Construction industry apprenticeships are growing in popularity
Figures out today by the National Apprenticeship Service, reveal that Apprenticeships in Construction, Planning and the Built Environment are increasing in popularity among both employers and young...
View ArticleConstruction grows for a third consecutive quarter
Figures published today (10 February) in the latest Construction Trade Survey reveal that activity across the construction industry rose again in Q4. The reported increase in output came from...
View ArticleLocal government advised to encourage SMEs in public procurement
In response to today’s Communities and Local Government Select Committee Report, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) claims that the best way to deliver value for money for local government is via...
View ArticleManufacturing,exports and investment at the heart of Budget speech
On Wednesday 19 March everyone waited with baited breath as the Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered the all important Budget for 2014 which sets out the government’s plans for the economy and public...
View ArticleRising costs and lower margins threaten construction SMEs
According to research by Capita-backed Constructionline, the future of SMEs is being threatened by the rising cost of doing business and an escalating pricing war. The major survey of almost 700 SME...
View ArticleFMB warns SME construction sector is under threat
Following the results of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) State of Trade Survey for Q1 2014, the FMB is warning that economic recovery in the SME construction sector is under threat from rising...
View ArticleBalfour Beatty hit with board changes and low pre-tax profits
With immediate effect, Andrew McNaughton, has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Balfour Beatty Group and as an executive director of the board. The international infrastructure group, will...
View ArticleA perfect landing for Balfour Beatty at Heathrow
International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty has landed a contract to deliver up to £180 million of infrastructure works for Heathrow Airport Limited. Over a three-year term, Balfour Beatty will...
View ArticleVINCI completes state of the art hospital carpark
After leading on the design, construction and preparatory works for a new car park at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, VINCI Park UK opened the new state of the art £14 million facility on 1 June, adding 1,228...
View ArticleUK student accommodation undergoes timber transformation
The construction of the next generation of student accommodation is being revolutionised by the increased use of factory built frames, according to industry experts. Build and manufacturing...
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