Recent statistics show that three quarters of UK businesses are impacted by skills shortages. The effects of this has been decimating for the UK economy, costing businesses a reported £6.3 billion per year in temporary staff and training. Construction
A brand-new school programme which aims to show young people how the curriculum directly links to careers within the construction industry has been launched by North of England contractor, Esh Group. ‘Construction in the Curriculum’ delivers
ISG has made two key leadership appointments as a response to continuing growth in the South East’s sub 50,000 sq ft fit out market, alongside wider UK demand for the contractor’s fit out expertise. ISG
The small, family-run business, which first opened its doors in 1973, celebrates its 50th birthday as one of the UK’s largest repair and sealant companies, with four offices across England, Scotland and Wales this year.
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8th March, John Sisk & Son (Sisk) have produced a promotional video to celebrate its female colleagues. The video focuses on the Sisk, UK North region of the business
LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, finished 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central system. This is a 12 percent increase on the previous year.
Leading contractor shines a light on its dedicated apprentice scheme throughout Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 The Scottish construction industry is experiencing a significant skills shortage and in a bid to bridge the gap, GRAHAM is
Safetytech Accelerator and Discovering Safety, a groundbreaking project delivered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), are scouting the technology ecosystem for partners to help explore opportunities to improve construction safety and risk management through
Analysis of government data highlights growth in the construction industry in response to high demand, but the sector will need to be flexible in the face of 2023 challenges. New analysis reveals the resilience of the construction sector, experiencing
Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL®, has added to its suite of industry support resources with the launch of the Recladding with ROCKWOOL guide for specifiers. Following the ban on combustible materials in relevant new buildings over 18 metres