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Winvic hires new civils and infrastructure director

Winvic has appointed Rob Cook to manage the civils and infrastructure team, where he will be in charge of schemes and projects which enable future industrial, commercial and multi-room developments for their blue-chip client base.

BESA elects new president for 2020/21

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Neil Brackenridge as president for 2020/21, he succeeds John Norfolk of Imtech Engineering Services.

British Property Federation picks Partridge as new president

The British Property Federation has named David Partridge, senior partner at Argent and chairman of Argent Related, as its new president.

Urban Splash hires land director

Regeneration company Urban Splash has appointed David Warburton as land director to focus on acquisitions in the South West of England and neighbouring areas.

Major new initiative to improve building services skills strategy

In a push to improve the current skills strategy in the building services sector, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has invited companies and relevant organisations to join the BSE Skills Partnership.

Babcock appoints new chief executive

Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock) has appointed David Lockwood as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire.

Construction Skills Fund scheme extended for another year

CITB’s Construction Skills Fund (CSF) delivering site-ready learners for the industry has been rewarded with a 12-month extension by the Department for Education (DfE).

Hart Builders appoints new construction director

Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group, has appointed Craig Giblett as construction director, as the company prepares for expansion.

Joint partnership offers HS2 T-Level qualification

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and Walsall College are offering young people in the West Midlands a part to play in the delivery of High Speed Two (HS2).

‘Lessons must be learned’ after Crossrail Costain/Skanska decision, says Unite

Unite has demanded workers do not lose out financially after it was revealed that the Costain/Skanska JV contract to build the new Bond Street station has been terminated.

Six new pathways for engineering apprentices in Scotland

Apprentices in Scotland have six new routes to specialist qualifications thanks to the work of the building engineering sector’s skills organisation, BSE Skills.

CITB cuts 2021-22 Levy bill by 50%

CITB has today (June 25) announced its ‘Skills Stability Plan 2020-21’ to help employers recover from the impact of Coronavirus, including a reduction in Levy bills.

Mitie to acquire Interserve facilities management business

Mitie is buying Interserve's facilities management arm for £271m, which will create the UK’s largest FM business, employing 77,500 staff.

Construction apprenticeships will ‘turbocharge’ economy, says FMB

Construction apprenticeships are needed to help Britain get back on its feet, urges the Federation of Master Builders’ ‘Trading Up’ report.

Coleman to cut jobs amid Covid pressures

The Coleman Group has announced it will restructure as a result of the impact of the pandemic, as the company looks to reduce headcount.

INWED20: Female engineers encouraged to ‘shape the world’

Today (23 June) marks the seventh International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), as Leeds College of Building urges more women to enrol on engineering courses.

CIOB renews its support for BuildForce

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has renewed its commitment to BuildForce, which connects service leavers and veterans with opportunities in construction, ahead of Armed Forces Day (27 June).

HS2 doubles graduate recruitment

HS2 Ltd has confirmed that it will double the number of graduates it welcomes into the business this year as part of its commitment to developing a diverse workforce.

Mitie names MD for sustainability and energy services

Mitie has appointed Pradyumna Pandit to the newly created role of managing director of sustainability and energy services.

Vistry Partnerships appoints NW managing director

Regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships has appointed Ian Hilliker as its new managing director for the North West region.

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