With six decades of operation under its belt, it is obvious Devon and Cornwall based Tamar Trading Building Supplies is doing something right. This is further underlined by its nomination for three separate BMJ Industry Awards including [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…]
This year is ERMINE Construction’s tenth anniversary, and the Cambridgeshire-based business has had plenty more to celebrate recently with a growing number of awards under its belt. What’s more, further recognition could be on the cards after [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…]
Approaching nearly 100 years of operation, family-run building contractor Alfred Flett Ltd has developed an enduring reputation in the Orkney Islands thanks to its meticulous workmanship and focus on customer service. What’s more, its name is increasingly [read more…]
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