Commercial
Positive message from Spring Statement
14 Mar 18
A short, but upbeat, Spring Statement has been delivered by the Chancellor, Phillip Hammond.
Housing Minister announces rural homes boost
14 Mar 18
Rural communities will be allowed more options in converting agricultural buildings into family homes.
Transport set to dominate output within the UK infrastructure subsector
13 Mar 18
According to the latest analysis, contractors’ output in the transport sector in 2017 was valued at around £8.6Bn.
Crossrail testing and simulation
12 Mar 18
Using ‘simulation’ to improve the test & training phases for Crossrail’s new tunnel ventilation control system.
Housing a nation
8 Mar 18
Housebuilding is a national priority, with demand for new housing at its highest ever level, hear the latest at UKIS 2018.
February falls flat for construction
7 Mar 18
The latest IHS/CIPS UK Construction PMI data has been released, showing subdued growth for construction.
Ten myths about apprenticeships
6 Mar 18
Here, Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service busts the top ten common myths.
Closing the industry age gap is vital for hiring in the future
5 Mar 18
Attracting a younger generation to the tool, plant and equipment hire sector is set to be a bigger challenge to businesses than Brexit.
Midlands Connect calls for investment in Midlands
2 Mar 18
Director of Midlands Connect, Maria Machancoses, calls for more investment in the Midlands.
Midlands is ‘heart of HS2’
28 Feb 18
During a visit to Birmingham, HS2 Minister Nusrat Ghani, has reaffirmed the Midlands as the heart of HS2.
