Irish petrol forecourt firm Applegreen is planning major motorway service stations on the M42 near Birmingham and M3 near Basingstoke. Subject to planning, the largest scheme will be built at junction 4 of the M42 near Shirley and will boast a rolling ‘green roof’ on the main amenity building. The Continue Reading
O’Rourke calls for construction GCSEs and A-levels
Laing O’Rourke is calling for the introduction of construction GCSEs and A-levels in a bid to solve the industry’s skills crisis. The suggestion is part of a ten-point plan put forward by the contractor in a report launched today. O’Rourke wants to see the introduction of GCSEs and A-levels in Continue Reading
Real industry collaboration to offer members greater benefits
CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS SCHEME AND NATIONAL FEDERATION OF BUILDERS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP London, United Kingdom, 21 November 2016: The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the national scheme established by the construction industry to improve its image – and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) – the construction industry’s longest established trade association – Continue Reading
Latest survey reveals the numbers of women in construction could be worse than predicted
The number of females in professional construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, according to a survey carried out by specialist construction recruitment firm, One Way. In a survey of professionals from across the industry, the firm found that 65% of respondents work in a company where less than Continue Reading
Workers call for site shutdowns in freezing weather
Union leaders are calling for housing sites to be closed down when temperatures plummet below freezing. Chiefs at UCATT have written to the major house builders demanding the introduction of extreme weather health and safety guidelines for construction workers. The National House Building Council publishes minimum temperature guidance to protect Continue Reading
Christmas comes early for construction workers thanks to Brian Alfred
Tax rebate specialists Brian Alfred are offering new and existing customers the opportunity to get an early tax rebate months before the usual tax refund date of April 2017. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for those in the construction industry who fancy some extra cash for Christmas or Continue Reading
National Awards for top performing construction companies and suppliers
Considerate Constructors Scheme crowns Most Considerate Companies and Most Considerate Supplier at 2016 National Awards London, United Kingdom, 15 November 2016: The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the national scheme established by the construction industry to improve its image – has recognised the Most Considerate Companies and Suppliers at this year’s Continue Reading
CITB pumps more cash into training sales staff
Skills chiefs are pumping more cash into non-trades training including money for sales and marketing staff at house builders. The Construction Industry Training Board and Homes for Scotland have launched the £250,000 scheme to train non-trade employees. The training money will go to “all areas involved in the production of Continue Reading
Work starts on Europe’s tallest modular residential block
Work has started on construction of Europe’s tallest block of flats using purely modular construction at a site in south London. The 26-storey tower is London housing developer Pocket’s most ambitious scheme to date in the capital. Use of modular construction on the Mapleton Crescent site in Wandsworth will shave around six months Continue Reading
Creditors meeting called for Moortown Construction
The former Moortown Construction business looks set to be voluntarily wound-up by its directors after facing a big demand for repayment of tax relief. The company was part of the Bradford-based Moortown Group which continues to trade profitably and is unaffected by the move. Mortown Construction completed all ongoing contracts earlier Continue Reading