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Continued government construction skills support needed, says report

A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.

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UCEM renamed to University of the Built Environment

The University College of Estate Management has renamed itself to the University of the Built Environment to reflect its modern values.

[VIDEO] Waltham Connect receives ATLAS award for secure, design-led approach

A major new business park in Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been recognised with a Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS Award for Commercial Development, following its successful delivery of a safe, secure and high-quality industrial environment.

Facilities management experts send open letter on Employment Rights Bill

An open letter regarding the employment rights bill has been sent to Parliament by professionals in the facilities management sector.

The massive challenge for construction as PFI agreements come to an end

As public sector organisations prepare to inherit assets built under long-term contracts such as PFI agreements,  they face a massive challenge: fragmented and  inconsistent maintenance records that can complicate the transition and increase the risk of costly surprises. However, there is a solution, writes Ryan Donoghue of AJ Digital.

Modular construction firm Elements Europe in administration

Elements Europe, a modular construction firm for residential, student, and hotel developments, has fallen into insolvency.

Geoffrey Osborne still in legal turmoil one year on from collapse

A year after declaring administration, Geoffrey Osborne is taking on counterclaims and challenges regarding payments for contracts.

ECITB update National Occupational Standards (NOS) for project control

The ECITB have updated their National Occupational Standards documents, streamlining and simplifying the documents for contemporary workers.

Applications open for NHBC 2025 business graduate programme

Following the success of its inaugural graduate scheme last year, NHBC will be opening applications for its 2025 business graduate programme for three weeks from Thursday 15 May 2025.

New construction skills reforms to address skills gap

New government construction skills reforms have been announced to encourage younger workers to take up tools, but not all are happy with it.

Support for builders’ licences is growing, say FMB

The Federation of Master Builders is reinforcing their call for builders' licences in the wake of a report on retrofitting.

Closing the “training gap” on biodiversity net gain

The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements has highlighted the need for confidence building across planning departments.

Demand for engineering construction workers faces peak in 2030

The demand for engineering construction workers is set to peak in 2030, according to an updated Labour Forecast Tool report.

Winners of RICS Women in Construction announced

The RICS Women in Construction winners have been announced, being awarded a scholarship to undertake a Diploma in Adjudication.

The rise of late payments in the UK builders’ merchant industry

With pressures increasing from every angle on the UK construction market, many businesses are struggling under the additional burden of late payments.

New quantity surveying degree launched by Teesside University

The University is launching a level 6 apprenticeship in quantity surveying, to tackle the skills shortage in the housebuilding sector.

New immigration rules could put further strain on UK construction skills shortage

New immigration rules announced by Sir Keir Starmer tightens several requirements to enter the UK, such as requiring a degree, whereas businesses will have to pay a higher Immigration Skill Charge.

FMB calls for introduction of builders licences on back of survey

A new survey by the FMB has found that 45% of UK homeowners mistakenly think that building licences are required for builders to operate.

Modern slavery risks still present in UK construction, report finds

Modern slavery risks across UK construction sites are still common, according to a report finding unexplained deductions from wages, a lack of PPE and 'informal or unclear' employment arrangements.

Why payment practices in construction are a big threat to the “Get Britain Building” boom

The government’s commitment to “Get Britain Building” is welcome, but realising the economic benefits on offer means getting to grips with the poor payment practices that plague the construction industry, argues Louise Stewart, CEO and founder of ProjectPay.

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