On 26 November, our team attended the Highways Heroes Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane – an event dedicated to recognising the people across UK highways who go above and beyond in the face of adversity.
What is the state of play for women in the construction industry and what is there hope for real progression? Louise Richardson of Niftylift takes a look
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Alan Jones will take over as the next RIBA President Elect from Ben Derbyshire next year
Mick Smith, Senior Director of Company Debt, discusses the impact Carillion’s liquidation had on the company’s apprentices and how the repercussions affect the industry’s skills shortage
The Home Office has announced plans to launch an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to ensure the world-first legislation can help prevent this crime
An initiative to address the skills shortage in the construction sector and make the industry more diverse and inclusive is calling for businesses to get involved and inspire the next generation of workers
Cost consultants Arcadis have revealed that in 2017, disputes between the construction and engineering sectors in the UK cost around £26 million
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Women Count 2018 found that in the last three years there has been no progress on gender diversity in senior roles in the FTSE 350 – and by some measures, it is going backwards
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced that two of its apprenticeship standards have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships
PlanBEE, the construction skills scheme, has been recognised on the national stage for its innovative approach to tackling construction skills shortages
Urged by the Centre for Social Justice, the government is considering plans to support housing associations that help social renters to move off benefits and into work - saving the taxpayer up to £3 billion a year.
Nearly 80% of builders and homeowners are urging the Government to introduce a licensing scheme for the UK construction industry to put an end to rogue traders once and for all, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
Award-winning garden designer, landscape architect and the newly appointed President of The Landscape Institute, Adam White, has launched a new campaign showcasing the different career opportunities in the landscape profession
