The jobs market might be booming, but young adults express concerns about their ability to find suitable career opportunities post-pandemic New Government-backed scheme launches to help young people find apprenticeships and first jobs in construction – an industry fighting hard for new recruits In the wake of official statistics showing Continue Reading
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Danger of unqualified electricians must be regulated before there’s a tragedy, SELECT MD tells radio listeners
People’s lives are being put at risk from electrical work carried out by unqualified or incompetent “electricians” the Managing Director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has told national radio. Speaking on the popular Thomas Nagy Electrical Show on Fix Radio, Alan Wilson said: rogue tradespeople “pose dangers not only to Continue Reading
Builders and contractors take the lead as industry role models
In the face of crippling skills shortages across the construction industry, builders and contractors are increasingly taking a lead to inspire the next generation, with higher numbers than ever before in the running for the UK Construction Week (UKCW) Role Model of the Year awards. Out of a total shortlist of 102 people Continue Reading
Work well under way on new Prestwick Education Campus after summer turf cut ceremony
Work is well under way on a major new £18 million Education Campus in South Ayrshire after pupils, councillors and members of the local community gathered last month to celebrate the official start of construction on the new Prestwick Educational Campus. Prestwick Educational Campus will be developed on the Continue Reading
Three new education projects worth £60m spearheaded by hub South West on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council
The initial stage of a £19.95m project to construct a Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub and Family Learning Centre involving North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), BAM Construction and hub SouthWest, the public-private partnership of local authorities, and leading Tier 1 building contractors, was marked last week (Tuesday 6 July 2021) Continue Reading
Modulaire Group announces acquisition by Brookfield Business Partners
LONDON, June 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Modulaire Group (“Modulaire” or “the Group”), Europe and Asia Pacific’s leading infrastructure services company specialising in modular services, is pleased to announce that its shareholders have entered into an agreement to sell the Group to investment funds managed by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (“Brookfield”). Brookfield is acquiring Modulaire from its shareholders Continue Reading
CA Global Partners and Gordon Brothers to Auction Contents of Former Paxman Diesels Factory in Colchester, UK
LONDON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CA Global Partners Inc. (CAGP) – A global leader in asset management and capital recovery and Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, are delighted to announce they are working in partnership with MAN Energy Solutions to manage the sale of machine tools, lifting and engine test equipment from Continue Reading
Dougall Baillie Associates’ expansion triggers recruitment and training drive to help it fulfil new contracts
Dougall Baillie Associates’ expansion triggers recruitment and training drive to help it fulfil new contracts Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA), the East Kilbride-based independent engineering consultancy, is seeking to hire six new recruits to help it fulfil a series of recently won contracts. The 40-strong East Kilbride firm, which has emerged strongly Continue Reading
Causeway Technologies targets growth through Five Arrows investment
Causeway, a leading provider of enterprise and cloud software solutions to the construction and infrastructure maintenance industries, has secured a £120 million investment to fund strategic acquisitions and accelerate its organic growth strategy to digitally connect the construction supply chain through further development of its cloud platform. This investment follows Continue Reading
How to choose the best heavy industry recruitment agency
So, you’ve decided to outsource and utilise the help of an external recruitment agency to hire new staff for your business, but you don’t know where to begin. A specialised recruitment agency can alleviate the burden and source the perfect candidate on your behalf for a fraction of the cost Continue Reading