The Crisis in Construction Apprenticeships: What Needs to Change
The UK construction industry is facing a mounting crisis in apprenticeship recruitment and retention, with nearly half of all apprentices not completing their training. This [...]
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Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government welcomes £24.5 million investment in Welsh construction project
A property development company based in Cardiff has secured an investment of £17.5 million from the Development Bank of Wales and £7 million from Welsh Government to fund [...]
Sisk Rail secures ticket on £225M Network Rail framework
Sisk Rail has secured a place on a £225M framework for Network Rail (LOT 3 Buildings Western framework), part of the wider £750M Network Rail Reactive and Minor Works (RMW) [...]
Morro Breaks Ground At Sustainable Development In Wolverhampton
WORK to deliver a selection of new energy-efficient homes in Bilston, Wolverhampton has been officially started by Midlands housebuilder Morro Partnerships. Following [...]
Sisk completes track laying and next phase of works commence on Limerick to Foynes Freight line
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is a step closer to the reintroduction of freight services on the Limerick to Foynes rail line, as the laying of 42km of new track is now [...]
London Gatwick supporting increased capacity and resilience with £140m pier extension
London Gatwick is preparing to deliver new capacity and resilience by building a £140m extension to its mid-airfield pier (Pier 6). When complete in 2027, eight new aircraft [...]
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Reforms Vital to Meeting Net Zero
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Angela Rayner, has introduced the government’s planning legislation to Parliament, signalling long trailed and potentially [...]
Women in Construction Week: Interview with Tiarna Davidson, Doka
Now in its 25th year, Women in Construction Week highlights women’s valuable contribution to the building industry and showcases how those considering joining the sector [...]
Powering Progress: Star Power’s Tailored Support for Richmond upon Thames College’s Engineering Facilities
Beard Construction, engaged to develop new and existing engineering facilities at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC), required a dependable temporary power solution. [...]
Bouygues UK Achieves Net Zero At Its Pentre Awel Project Site
Major contractor Bouygues UK, which is building zone 1 of Llanelli’s Pentre Awel development known as ‘Canolfan’, has worked with sub-contractors and its supply chain [...]
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