The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show construction output in July 2021 was worth £257m (1.6% in volume terms) less than the month before the pandemic hit. It is the second [read more…]
The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company. Hull-based Spencer Group hired 14 apprentices two years ago, with the full cohort [read more…]
Glenigan, the construction industry’s insight and intelligence experts, has released the September edition of its Construction Index, which suggests that despite project starts declining consistently across the board, a slowing rate suggests an upward trajectory [read more…]
Over 90% of British SMEs believe the public sector should be doing more to remove the tendering barriers they face when bidding for public sector contracts, according to new research. The findings have been detailed [read more…]
The last 18 months have been a considerable challenge for the construction industry, with restrictions leading to reduced productivity, delays and fewer projects. As a result, main and subcontractors have had to make a number [read more…]
The Managing Director of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, says “certainty and momentum” are the key ingredients if the industry is to successfully build on the outcome of the upcoming COP26 summit. Alan Wilson says it’s [read more…]
Read Brothers Ltd is a well-established timber merchant in Norwich that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 40 years, having prided itself on providing a professional and speedy service whilst maintaining the [read more…]
AESG, a leading global specialist consultancy, engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in London, Dubai and Singapore, has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe, an established provider of commissioning and technical services [read more…]
Onerous construction contracts are often entered into by contractors and subcontractors across the construction industry, leaving them out of pocket, at a high risk of cashflow problems, and even insolvency. An onerous contract is one [read more…]
The UK leader in powered access hire for working at height, Nationwide Platforms, has chosen Elis to supply, maintain and launder protective workwear for its engineers, as well as to provide washroom and mats services. [read more…]
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