excellence

The construction team at Canary Wharf Group’s One Park Drive, located in Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf, have been awarded an NHBC Seal of Excellence at this year’s Pride of the Job Awards.

Wates to become real living wage provider

Wates has confirmed that every one of its business units will achieve Living Wage Recognised Service Provider (RSP) status within five years.

ACE urges employers to embrace values of the next generation

The construction industry has a huge opportunity to attract the next generation, according to new research released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).

Keltbray hires three new MD’s as part of organisational revamp

Keltbray has appointed three new managing directors, as it unveils an organisational revamp to deliver its customer focussed strategy.

Gallagher appointed as broker for Amey

Gallagher has won a multi-year appointment as the professional indemnity (PI) broker for public services supplier Amey.

CICV Forum launches ‘Be Covid Smart’ digital learning toolkit

Working closely with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), the CICV Forum launched the 'Be Covid Smart' training and learning programme.

Construction Leadership Council announces restructure

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has been restructured to broaden its industry representation and reach into local regions.

House by Urban Splash appoints new director of architecture

House by Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Tom Jarman as its new director of architecture, strengthening its 'Live Well by Design' philosophy

Engineering students urge the government to ‘give us a future’

Students from East Coast College in Lowestoft have written to senior figures within the government including local MP Therese Coffey urging them to back Sizewell C.

CITB chief executive Sarah Beale resigns

CITB’s chief executive Sarah Beale has handed in her resignation and will be leaving the organisation in September 2021.

Will Rudd appoints two new managing directors

Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors, MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie, to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.

Morgan Sindall to expand Yorkshire and North East recruitment

Morgan Sindall Construction is looking to expand its recruitment in Yorkshire and the North East, as it targets commercial, public sector and mixed-use regeneration projects.

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