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Helen Gordon appointed as new president of BPF

Helen Gordon, chief executive of Grainger has been appointed as president of the British Property Federation (BPF).

CITB launches Brickwork Academy to address skills shortage

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new Brickwork Academy to help address the national shortage of bricklayers.

ISG appoints two new directors to science and health team

ISG’s science and health division has appointed Andrew Wilson and Chris Chappell as new divisional directors.

Construction and built environment qualifications reformed in Wales

A major reform of qualifications for people planning to work in the construction and built environment in Wales has been announced today (2 July).

Skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to UK economy, research says

Hudson Contract has backed new research showing that highly skilled freelancers contribute £145bn to the UK economy every year.

CSIC seeks governance members for innovation in construction

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is seeking six individuals with a passion for innovation in construction to join its governance board from November 2019.

BAM reports increased profits and consistent turnover

BAM has released their recorded turnover of £949.8m with profit before tax and exceptional items of £27.0 m, which is a margin of 2.8% (2017: 1.5% restated).

HDR acquires Hurley Palmer Flatt Group

HDR has announced the acquisition of Hurley Palmer Flatt in an effort to boost its building engineering services.

Britcon appoints former Kier Northern director Nick Shepherd

Britcon has announced the appointment of Nick Shepherd as managing director to help expand its business activity.

HSE announces appointment of new chief executive

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed the current inspector general and chief executive of The Insolvency Service, Sarah Albon.

Balfour Beatty appoints UK head of aviation

Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as head of aviation, responsible for providing leadership to the company’s portfolio of aviation projects.

Former Mitie CEO joins Tideway board

Former Mitie chief executive Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has joined the board of Tideway, the company building the £4.2bn Thames Tideway super sewer.

Fastflow Group and United Living merge

Fastflow Group and United Living have joined forces to provide a broadened maintenance and development capability in the property sector.

Construction salaries jump 9% thanks to ‘Brexodus’

Construction salaries have jumped 9% to £45,900 in the 12 months to the end of May according to a survey compiled by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering.

Geospatial Commission appoints new director

John Manzoni has announced that Thalia Baldwin will be appointed as the new director of the Geospatial Commission from 1 August 2019.

Women in Engineering Day to focus on ‘Transforming the Future’

The theme of this year’s International Women in Engineering Day 2019 (INWED 2019) is “Transforming the Future,” as figures reveal engineering courses rank in the top 10 for women aged 16-35.

Turley announces new head of economics

Turley has announced the appointment of Antony Pollard as head of economics following six years as a director at the firm.

Places for People invests in social value tech start up

Places for People is investing in Mancunian tech start-up, Impact Reporting, to boost its social impact report tool and raise awareness of social value activities.

Atkins’ MetroHome arm appoints new director

Atkins has appointed former Morgan Sindall developer director, Nick Towe as commercial director to drive its development arm, MetroHome.

CPA officially launches new Hire Controller Trailblazer Apprenticeship

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has officially launched the new Hire Controller (Plant, Tools and Equipment) Trailblazer Apprenticeship.

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