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Planning Inspectorate workers to take industrial action over pay

Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.

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Caddick strengthens development arm as it expands into London

Caddick Group has appointed two new senior hires to join its development arms, as the construction firm also announces a new headquarters in London.

How to save the construction industry workforce crisis

With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, takes a look at the importance of recruiting new talent.

RLB UK appoints first-ever chief digital officer

Rider Levett Bucknall UK has appointed Matt Sharp as its first-ever chief digital officer to lead the company’s digital transformation strategy.

Ramboll acquires design and engineering company in Singapore

Engineering consultancy Ramboll has acquired civil, structural and geotechnical consultancy, Web Structures, to strengthen its position in South East Asia.

UK Green Building Council unveils 2020 Future Leaders

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced the members of its 2020 Future Leaders programme.

Anxiety UK and CIOB join forces to deliver mental health support

The CIOB’s partnership with Anxiety UK will deliver mental health support to CIOB members living with anxiety, stress or anxiety-based depression.

British Board of Agrément announces new CEO

The British Board of Agrément, the independent construction products certification body, has appointed Hardy Giesler as its new chief executive.

HS2 contractor rejects Unite’s ‘turkey truce’ peace offering

Construction union, Unite, has revealed it will hold further demonstrations at the HS2 Costain/Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) site at Euston.

Graham partners with Street League to provide skills academies

Graham has partnered with Street League to set up a construction skills academy, giving young people employability support alongside construction sector specific insights.

Morgan Sindall achieve Investors in People Platinum title

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has achieved Investors in People Platinum, demonstrating their commitment to good people management.

Chris Johnson appointed as chief technology officer for Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has announced Chris Johnson as its new chief technology officer to support its growing focus on technology and innovation.

New London fire commissioner appointed

The new London fire commissioner will be working with the deputy mayor for fire and resilience, Fiona Twycross, to deliver the recommendations of the recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry report (Phase 1).

CSIC launches Future Skills Strategy for next construction workforce

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) recently launched a Future Skills Strategy to boost innovation for the next generation in the construction industry.

Willmott Dixon helps ex-offenders secure construction jobs

Willmott Dixon has launched the ‘Building Lives Academy’ to help local people get the qualifications needed to secure jobs in the construction industry.

New apprenticeship to deliver the ‘acousticians of the future’

A new apprenticeship in acoustics is being launched to industry supported by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).

Amey announces new CEO as Andy Miller steps down

Amey has announced the appointment of Amanda Fisher as acting CEO, Fisher will replace Andy Milner, who is leaving after nearly four years in the role.

RIBA announces honorary fellowships for 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) honorary fellowships for 2020 have been announced, awarded to professionals with experience in property, infrastructure and architectural design.

Proctor Group wins two awards at the CMAs

The A. Proctor Group received two awards at the CMAs (Construction Marketing Awards) in London last month for a fashion-inspired campaign.

Joint venture to boost construction skills for young people

Morgan Sindall has joined forces with the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) and local charity R70L to ‘adopt’ Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) to boost construction skills in Cambridge.

Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as MD of BIMobject UK

BIMobject has appointed Alex Lubbock to replace David Jellings as managing director of BIMobject UK.

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