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Feedback from two trials to establish if flexible working can work on construction sites has been overwhelmingly positive according to Sir Robert McAlpine. The firm was determined to show that…

Recruiters have been reporting for a long time that there is a dearth in skilled candidates for a variety of roles. Skills and competence are critical for the construction industry’s…

At last, and after much to-ing and fro-ing, Balfour Beatty has been announced as the chosen contractor to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing, that’s a new tunnel between Essex and…

A brand-new prison and the expansion of an existing custodial facility has created opportunities worth nearly £200m for Kier Construction and Galliford Try as we enter 2023. The new £100m…

It’s time to register your interest to tender for a share of £8bn as the Procure Partnerships Framework announces a second round of contracts in construction, infrastructure and demolition. Decarbonisation…

We all talk (and read) a lot about how big businesses lead the way in transforming the industry with great new initiatives, now smaller firms are being encouraged (by a…

In our last blog we looked at some of the quirky perks offered by some employers in a bid to attract high quality staff. This time around we look at…

When it comes to searching for a new role the temptation is to be drawn in by size of the basic salary, but this is a very blunt tool and…

The days when employee ‘well-being’ was solved by having a fruit delivery once a week, are now almost laughable. Back in the 90’s there was a plethora of employee programmes…

An interview between Andrew Rodney and CITB Apprentice Delivery Manager on the Clive Holland Show on FixRadioUK highlights an interesting fact that often goes undiscussed but has a huge impact…