As one of the world’s largest producers of timber panel products, and a pacesetter in leading the industry towards FSC certification, West Fraser views all official accreditations for its operations as foundation blocks underpinning its [read more…]
Twice named Kitchen Fitter of the Year by On The Tools magazine, T&N Developments has established a strong reputation for the quality of its workmanship, including fabricating bespoke pieces of furniture for its clients on site; most recently tapping [read more…]
In July 2025, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,081, similar to both June 2025 (2,053) and July 2024 (2,078). The construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in [read more…]
Neurodivergent staff could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, new research has found. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation [read more…]
Birmingham City University’s Education and Teacher Training provision has a new home following a high quality, sustainability-focused fit-out from Overbury. The £11m refurbishment of Benjamin Zephaniah Building on the university’s City Centre campus was led by the [read more…]
The looming changes to the UK Apprenticeship Levy are causing ripples across industries. For the construction sector, which often relies on Level 7 apprenticeships to address leadership skills gaps and attract younger talent, these changes [read more…]
Local housebuilder Story Homes has officially commenced construction on Scotby Grove, a new development of 112 high-quality homes in Carlisle – marking a significant milestone for both the company and the wider region. Located south of the A69, [read more…]
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the outcome of the independent social impact study evaluating the successfully delivered ‘Mind the Gap’ programme. The programme was designed to open new pathways into construction for individuals with convictions – helping to address the sector’s skills [read more…]
From one man and one machine to a national fleet of 180, Stevens Equipment Rental celebrates 50 years at the heart of UK earthmoving – and gears up for the next chapter in its family-run [read more…]
PfP Thrive, part of Places for People, has announced a major collaboration with leading construction suppliers – including Bosch, CEF and Travis Perkins – in a bid to tackle the UK’s growing skills shortage. This [read more…]
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