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Planning Inspectorate workers to take industrial action over pay

Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.

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RED Construction appoints new head of learning and development

RED Construction has appointed Nikki Treweek as the head of learning and development to form part of the company’s strategy to develop and support new and existing employees.

Transport and logistics training opportunity for local Tilbury residents

The Port of Tilbury is launching a funded training programme called Routes to Logistics, with opportunities for over 200 local residents who are currently unemployed.

Balfour Beatty improves gender pay gap for second year running

In Balfour Beatty's annual Gender Pay Gap Report, the company made progress in narrowing the gender pay gap and improving the gender bonus gap.

Skanska technical director appointed to High Speed Rail board

Susan Ryall, Skanska's technical director will support the industry body in promoting the role high speed rail plays in the government’s levelling up agenda.

DfT to create second HQ in Birmingham

DfT will create a second HQ in Birmingham and a northern hub in Leeds, as part of plans to diversify the civil service and create 650 new roles in the cities.

350,000 new construction roles needed by 2028 to meet net zero goals

The meet the governments net zero goals by 2050, the construction industry will need 350,000 new roles by 2028, according to CITB.

Scotframe expands team to push self-build division

Leading timber frame specialist, Scotframe has appointed Olga Luengo-Gonzalez to run its new self-build division.

CLC publishes landmark construction skills plan

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published the first sector-wide construction skills plan, which proposes a ‘Talent View portal’, a drive towards increased direct employment and new construction traineeship programmes.

Amey expands technical compliance and energy management expertise

Amey’s secure infrastructure business is strengthening its technical compliance and energy management capability to support its customers' growing needs.

Former Crest Nicholson CEO joins ilke Homes

Former Crest Nicholson chief executive Stephen Stone has joined the board of ilke Homes to help “push the pedal down on growth”.

O’Keefe appoints Marc Daly as new MD

Contractor O’Keefe has appointed Marc Daly as its new managing director, responsible for the group’s four divisions – construction, demolition, remediation and Kent.

Buildots outlines the importance of inclusivity and equality

Buildots caught up with their head of customer success, Sophie Morris to talk about why she loves construction and the importance of inclusivity and equality.

Wates appoints new strategy director to drive integrated business

Wates Construction Group has appointed Inna Lim as the new strategy and integration director for its recently formed group of businesses, Wates Integrated Construction Services (WICS).

Female job seekers encouraged to consider a career with HS2

Women aiming to get back into employment after a career break, or who are looking for a new start, are being encouraged to consider a career with HS2.

Women in Planning launches mentoring scheme

Women in Planning is today (8 March 2021) launching a mentoring scheme to coincide with International Women’s Day.

Access All Areas 2021

Taking place on 9-19 March,  Access All Areas is a free ten-day virtual event that is open to all Access customers and other selected business professionals.

Amey appoints new highways sector director

Amey has appointed Andy Deman as its new highways sector director to take responsibility for its local and strategic highways operations.

Number of furloughed construction workers still on the rise

With the furlough scheme now extended until September, new HMRC data shows a 25% increase in headcount for furloughed construction employees, with 244,100 people on furlough at the end of January.

Amey initiates government’s kickstart training scheme

Amey is set to roll out the Government’s Kickstart scheme to help Britain bounce back and support young people whose job prospects have been affected by the pandemic.

Mott MacDonald appoints head of sustainability and climate change

Sally Sudworth, previously director for the Low Zero Carbon Hub in Wales, has been appointed by Mott MacDonald as its global head of sustainability and climate change.

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