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Mace joins Stonewall Diversity Champion programme 

Mace has joined the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, employers’ programme for ensuring all LGBT+ employees are accepted in the workplace.

CLC urges contractors to hire staff directly

The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Skills Workstream has published its Future Skills Report, urging contractors to hire more employees directly.

Mott MacDonald appoints new chairman and managing director

Mott MacDonald has announced that Mike Haigh will be its new chairman and James Harris will take over as group managing director.

Wates appoints former regional director of Sisk

Wates Construction has announced the appointment of David Saville as the new business unit director for the North West, in a move to boost major projects across the region.

Amey launches maintenance programme for HMP Liverpool

Amey has instigated a maintenance programme to improve the living and working standards at HMP Liverpool, working with HMPPS and its supply chain partners.

Balfour Beatty achieves ISO44001 for collaborative approach

Balfour Beatty has announced that is has achieved the ISO44001 international accreditation for collaboration.

HFW appoints first female global construction head

Law firm HFW has elected Sydney partner Carolyn Chudleigh as the first female global head of its construction practice.

Partnership to tackle construction skills crisis in Liverpool

A construction consortium is collaborating with Agent Academy CIC to create new employment opportunities for young people across Liverpool.

Breedon appoints new non-executive chairman

Breedon Group plc has appointed Amit Bhatia as non-executive chairman, effective immediately, having previously served as deputy chairman since April 2018.

How to attract the best tech talent into construction companies

Zoe Morris, president of ERP recruitment company, Washington Frank, discusses how the digital revolution has transformed the way construction companies approach employment around the globe.

Electrical Contractors Association appoints new technical director

Former estimating and sector director at SES Engineering Services, Mike Smith, has joined engineering body, the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).

Construction academy opens at Leeds prison

A new £250,000 construction academy opened at HMP Leeds last week, to equip offenders in Yorkshire with valuable skills ahead of release.

Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act report: CIOB responds

“Construction and the Modern Slavery Act, tackling exploitation in the UK” report highlights business models and unethical processes in construction.

Mace appoints two senior directors

Mace’s cost consultancy business has appointed Darren Boyaram and Stuart Mudd as new senior directors as it continues to develop and expand.

British Steel chases £30m insurance claim dispute

Insurance governance company, Mactavish, is representing British Steel in a dispute with Zurich Insurance and other insurers, on a £30m insurance claim that, if settled, could help save the company.

British Steel Limited placed into compulsory liquidation

The High Court has placed British Steel Limited into compulsory liquidation (22 May 2019), putting 25,000 jobs in the UK at risk.

British Steel on the verge of administration

Gill Furniss asked the Government to make a statement following media reports that British Steel is on the verge of administration.

CCS expands to offer registration to professional services

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has expanded to offer professional service organisations the opportunity to register with the Scheme.

Number of young surveyors increases by 30%

New research by RICS has revealed that young people are seeing the benefits of a career in construction, with a 30% increase in the number of young surveyors.

Tetra Tech to acquire WYG for £43m

Tetra Tech has made an offer to acquire the outstanding shares of WYG for 55p per share, in a move that would expand its geographic presence.

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