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Willmott Dixon invites applications for management trainee programme

Investing in a new generation of future leaders, Willmott Dixon is launching a a drive to recruit 30 management trainees across a range of disciplines. The company, which was recently the highest placed contractor in the FT Diversity Leaders list ...

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Miller Knight to lead first Building Safety Forum at Villa Park

Multi-discipline principal contractor, Miller Knight, is set to host its first annual Building Safety Forum on 6 November at Villa Park, home to Aston Villa football club. The event will centre on some of the major challenges the construction and ...

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Building costs forecast to rise 15% in next five years

The latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows building costs are set to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20 per cent over the same ...

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UK’s first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard launches

The Pilot Version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) has launched. It is the UK’s first cross-industry Standard that brings together net zero carbon requirements for all major building types and will enable the UK Built ...

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Majority of hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health

New research has found that a staggering 94 per cent of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major challenges with their mental health, including feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The research from hydraulic hose replacement ...

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BESA urges government to act quickly following ISG collapse

In response to the collapse of main contractor ISG, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for a “tough and rapid response” from government. M&E firms are expected to be among the hardest hit by the financial collapse of ...

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Construction firm ISG collapses

Construction firm, ISG, has gone into administration, with operations ceasing to trade with immediate effect. Owned by US firm, Cathexis, EY has been appointed as the Joint Administrators. Administration notices have been filed by the following companies: ISG Central Services ...

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Senior leadership appointments at Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has made two key appointments to its digital, procurement and supply chain senior leadership team. Jon Ozanne has been promoted to Chief Information Officer with responsibility for coordinating IT and digital initiatives including cyber security and AI adoption, ...

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Women into Construction ceases trading after 16 years

As of 15 August 2024 Women into Construction (WiC), an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction ceased trading. In a statement on the organisation’s website, Kath Moore MBE, Managing Director – Women into Construction CIC said: “Financially, WiC ...

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Over a third of UK construction managers say incorrectly sized equipment has impacted site efficiency

More than one in three construction managers in the UK say that incorrectly sized equipment has caused operational inefficiencies on site, potentially disrupting their operations. According to the findings of a new report from Aggreko, ‘A Perfect Storm for European ...

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