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Morgan Sindall achieve Investors in People Platinum title

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has achieved Investors in People Platinum, demonstrating their commitment to good people management.

Chris Johnson appointed as chief technology officer for Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has announced Chris Johnson as its new chief technology officer to support its growing focus on technology and innovation.

New London fire commissioner appointed

The new London fire commissioner will be working with the deputy mayor for fire and resilience, Fiona Twycross, to deliver the recommendations of the recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry report (Phase 1).

CSIC launches Future Skills Strategy for next construction workforce

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) recently launched a Future Skills Strategy to boost innovation for the next generation in the construction industry.

Willmott Dixon helps ex-offenders secure construction jobs

Willmott Dixon has launched the ‘Building Lives Academy’ to help local people get the qualifications needed to secure jobs in the construction industry.

New apprenticeship to deliver the ‘acousticians of the future’

A new apprenticeship in acoustics is being launched to industry supported by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).

Amey announces new CEO as Andy Miller steps down

Amey has announced the appointment of Amanda Fisher as acting CEO, Fisher will replace Andy Milner, who is leaving after nearly four years in the role.

RIBA announces honorary fellowships for 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) honorary fellowships for 2020 have been announced, awarded to professionals with experience in property, infrastructure and architectural design.

Proctor Group wins two awards at the CMAs

The A. Proctor Group received two awards at the CMAs (Construction Marketing Awards) in London last month for a fashion-inspired campaign.

Joint venture to boost construction skills for young people

Morgan Sindall has joined forces with the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) and local charity R70L to ‘adopt’ Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) to boost construction skills in Cambridge.

Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as MD of BIMobject UK

BIMobject has appointed Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as managing director of BIMobject UK.

Kier suspends staff member after Manchester derby racism allegations

Kier has suspended a member of staff following allegations of racial abuse at the Manchester derby on Saturday (7 December).

Former Kier BDM Bruce Clarke joins McLaren

McLaren has appointed former Kier business development manager, Bruce Clarke, as its new business development director for the South.

RICS Awards refreshed to demonstrate built environment changes

The RICS annual awards have been refreshed to display the changes we are seeing across business and society, now to be known as the RICS Social Impact Awards.

Succession planning in the UK construction sector

Rachel Davis, director at Perega, explores how the re-emergence of succession planning in UK construction could lend its hand to the on-going skills shortages.

BuroHappold wins top digital engineering accolade for 2019

BuroHappold Engineering has been awarded top honours at the CIBSE Society of Digital Engineering Awards 2019.

Wetherell and Dexters form a partnership to improve operations

Estate agents Wetherell and Dexters have formed a new partnership to enhance their lettings and property operations in London.

CRO card closure for engineering set for January 2020

Now in its 4th wave of CRO closures, SKILLcard has revealed the CRO card for Engineering Installation & Maintenance Engineer will close on 31 January.

Amey launches new apprenticeship programme for water industry

Amey is working with Severn Trent to deliver a new apprenticeship programme, Water Process Technician Apprenticeship, addressing the skills gap in the water industry.

Caddick Construction moves into housebuilding sector

Caddick Construction has appointed Richard Greenwood to assist with the £340m EN:Procure Affordable and Mixed Tenure New Building Housing Framework for Yorkshire and Humber.

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