The Royal Borough of Greenwich in London has completed a new zero carbon housing scheme in East Greenwich, taking the council a step closer to meeting its target of creating 1,750 council homes for people [read more…]
The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many construction firms from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s universities. Research by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) of its university [read more…]
Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has completed the acquisition of a 12-acre site situated on Cromwell Lane in Coventry. With planning permission already approved, work has started on site clearance with the first properties expected to [read more…]
A scheme that includes a new 3m tonne per annum (Mtpa) electric arc furnace at Port Talbot steelworks has gained planning consent following a detailed planning process, including environmental impact assessments (EIA). In September 2023, [read more…]
Housebuilder Newland Homes has won a prestigious national award for the quality of its new homes. The company, which was established in Cheltenham in 1991, is the national winner in the Best High Volume New [read more…]
Construction work is well underway on the central hub for a popular new community in Leicestershire – Broadnook Court at Broadnook Garden Village. A new coffee shop, farm shop, a tower and community facilities including [read more…]
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is kicking off its 40th anniversary with the launch of an animated timeline that showcases its incredible journey and industry-defining achievements. The dynamic digital presentation brings ADSA’s history to [read more…]
Training the electrical talent of tomorrow is essential if Scotland is to address the current skills shortage and meet its net zero targets, the Managing Director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association has warned. SELECT Managing, [read more…]
H&F Electrical Contractors’ commitment to delivering high-quality services has been recognised at the Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2024, where the Limerick-based company was Highly Commended in the Large Contractor of the Year category. This accolade is [read more…]
The number of women starting construction apprenticeships has risen dramatically in recent years according to a new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The ‘Construction Apprenticeships 2025: Challenges. Opportunities. Support’ report found that 1,450 women started a construction apprenticeship in 2018-19, but this has jumped to 2,420 to in 2023-24. [read more…]
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