Full article with thanks to: ukconstructionblog.co.uk/2018/11/08/approaching-construction-with-an-environmental-mind-2 Construction is a very environmentally intensive process, and when it’s done without the prerequisite oversight, it can lead to serious damage to the surrounding area. This post will explore the ways in which construction companies can improve their best practices to help the environment – ensuring that whatever development they’re building is in harmony … Read More
How to Promote Safety Culture in Construction
Full article with thanks to: pbctoday.co.uk/news/featured/safety-culture-in-construction-burns-and-mcdonnell/110357 As construction activity continues to increase, it is vital that safety practices keep pace. Matthew King, safety and health manager for Burns & McDonnell explains how to achieve a positive health and safety culture in construction While there are several key elements to safe working, a positive health and safety culture in construction is the golden thread that … Read More
Will the Construction Industry Reach Net Zero?
Will the Construction Industry Reach ‘Net-Zero’ by 2050? We explore this construction target and what needs to be done to achieve this. Full article with thanks to: ukconstructionmedia.co.uk/features/how-can-the-construction-industry-ever-succeed-in-reaching-net-zero With little or no visibility on funding or education on offer, how can the construction industry ever succeed in reaching net-zero? As the urgency for the shift to a net-zero economy becomes … Read More
Construction Industry UK: Increase Seen in Construction Output
Construction Industry is on the way up, however, there have been some decreases in construction-related figures. The overall construction output is on the rise, mainly from the private housebuilding industry. Some great news for the construction industry. Full article with thanks to: housingtoday.co.uk/news/private-housebuilding-leads-september-recovery-in-construction-output/5114663.article However, ONS finds that activity down sharply in the third quarter overall as materials shortages bite A … Read More
Construction Wages Increase After Shortages
Full article with thanks to: cinmagazine.co.uk/shortages-see-wages-pushed-up-in-construction-industry-professional-services-roles Professional services within the construction and real estate industry are seeing unprecedented rises in wages, which is causing a disparity between role levels and pay, explains Christine Scott, director of development and construction at real estate recruitment firm Madison Berkeley. ONS figures showed that business services within the construction industry saw the highest rise in … Read More
New Changes to the Construction Industry
Full article with thanks to: goconstruct.org/why-choose-construction/whats-happening-in-construction/what-the-budget-means-for-construction Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his spending review and autumn budget last week, which included some additional investments and programmes for those looking to start a career in construction. He promised that total spending on skills and training will increase by £3.8 billion by 2024-25, representing a real term increase of 26%. This includes boosts … Read More
Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Training
Full article with thanks to: forconstructionpros.com/equipment/article/21710956/construction-inclusion-week-building-the-business-case-for-a-diverse-construction-workforce In order to attract, retain and develop top talent, the construction industry must be willing to work toward a more inclusive environment. Construction Inclusion Week seeks to help build that foundation. Let’s face it, even after intense efforts at change, there is still a common misperception that the construction industry is made up of … Read More
Construction Training: New Partnership to Create 1000s of Jobs
Full article with thanks to: pbctoday.co.uk/news/hr-skills-news/construction-training-london/87628 Construction training specialist, The Skills Centre, has joined forces with contractor O’Halloran & O’Brien to attract 1,000 people to new jobs on construction projects around the Greater London area. A free, three-week, industry-led construction training programme will be offered when lockdown ends to all that apply, together with a guaranteed job interview for work on a number … Read More
Construction Digitalisation: Building the Right Technology for the Industry
Full article with thanks to: venturebeat.com/2021/06/30/construction-digitisation-building-the-right-technology-for-an-industry-driven-by-humans Despite consistently achieving incredible feats of ingenuity — such as building state-of-the-art hospitals, sustainable office buildings, and the infrastructure that powers and brings these structures to life — the construction industry is often talked about as if it’s “behind.” I have worked in this industry my entire life, and I know the “construction doesn’t … Read More
UK Construction Sector Need Over 200,000 New Workers by 2025
Full article with thanks to: citb.co.uk/about-citb/construction-industry-research-reports/construction-skills-network-csn-2021-25 Construction has bounced back quicker than expected from the Covid-19 pandemic and the industry will reach 2019 levels of output in 2022. By 2025, the industry will need to recruit an additional 217,000 new workers just to meet demand. That’s the forecast of the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2021-25, published by CITB today. According … Read More
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