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It’s time to focus on opportunities for success, say female engineers

Speaking ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED20), female engineers say there is too much emphasis put on the barriers to women in engineering professions and not enough celebration of their successes.

AECOM appoints Troy Rudd as new CEO

AECOM has announced the appointment of W. Troy Rudd as its net chief executive officer, replacing Michael Burke, who previously announced his plans to retire.

Keltbray announces plans to cut 300 jobs

Engineering and construction company, Keltbray has revealed it plans to cut 300 jobs over the next few months as the impact of Covid-19 continues.

LGBT+ representation in the AEC industry

For us working in the built environment, diversity has long been an issue. Whether it be gender, sexual or racial, the industry has failed to keep pace. But this is particularly true for LGBT+ employees.

271,000 UK construction workers return to work

Data reveals that the percentage of UK construction workers on furlough decreased from 41% in March and April to 29% in May, according to accountancy group, UHY Hacker Young.

CIC appoints Justin Sullivan as new deputy chair

Members of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) have appointed quantity surveyor, Justin Sullivan as its new deputy chair.

Connected Places Catapult appoints new chair to next chapter

The Connected Places Catapult has appointed Professor Greg Clark as its new chair on a three-year mandate, he replaces Terry Hill CBE.

Hudson intensifies calls to scrap CITB Levy

87% of construction professionals want to scrap direct funding of CITB and end the CITB Levy, according to a survey by Hudson Contract.

Jason Knights steps down from SES Engineering Services

Wates has announced that Jason Knights, managing director of SES Engineering Services, is leaving its construction business.

Ibstock to cut 15% of its workforce due to Covid-19 pressure

Ibstock plc, manufacturer of clay bricks and concrete products, has today (3 June) issued a trading update, announcing that up to 375 jobs are at risk.

UPP appoints new construction director to drive MMC

Provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, University Partnerships Programme (UPP), has appointed Adam Tyson as construction director.

Acorn secures principal contractors license with Network Rail

Acorn’s rail division has become the first Welsh SME in 2020 to receive a Trackside Principal Contractors Licence from Network Rail.

New qualification for drylining in housebuilding launched

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has announced a new qualification for drylining in housebuilding, created by National Open College Networks (NOCN), to address the lack of a recognised qualification for the sector-specific skill.

Support for women in the UK construction sector

An Industry Guide has been designed that will assist employers in the UK construction sector work towards creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Girlguiding festival goes virtual to encourage more girls into STEM

As part of Amey’s partnership with Girlguiding UK, Amey is supporting the first-ever Adventures at Home Festival this Saturday 23 May, a programme of STEM activities for girls.

GMB and JCB reach agreement to save 915 jobs

JCB and the GMB union have reached an agreement on new working arrangements designed to save 915 jobs across the UK.

Wates announces 300 redundancies amid pandemic

Wates Group has announced redundancies that will reduce staff numbers by approximately 300 in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Mace reshapes its facilities management business

Consultancy Mace has announced a number of structural changes as it reshapes its facilities management (FM) division.

New platform to enhance digital engineering skills

A new platform to deliver digital engineering skills has been launched today (18 May) by Made Smarter and Enginuity.

BAM Nuttall appoints Adrian Savory as new chief executive

BAM Nuttall has appointed Adrian Savory as its new chief executive, as Stephen Fox gets ready to stepdown following ten years at the helm.

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