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Addressing the skills gap in construction

Liz Scott, Head of HR at Actavo Direct, discusses how companies can drive talent and train construction professionals of the future to bridge today’s current skills gap.

Amey joins forces with the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership

Amey, has joined 23 other energy and utilities sector employers in a collaborative approach to enable the engagement, attraction and recruitment of ex-military personnel into the sector.

Building Innovation Awards: Best Skills & Training Innovation

The Building Innovation Awards take place in Manchester on 23 October, PBC Today takes a look at the nominees for the Best Skills & Training Innovation category.

Building Innovation Awards: Best Recruitment Innovation

In the run-up to the first-ever Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today gives you a preview of the nominees for the Best Recruitment Innovation.

ARV Solutions shortlisted for 2019 Building Innovation Awards

ARV Solutions has been shortlisted for the Building Innovation Awards’ Best Recruitment Innovation, as they showcase a collaborative and innovative culture.

Civil engineering company appoints new area manager

Jet Aire Services has appointed Jonathan Saint as area manager at its office in Middlesbrough to oversee operations in the North East region.

BESA to recognise outstanding woman in engineering

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is launching an outstanding woman award to mark the anniversary of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).

Joseph McNeil crowned Construction Manager of the Year

Joseph McNeil MCIOB of Sir Robert McAlpine has been named Construction Manager of the Year at the CIOB’s annual celebration of construction professionals.

British Property Federation pushes for greater diversity

The British Property Federation (BPF) has announced that it is seeking expressions of interest to join the Board from across the BPF’s membership with the aim of making a new diverse Board.

Building Innovation Awards: Best Asset Management Innovation

PBC Today is counting down to the first-ever Building Innovation Awards, with a preview of each of the award categories, we kick things off with Best Asset Management Innovation.

Gusto Homes launches centre of eco excellence at Lincoln College

Gusto Homes has launched a new training facility, ECOnstruction Centre of Excellence at Lincoln College that will teach cutting-edge sustainable and low carbon building techniques to aspiring construction students.

Higgins launches Management Training Programme

With an increasing number of students looking for an alternative to full-time education, Higgins has launched Building Your Future, a new training Programme.

Emergency motion allows unions access to workers on HS2

An emergency motion has been passed by the TUC Congress to ensure that HS2 takes immediate action to allow unions access to workers building the project.

New civil engineering skills academy opens in Hartlepool

Seymour Civil Engineering, Hartlepool College of Further Education and Hartlepool Borough Council have opened a new civil engineering skills academy in Hartlepool.

Gleeds boosts rail team with appointment of Richard Stansfield

Property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has appointed Richard Stansfield as director of cost management for its rail business in the UK.

Lendlease selects new chief executive for Europe post

Lendlease has confirmed Neil Martin as its new chief executive officer for its European business, reporting to Steve McCann, Group CEO and managing director.

Considerate Constructors Scheme appoints new chief executive

CCS has announced that Amanda Long will join as chief executive from 16 September, Amanda will succeed chief executive Edward Hardy.

Galliford Try and Bovis to combine housebuilding businesses

Galliford Try plc has announced it has reached preliminary agreement on high-level terms to combine its Linden Homes and Galliford Try Partnerships businesses with Bovis Homes plc.

Interserve appoints new managing director

Interserve announced the appointment of Paul Gandy as the new managing director of its UK construction business, effective 1 October 2019.

CITB launches consultation on 1,000 construction training standards

CITB is seeking industry views from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on more than 1,000 new and existing construction training standards.

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