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CIOB joins the Northern Powerhouse

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

New training hub to teach local people construction skills at Perry Barr

A new £100,000 training hub will give hundreds of people the chance to learn construction skills at the Perry Barr residential scheme in Birmingham.

CBRE Property Maintenance staff to strike at Heathrow 

It is not acceptable that the people who work the hardest to generate the profits for a company are the very people who do not get to share in the profits, says GMB London.

WISH welcome National Housing Federation as corporate member

WISH the member-based network for women working across every discipline of UK housing, has welcomed the NHF as its latest corporate member.

SFS and Tom Dyckhoff launch The Academy with renewed purpose

SFS have launched The Academy as a dedicated space to train fresh entrants into the industry.

Pathways Into Construction scheme gets £10m boost

The Pathways Into Construction initiative is to target 11,800 more people from diverse backgrounds into the construction industry as CITB invests £10m.

Construction manager of the year awards 2019 finalists

The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2019 has been revealed.

Wates commits to improve gender balance in the industry

Wates Group has signalled its intention to dramatically improve the gender balance at the workforce at all levels with their plan 'WatesTogether'.

Khan says post-Brexit immigration plans would put construction at risk

Sadiq Khan has revealed the damage that the government’s immigration plans could do to London’s economy, as crucial sectors such as construction could struggle to fill key posts.

Construction Scotland strengthens team with Balfour Beatty appointment

Construction Scotland has expanded its Industry Leadership Group (ILG) by appointing Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland managing director, Hector MacAulay.

Robert Jenrick appointed as new secretary of state for housing

Robert Jenrick MP has been appointed as the new secretary of state for housing, communities and local government on 24 July 2019, succeeding James Brokenshire.

Interserve appoints Mark Morris as new chief financial officer

Interserve Group has announced the appointment of Mark Morris as its new chief financial officer, effective from 1 September 2019 Mark Morris has many years...

Staticus appoints Aušra Vankevičiūtė CEO

Staticus, one of the largest facade contractors in Northern Europe, has named Aušra Vankevičiūtė as its new CEO.

New Green Building MSc offered at CAT

A new taught Masters degree from the CAT offers the skills and knowledge to help tackle the environmental impacts of buildings and the construction industry.

Lendlease appoints new executive general manager

Lendlease has announced that Claire Pettett, who has over 11 years of experience within the company, will take on the role of executive general manager.

Research reveals 43% of construction workers have no digital capabilities

Looking at the results of Bentley’s global survey into organisational working practices, people in our industry do not believe that technology can help.

Geospatial commission appoints four new commissioners

Four new commissioners will join the Board of the Geospatial Commission alongside its chair, Sir Andrew Dilnot, and deputy chair, Nigel Clifford.

Transport for Wales creates 60 new jobs

Transport for Wales has announced the creation of 60 new jobs as they continue with their £5bn investment programme to transform the transport sector.

Mott Macdonald appoints new managing director

Mott MacDonald has appointed Cathy Travers as managing director of its UK and Europe regional business, succeeding James Harris.

Alan Lovell announced as Interserve’s new chairman

Interserve has announced the appointment of Alan Lovell as its new chairman, effective on 15 July, succeeding Glyn Barker, who steps down after leading the company since March 2016.

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