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Wates Residential appoints new development director

Baerbel Schuett has been appointed as Wates Residential’s new development director, with immediate effect.

Kier becomes first contractor to secure Social Value Quality Mark Level 2

Kier Construction has become the first contractor in the UK to be awarded the Social Value Quality Mark Level 2.

CITB calls for crackdown on construction testing fraud

The CITB has called for help to crack down on fraud in construction testing, as unknown facilitators cash in on a surge in demand.

4,500 construction firms fall into significant financial distress

In the last quarter, almost 4,500 construction businesses have fallen into significant financial distress, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research by Begbies Traynor.

ARB appoints Hugh Simpson as new chief executive

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has appointed Hugh Simpson as its new chief executive.

Nexus appoints a new associate planner

Nexus Planning has appointed a new associate planner, Katya Samokhvalova, who joins the planning consultancy’s growing London office.

CITB calls on Government to invest in construction industry skills

Government investment is needed to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost and boost construction employment, says CITB.

Nemetschek Group among top 3 SMEs in Germany

Construction software provider, Nemetschek Group is one of the strongest-growing mid-sized companies in Germany.

Multiplex manager named new IOSH president

James Quinn, senior health and safety manager for Multiplex, has been confirmed as the new president for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Argent co-founder named new chair of Homes England

Peter Freeman, co-founder of property developer Argent, has been confirmed as the new chair of Homes England.

Sizewell C supports apprenticeships through levy transfer

The Sizewell C project is supporting dozens of apprenticeships in Suffolk and Norfolk by transferring funds raised through the apprenticeship levy to local businesses.

BAM appoints new head of procurement

Daniel Billinge has been appointed as BAM Construct UK’s head of procurement, his new role will support the uptake of modern methods of construction.

New report urges Government to improve apprenticeship system

High skill, high tech construction apprenticeships are needed to boost the skills in infrastructure projects to drive the UK’s economic recovery, according to the Construction Industry Council (CIC).

Montel Civil Engineering appoints new managing director

Montel Civil Engineering Ltd has announced the appointment of Simon Turbutt as its new managing director.

Future leaders’ forum to transform skills in the built environment 

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on early career professionals and students to join a new Built Environment Future Leaders’ Forum.

BESA launches new associate membership scheme

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new membership category for individuals with an interest in the building services industry.

Morgan Sindall accredited as real living wage employer

Morgan Sindall has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, a guarantee its staff will earn a fair wage that meets the costs and pressures of everyday life.

HS2 commits to engineering careers for the next generation

HS2 has signed up to the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code of Practice, which is designed to make engineering career opportunities for the next generation.

IR35 changes: Hudson Contract urges contractors to seek expert help

HMRC warns businesses to prepare for IR35 changes, as Hudson Contract urges contractors and freelancers to avoid blanket determinations or quick fixes.

Aggregate Industries appoints new managing director

Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Victoria Smith as its new managing director for Spadeoak, its contracting business.

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