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Gallagher appointed as broker for Amey

Gallagher has won a multi-year appointment as the professional indemnity (PI) broker for public services supplier Amey.

CICV Forum launches ‘Be Covid Smart’ digital learning toolkit

Working closely with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), the CICV Forum launched the 'Be Covid Smart' training and learning programme.

Construction Leadership Council announces restructure

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has been restructured to broaden its industry representation and reach into local regions.

House by Urban Splash appoints new director of architecture

House by Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Tom Jarman as its new director of architecture, strengthening its 'Live Well by Design' philosophy

Engineering students urge the government to ‘give us a future’

Students from East Coast College in Lowestoft have written to senior figures within the government including local MP Therese Coffey urging them to back Sizewell C.

CITB chief executive Sarah Beale resigns

CITB’s chief executive Sarah Beale has handed in her resignation and will be leaving the organisation in September 2021.

Will Rudd appoints two new managing directors

Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors, MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie, to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.

Morgan Sindall to expand Yorkshire and North East recruitment

Morgan Sindall Construction is looking to expand its recruitment in Yorkshire and the North East, as it targets commercial, public sector and mixed-use regeneration projects.

Wates Residential appoints new development director

Baerbel Schuett has been appointed as Wates Residential’s new development director, with immediate effect.

Kier becomes first contractor to secure Social Value Quality Mark Level 2

Kier Construction has become the first contractor in the UK to be awarded the Social Value Quality Mark Level 2.

CITB calls for crackdown on construction testing fraud

The CITB has called for help to crack down on fraud in construction testing, as unknown facilitators cash in on a surge in demand.

4,500 construction firms fall into significant financial distress

In the last quarter, almost 4,500 construction businesses have fallen into significant financial distress, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research by Begbies Traynor.

ARB appoints Hugh Simpson as new chief executive

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has appointed Hugh Simpson as its new chief executive.

Nexus appoints a new associate planner

Nexus Planning has appointed a new associate planner, Katya Samokhvalova, who joins the planning consultancy’s growing London office.

CITB calls on Government to invest in construction industry skills

Government investment is needed to support skills in the coming year to prevent a generation of talent being lost and boost construction employment, says CITB.

Nemetschek Group among top 3 SMEs in Germany

Construction software provider, Nemetschek Group is one of the strongest-growing mid-sized companies in Germany.

Multiplex manager named new IOSH president

James Quinn, senior health and safety manager for Multiplex, has been confirmed as the new president for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Argent co-founder named new chair of Homes England

Peter Freeman, co-founder of property developer Argent, has been confirmed as the new chair of Homes England.

Sizewell C supports apprenticeships through levy transfer

The Sizewell C project is supporting dozens of apprenticeships in Suffolk and Norfolk by transferring funds raised through the apprenticeship levy to local businesses.

BAM appoints new head of procurement

Daniel Billinge has been appointed as BAM Construct UK’s head of procurement, his new role will support the uptake of modern methods of construction.

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