All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 80
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NewsLess than half the number of qualified heat pump installers than government claims, report finds
UK would need eight times more heat pump installers than currently exist to hit government targets
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NewsClients and contractors told to have ‘grown-up conversations’ about managing materials shortages
Beard director says firms finding it ‘impossible’ to price jobs because of issue
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NewsConstruction activity falls for first time this year but stays above pre-covid levels
ONS data says output declined 2% April following housing falls
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NewsInfrastructure dominates May contract awards, Glenigan data says
The sector accounted for around a quarter of the value of all contracts handed out in the month
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NewsMace names Shard manager as new international tech chief
Jon McElroy to lead expansion of firm’s data centres division
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NewsConstruction will need 217,000 new workers to meet demand by 2025, CITB warns
Joiners, electricians and fit-out specialists among skills most sought after
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NewsRIBA thumbs-up after government move to recognise qualifications of overseas architects
ARB will receive several new powers in amendments to Architects Act
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CommentModern slavery – look closely at your supply chain
Scrutiny of the construction industry is increasing. How can firms ensure they don’t accidentally fall foul of the law?
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CommentTackling the hidden costs of the construction process
Some guiding principles on cost, time and risk from Alinea’s Iain Parker
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NewsScape announces £750m regional construction framework
New framework includes new sustainability features
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NewsMace names UAE country director
Stephen Venney spent a decade working for Balfour Beatty in the city
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NewsAndy Von Bradsky to leave post as government’s architecture head
Former PRP has been in role for two years
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NewsTell us what you think: Equality, diversity & inclusion survey
What is your experience of equal opportunities in the workplace? And how has the pandemic affected your career? Take 10 minutes to give your views
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NewsCanary Wharf Group executive chairman steps down
George Iacobescu to be replaced by chief executive Shobi Khan
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NewsSurge in new orders as materials costs continue to soar
Activity boosted by booming housing sector as purchasing managers’ survey hits record high
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NewsConstruction firms claim over £1.1bn of furlough cash in six months
Number of construction workers on job retention scheme has fallen 73% from peak
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CommentConstruction has an image problem that is harming recruitment. We have to change
A lack of diversity combined with an out of date mindset means the industry is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting new talent, says James Wates
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NewsMore suppliers clamp down on sales of cement as demand rockets
Building understands Cemex and Breedon rationing supplies of products as post-lockdown boom shows no sign of slowing down
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NewsLosses up again at NMCN as firm warns on refinancing
Civils specialist now expects to end up £24m in red
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NewsInfrastructure boom feeling pressure from materials shortages, CECA says
More than 80% of firms say costs had gone up in first three months of this year