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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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Balfour Beatty appoints new construction bosses

Balfour Beatty has made a number of changes to its executive committee, including Mark Bullock as chief executive officer and Matthew Steele as managing director.

WSP to acquire engineering and consulting firm

WSP has announced an agreement to acquire Golder Associates, the engineering and consulting firm.

M Group Services acquires Skanska’s infrastructure arm

M Group Services has exchanged contracts for the purchase of Skanska UK’s infrastructure services operation, with completion anticipated to take place in 2021.

CITB announces changes to apprenticeship support service

CITB has expanded its apprenticeship support service throughout 2021 to benefit all levy-registered construction employers.

Interserve support services managing director to step down

Lynn Mawdsley, managing director of the support services division at Interserve, is stepping down from her role to focus on a non-executive career.

Mitie acquires Interserve’s facilities management arm for £120m

Interserve has completed the sale of its support services to Mitie for £120m in cash and 248m shares in the company, representing approximately 17.5% shareholding in the company.

CLC adds smart technology to cards scheme

To increase the uptake of smart technology, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated its Industry Card Schemes Recommendation to require the use of cards carrying the CSCS logo.

Amey expands its team as Severn Bridges contract goes live

60 new employees have joined Amey’s Transport Infrastructure business, as part of a 15-year contract awarded by Highways England to maintain the specialist bridge inspection and maintenance contract (SBIM) for Avonmouth and Severn Bridges.

£2m heat network training centre to boost industry skills

Vital Energi is set to open a £2m heat network training centre to help support the drive to net-zero carbon.

Darren Butson joins Munnelly Support Services

Former Lendlease director, Darren Butson has joined Munnelly Support Services.

Walsall College acquires CITB’s National Construction College

Walsall College will purchase CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) facility based at King’s Norton, Birmingham, on 30 November.

Sisk appoints Andy Cook to lead data centre delivery

John Sisk & Son has appointed Andy Cook to lead the operational delivery for data centres throughout the UK.

Chester’s Northgate development boosts apprentice numbers

To date, 11 apprentices have been employed to work on the Chester Northgate development within the first six months of the scheme’s construction.

Costain appoints new chief financial officer

Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has announced the appointment of Helen Willis to the Board as chief financial officer with effect from 30 November 2020.

Premier Guarantee bounces back from lockdown with orders up 50%

Structural Warranty provider Premier Guarantee has reported a significant increase in new home orders following the industry-wide coronavirus lockdown in spring.

Majority of construction companies aren’t ready for changes to IR35

70% of medium and large UK construction companies are not fully prepared for upcoming changes to the IR35 legislation, according to a survey by Randstad.

Developer jailed for ‘deliberate deceit and dishonesty’

Developer Vijay Madhaparia has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after he falsified documents from the tax authorities.

Canary Wharf Group awarded NHBC Seal of Excellence

The construction team at Canary Wharf Group’s One Park Drive, located in Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf, have been awarded an NHBC Seal of Excellence at this year’s Pride of the Job Awards.

Wates to become real living wage provider

Wates has confirmed that every one of its business units will achieve Living Wage Recognised Service Provider (RSP) status within five years.

ACE urges employers to embrace values of the next generation

The construction industry has a huge opportunity to attract the next generation, according to new research released by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).

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