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New film showcases opportunities for next generation in construction

The Construction Innovation Hub and Class Of Your Own (COYO), supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), has released a new film, Where it All Begins, as part of a call on the construction industry to attract the next generation.

Laing O’Rourke appoints new group head of sustainability

Laing O’Rourke has appointed Vicky Bullivant, former head of sustainable business at Drax Group, as its new group head of sustainability.

Upskilling to accelerate digital adoption in construction

The newly launched Digital learning platform on the Supply Chain Sustainability School supports the modernisation of digital technology within the industry by upskilling managers working in the construction sector.

HS2 partner launches search for tunnelling operative apprentices

HS2’s construction partner Align JV will recruit 9 new apprentices to its level two tunnelling operative apprenticeship to help dig the 10-mile twin bore tunnels under the Chilterns.

NHBC launches new training hub for future housebuilders

NHBC has unveiled a new training hub in the West Midlands which it will use to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople starting out in housebuilding.

Kier Highways shakes up senior leadership team

Kier Highways has promoted Louise McMahon to head of strategy and business improvement and Neil Wilson is now head of safety, health, environment and assurance (SHEA).

Mace appoints new lead for defence, nuclear, energy and utilities

Mace has appointed Andy Oldham, former programme director at Atkins, as its new business unit director for defence, nuclear, energy and utilities.

Anwyl Partnerships appoints new managing director

Mike Nevitt has been appointed as managing director of Anwyl Partnership, assuming full operational control of the Partnerships’ businesss.

Morgan Sindall hosts building workshops for SEND students

Morgan Sindall Construction held two practical engagement sessions for educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students, to help them learn more about the construction industry.

Asite appoints new head of supply chain management

Asite has appointed Jas Mann as its new head of supply chain management.

HS2 confirms 1,000 new jobs on Birmingham’s biggest construction project

HS2 Ltd has confirmed that over 1,000 jobs will be created by the joint venture that will build HS2’s landmark station in the centre of Birmingham, helping the UK to ‘build back better’.

Stewart Milne managing director to chair timber industry body

Stewart Milne Group managing director for strategic development, Alex Goodfellow, has been appointed as chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).

Orbit Homes appoints new assistant site manager

Orbit Homes has appointed its first female assistant site manager, Jayne Carabott, who will be based at the upcoming Felix Park development in Soham.

Asite opens new office in Amsterdam

Construction cloud collaboration provider, Asite has opened a new office in Amsterdam, as part of continued expansion in the European market.

Birmingham training provider lands £2m HS2 contract

Birmingham training provider, Auctus Management Group has secured a £2m contract to deliver bespoke induction training programmes for new starters on HS2.

Wates Residential appoints new head of partnerships

Wates Residential has appointed Andrew Savege as its new head of partnerships to play a crucial role in bidding for new developments.

Leadership changes at Keltbray’s engineering consultancy

Wentworth House Partnership, Keltbray’s in-house engineering consultancy, has appointed Stuart Vaughan and Tim Lohmann as joint managing directors of the company.

BRE Trust appoints new chairman

The BRE Trust has appointed Phil Wilbraham as its new chairman, to replace Sir James Wates CBE, who has been chairman of the Trust since 2014.

Amey wins place on £300m South East Wales services framework

Amey Consulting has won a place on a £300m technical and professional services framework to support training opportunities and employment in Wales.

Winners announced for 2021 KCACTF awards

Concluding its fifth year as a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) sponsor, Vectorworks, Inc. announces the winners.

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