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New UK Health, Safety and Environment Director appointed by Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Lee Hewitt as UK Health, Safety and Environment Director, following Heather Bryant’s retirement.
Morgan Sindall collaborate to run the Innovation Driven Procurement programme
Morgan Sindall, alongside Nottingham Trent University with funding from CITB are collaborating to run the Innovation Driven Procurement (IDP) to help small construction firms drive innovation in construction.
New managing director for Donaldson Timber Group
Donaldson Timber Group has appointed Steve Galbraith as the new managing director of two of its merchant retail and distribution subsidiary businesses.
ICW Group announces series of key senior appointments
ICW Group announces a series of key senior appointments to enhance its operations and support its growth strategy.
Ramboll appoints new head of transport planning
Ramboll, global engineering and consultancy company, has appointed Johnny Ojeil as the new head of transport planning.
Weston Homes appoints new HR director to drive training and recruitment
Weston Homes has appointed Clare Smithson as HR director to oversee the training and recruitment activities across its five subsidiary companies.
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Craig Tatton appointed as Chief Operating Officer in Tilbury Douglas restructure
Tilbury Douglas has announced a series of internal promotions, including the appointment of Craig Tatton as Chief Operating Officer.
99% of electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging...
A City and Guilds survey of 500 UK electricians has found that 99% of electricians understood there to be major risks associated with electrical vehicle charging work and only 28% have received specific training.
Triple appointment to AG Board of Directors
A trio of appointments have been made to the AG Project + Building Consultancy Board of Directors, with Kirsty Robinson, Tom Hargreaves and Dan Metcalf joining the board.
Caddick Construction appoints new managing director
Paul Dodsworth has been appointed as the new managing director for Caddick Construction, he joins from Wates Group where he was regional managing director of the North.
BESA announces shortlists for National Awards
Finalists for the BESA National Awards have been selected after the announcement that the celebratory evening will return in person this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New regional director targets housing and levelling up in the North...
Ethan James has been appointed regional director for Consortium Procurement Construction, targeting housing and levelling up for the North and Midlands.
Stockport interchange development providing skills and training for young people
Willmott Dixon’s Stockport interchange development is equipping local young people with skills to find work in the construction industry through hands-on training at the on-site Building Lives Academy.
Richard Longdon appointed as non-executive chairman of the Causeway Board
Causeway Technologies appointed Richard Longdon, 'one of Britain’s most respected ‘Silicon Fen’ entrepreneurs' as non-executive chairman of the Causeway Board at the end of 2021.
Robert Fletcher elected as new BESA president for 2022/23
Robert ‘Rab’ Fletcher has been elected as the new BESA president for the 2022/23 year, succeeding Neil Brackenridge.
Jessica Hardman appointed as BPF junior vice president
Jessica Hardman has been appointed as the new BPF junior vice president to support the real estate sector's drive to net zero carbon and its role in levelling up.
Bouygues UK delivers Translational Research Hub to Cardiff University
Bouygues UK has marked the completion of its work on the Cardiff Innovation Campus with the delivery of the Translational Research Hub(TRH), housing the Institute for Compound Semiconductors and Cardiff Catalysis Institute.
Kier to provide construction training opportunities to prisoners at HMP Ranby
Kier is working with HMP Ranby in Retford, Nottinghamshire, as part of its Making Ground scheme, to provide construction training opportunities to prisoners.
Places for People appoint Steve Ashton as first Group Partnerships Director
Places for People has appointed Steve Ashton as its first ever Group Partnerships Director, who will lead the group's strategy for mergers, acquisitions, contract negotiations and group-level partnerships.
New LHC board and interim group director announced
The new LHC board and interim group director have been announced as part of a governance review to support the not-for-profit framework provider's future growth.
Kier reveals Responsible Business leadership team
Kier has today revealed its newly created Responsible Business leadership team, led by Kier’s chief people officer Helen Redfern, which will drive forward sustainability ambitions and health, safety, and wellbeing agenda across the Group.
Young farmers to take initiative on preventing farm and rural crime...
A unique training package is being developed to support young farmers in Cumbria to play a key role in preventing farm and rural crime in their communities with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design.
Orbit receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from MoD
Orbit has received a Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of their support to the defence and armed forces community, part of their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
CityFibre and O’Connor Utilities to launch digital infrastructure training centre
CityFibre have partnered with O’Connor Utilities Ltd (OCU) to launch a new digital infrastructure training centre in Sheffield, which will help people from across South Yorkshire to develop the skills they will need to begin a career in digital construction.