Mike Stark President SELECT LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Print Useful LinksPrestige Contributors Construction Stakeholders Mike's Latest Articles How the lessons of the past can help light a brighter future with SELECT UK’s national grid may not be able to support AI energy demand, warns SELECT president UK construction careers make list of fastest growing jobs, but skills shortage looms New specialist engineering and construction training facility for the North East Training Alliance (NETA) Marrons reinforces heritage capability with director-level appointment Apprenticeship system reform and workforce initiatives: what construction leaders need to know BMF industry forecast predicts no real growth until H2 2026 Planning permission secured for Leeds United stadium expansion Part L in practice: Bridging energy efficiency design and building control Muse selected for 10,000 home Bristol Temple Quarter scheme FMB: Need for UK construction mentoring “never been more urgent” The hidden cost of poor RFI management Application for Rhydycar West allowed to proceed, despite planner recommendations Building Heroes partnership launches new construction skills academy for veterans New Homes England regeneration leader appointed Why specialist expertise is essential to preserve the UK’s built heritage and architectural legacy Over 20% of built environment workers have considered changing profession December 2025 construction PMI shows continued decline Construction firm fined £60,000 after worker injured following fall from height at Cumbria site Former Carillion directors fined by financial authority University of Cambridge joins CCBP Academic Advisory Group AI is not about cutting-edge; it’s human-centric technology Welsh cowboy builders cost £239m, FMB investigation finds Breaking down barriers: How digital collaboration can unlock offsite housing delivery The Building Safety Act: Clarity, accountability and better buildings Government Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) consultation opens BSR makes record Gateway 2 decisions shortly before excision from HSE Improved retrofit outcomes highlighted in new NRH report Kier announces new infrastructure division and key appointments Accessibility by design: What construction can learn from film National Timber Systems saved from administration