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CPA reveals strategic objectives for 2016

The Construction Products Association has announced its three strategic objectives for this year… Speaking at the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Spring Lunch, chair John Sinfield...

Agreement signed to develop construction centre in Wales

A new construction training centre in Swansea will help train up to 1,100 workers a year... Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), which will cost some...

Health and Safety: A duty of CDM2015

John Banks, Director at The Association for Project Safety explains the role of the Principal Designer and how to comply with the CDM2015 Regulations… So,...

Survey reveals industry view on skills shortage

A new survey carried out by the BRE Academy has revealed an insight into what the industry thinks of the shortage of skilled workers… BRE...

A celebration of apprentices in Scotland

Natasha Levanti, ACE Group Communications Executive celebrates the rising number of apprentices in Scotland which has reached a five-year high… The Scottish Build Apprenticeship and...

ICE meeting brings industry together to discuss skills shortage

Representatives from industry and academia came together in Nottingham to discuss how the skills shortage could affect the delivery of future infrastructure projects… The Institution...
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The specialist contractor – BIM ready?

Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects by April 2016
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232,000 jobs to be created in construction over the next five...

The growth of the construction sector is set to boost the number of jobs by nearly quarter of a million over the next five...

Innovation and skills on the agenda

Louise Murphy of The Construction Equipment Association details their recent Annual conference that highlighted innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment… Innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment were...

A warranty for historic buildings?

Peter Ward, Partner at Heritage Consulting Ltd examines how traditional buildings can still meet warranty conditions after renovations have taken place, along with the...

The specialist contractor – BIM ready?

Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...

Building Skills for the Future

CITB NI research indicates that whilst growth in the local construction industry is lagging behind the UK, construction employment in NI is expected to...
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A warranty for historic buildings?

Peter Ward, Partner at Heritage Consulting Ltd examines how traditional buildings can still meet warranty conditions after renovations have taken place, along with the...

Innovation and skills on the agenda

Louise Murphy of The Construction Equipment Association details their recent Annual conference that highlighted innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment… Innovation, infrastructure, skills and investment were...

The specialist contractor – BIM ready?

Joe Cilia, Technical Manager at FIS considers whether specialist contractors are ready for the government’s mandating of level 2 BIM on centrally procured projects...
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Construction firms put off taking on apprentices

According to new research a third of construction firms are put off taking on apprentices because of the red tape involved… Apprentices are the lifeblood...
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Plugging the skills gap: the apprenticeship levy

During the Spending Review the Chancellor clarified how the apprenticeship levy would work going forward. Planning and Building Control Today examines what this means...
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£500,000 scaffolding training centre for Aberdeen

The CITB has commissioned a new scaffolding training centre in the north east of Scotland aimed at improving safety in the region… The Construction Industry...
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First notices given under new CDM 2015 rules

Health and Safety Executive inspectors have handed out the first set of notices following changes to CDM 2015 regulations… In April this year changes to...
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Much ado about CDM

Andrew Dixon, Policy Advisor at the Federation of Master Builders provides an easy to understand breakdown of what the new regulations mean, and the...

Offsite delivery in a digital world

Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair of the Supply Chain School explains how building for the future is being delivered… The launch of the Offsite Management School...

CDM2015 & the homeowner

Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd sheds light on how CDM2015 affects the homeowner and what they need to do to remain compliant… The...

PROFILE: Health and safety training

Over 25 years providing effective and efficient health and safety advice and training to the construction industry and others… Callsafe Services Limited has been providing...
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Will cheating allegations herald the end of CSCS cards?

The news that a scheme responsible for certifying builders has been rigged could have potentially far-reaching consequences for the industry Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards...

Could young offenders be a solution to the skills shortage?

PC Sonya Hill MBE talks to PBC Today ahead of the CPA Annual Conference, and explains the importance of a scheme that involves the...
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Could young offenders be a solution to the skills shortage?

PC Sonya Hill MBE talks to PBC Today ahead of the CPA Annual Conference, and explains the importance of a scheme that involves the...