The construction sector faces a significant skills gap, impacting various facets of the industry.An estimated 251,500 additional construction workers will be required by 2028.Current recruitment processes…
Bam is undergoing organisational restructuring, with 40 job cuts planned in its UK and Ireland construction division.The job cuts affect Bam’s London and Northern teams as…
ARJ Construction’s unexpected collapse raises questions as financial documents reveal substantial debts to subcontractors and suppliers.The Stevenage firm owed its subcontractors £4.9 million and supply chain…
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) introduces a comprehensive guide on the integration of AI within the construction sector.Designed to help companies harness AI, particularly benefiting…
In a pioneering move towards sustainability, Ashcourt Group has taken delivery of the largest UK order of Volvo FH Electric units.The delivery includes four 44-tonne units,…
The recent update to the Building Regulations mandates additional staircases and evacuation shafts for residential buildings above 18 metres.Implementation of these regulations will begin in 2026,…
Two of the UK’s leading construction firms, Costain and Willmott Dixon, have been lauded for their commitment to gender equality.Both companies earned a spot in The…
The construction industry faces increasing pressure for government intervention on retentions.Mark Reynolds of Mace highlights the lack of industry support in addressing retention issues.Current retention practices…
The construction industry in England and Wales is facing unprecedented financial challenges, with insolvencies reaching an alarming peak.In the year leading up to April 2024, a…
Esteemed figures from the construction industry were honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours, highlighting their contributions to the sector.Suzannah Nichol, the chief executive of Build UK,…
