The construction industry continues to struggle to meet demand, with labour and materials shortages jeopardising project budgets and completion deadlines. Here, Carol Massay, head of construction at The Access Group, explains how having increased visibility [read more…]
Industry must end disgraceful environment women are subjected to on the shop floor, says union GMB after its research found that just 3% of ‘blue collar’ construction workers are women. The union’s analysis of ONS data shows overall [read more…]
A historic development in the West Midlands has moved one step closer to completion following a topping out ceremony held by contractor Clegg Construction. Located in Great Hampton Street, Birmingham on the edge of the Jewellery [read more…]
Works are continuing apace at six renovation projects across the north thanks to specialist contractor The Input Group, including Manchester Victoria, Keighley, Ilkley, Alnmouth, Redcar, Mills Hill and Prescot railway stations. The projects, which are being [read more…]
As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) today (23rd June), we applaud all the talented women within the industry – however, they make up just a mere 12.37% according to statistics published by [read more…]
It is safe to say there is a significant amount of planning that goes into a construction project long before the first breaking of ground takes place. Here, Drake Meikle, Technical Sales Engineer at Siltbuster [read more…]
Taking a bespoke approach to our activities within the built environment is central to achieving the best possible outcomes – and the development of frameworks is no different. Jason Stapley, Managing Director at national framework [read more…]
Modular construction specialist Darwin Group has started on-site to deliver a brand-new education building for Greenfield School in Woking, Surrey. The large build, scaling 2,492 sq m, will be delivered using modern methods of construction [read more…]
Wates Group, the UK’s leading family-owned construction, residential development and property services business, has announced the adoption of company-wide flexible working as it looks to enhance the Group’s high standards of customer service by improving [read more…]
A team of four local apprentices have been recruited to support the £15m Hummersea Hills development in Loftus, where 128 new homes will be created. Hosted by Esh Construction via the award-winning shared apprenticeship service [read more…]
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