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NFB and CITB backs new heritage construction skills plan

A new heritage construction skills plan led by the NFB has been launched, seeking to guide the development of skills in the sector.

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BBA appoints Andrew Kitchingman as new chairman

The British Board of Agrément has announced Andrew Kitchingman as its new chairman, who takes over from Valerie Owen after her three year tenure at the helm.

Unite secures agreement in HS2 overtime and holiday dispute

Unite has secured an agreement ending the dispute of workers on HS2 being denied the correct overtime rates and deprived of the correct holiday entitlement.

Improving the image of construction

CEO of Cast Consultancy, Mark Farmer, will headline a major industry debate on improving the image of construction.

Wates appoints new chief of staff to drive strategy

Construction, development and property services specialists, the Wates Group, has announced the appointment of Emily Westcott as its new chief of staff.

WSP to acquire planning consultancy

WSP has revealed its intent to acquire Indigo Planning Ltd as part of its aim to become the top planning consultancy in the UK.

Unite slams HS2 as “workers are denied holiday pay and underpaid”

The construction union, Unite, has said that workers on the HS2 scheme are being denied their correct holiday entitlement and workers are losing money over underpaid overtime pay.

Ramboll recruits Andy Powell as new UK Head of BIM

Andy Powell is Ramboll’s new UK head of BIM as part of the Innovation and Operational Excellence team.

Nylacast take home award for commitment to skills and training

Engineering firm, Nylacast, were announced as winners and presented with an award for commitment to skills and training following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference.

Galliford Try appoints Graham Prothero as chief executive

Galliford Try has announced the appointment of Graham Prothero as its new chief executive, after former boss Peter Truscott moves to rival housebuilder Crest Nicholson.

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.

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