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Construction to reap the rewards of digitisation, CITB report shows

A new report published by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) shows that construction can reap major rewards from digital skills and technology, but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years.

CCS to focus on social value to enhance the image of construction

The CCS is introducing steps to develop it for the next decade, working with the construction industry to create a new focus on social value.

Major investment to boost construction skills in East Lothian

East Lothian is to share a £6m Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) skills gateway investment aimed at developing skills in the construction sector.

Dudley council to undertake Unite’s pioneering construction charter

Dudley Council is to become the latest local council in the West Midlands to use its influence to support local construction workers by signing up to Unite’s construction charter.

Housing maintenance workers plan industrial action over poverty pay

Workers employed by Mears and Mitie undertaking housing maintenance work for Crawley council are preparing for industrial action after nearly a decade of pay cuts.

Kier appoints Andrew Davies as new chief executive

Kier Group has announced the appointment of former Wates boss, Andrew Davies as its new chief executive.

Ramboll appoints new head of sustainability

Ramboll has announced the appointment of Phil Kelly as its new head of Sustainability and Building Physics.

The Bartlett appoints Professor Lindner as new Dean

The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment of University College London (UCL), has announced Professor Christoph Lindner as its new Dean – as it marks its 100th anniversary.

UKRI backs Future Consultancy for new era in the built environment

The UK Research & Innovation Council (UKRI) has backed the ACE Future of Consultancy campaign, to help the consultancy and engineering sector welcome a new era of design and delivery in the built environment.

Man jailed for six years for supplying 300 forged CSCS cards

A fifth member of a forgery gang responsible for making and supplying 300 forged Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) cards has been jailed for six years.

New initiative aims to reverse the skills crisis in construction

Steven Hunt & Associates is calling on the UK’s construction industry to join the fight to reverse the skills crisis in the construction industry by supporting an innovative new initiative.

Construction industry narrows gender pay gap

Rewards and Attitudes Survey has found that the gender pay gap has closed in the construction sector during the past year, as more women are attracted to the industry.

Construction Blueprint: A sectoral alliance to develop a new European strategy for skills

European construction has a key role to play in tackling the economic, societal and environmental issues facing, but there are concerns that a shortage of the right people with the right skills will hold it back.

Diversity in the construction industry

We don’t need a statistic to know that middle-aged white males primarily populate the construction industry. Diversity is – or should be – a fundamental principle, regardless of the benefits.

Mace appoints Paul Kelly as director for strategic advisory

Mace has appointed Paul Kelly to lead on strategic advisory, a key growth area of its wider consultancy division.

Workers at Forterra’s Newbury site to strike over pay dispute

GMB, the trade union for members working at heavy building materials supplier, Forterra’s Newbury site, have announced strike action after a pay dispute.

HLM Architects supports students in apprenticeships

HLM Architects, part of the Trailblazer group, is supporting Daniel Stokes and its team as one of the first apprentices.

Lovell appoints ex-Laing O’Rourke boss as new Cardiff MD

Lovell has appointed James Duffett as its new regional managing director for South Wales and the South West, as the company targets further expansion.

Mike Foy appointed as CIOB vice president

Mike Foy, currently at the Department for Education assisting on the implementation of Modern Methods of Construction for its schools programme, has been appointed vice president of the CIOB.

Liverpool Chinatown contractor banned for 7 years

The director of the company responsible for developing Liverpool’s Chinatown has been disqualified for seven years following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

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