Education & Training

Social Value No Longer ‘Nice to Have’ for Construction


In this feature, Sarah Coughlan takes a look at how the Government's Construction Playbook has changed how people look at social value

Restructure to Rebuild Before It’s Too Late


Pauline Rigby looks at the restructuring that could save companies before it’s too late as the sector continues to contend with COVID

Utilities CAPEX & OPEX – The Lost Opportunity


With pressure on clients to reduce construction costs there is a requirement for project stakeholders to become ever more creative

Highways England Searches for Apprentices


Highways England has launched a new recruitment drive to find apprentices to join the ambitious Lower Thames Crossing project.

How Can Construction Tackle its Gender Divide


Andrea Brown shares her experiences of working in the male-dominated sector, explains the vital need for female talent,

Research Shows Construction Skills Shortage


New research has unveiled that 83% of businesses within construction are currently feeling the strain from the lack of skilled workers.

What IWD 2021 means to Simply’s MD


Ruth Cobb from Simply​ shares her story on how she's gone from working her way up to becoming its owner highlighting challenges and successes

How to Prepare for Construction Disputes


In this feature Jessica Tresham and Hannah Gardiner of Womble Bond Dickinson write a guide on how to be prepared for construction disputes. 

Digital Technology Investment to Boost UK Economy


Investment in digital technology is set to increase UK GDP by £232bn in 2040, according to a new study by VMB and the Cebr

Has Competency Become more Defined Since Grenfell?


Since the tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire, the question of competency has rightly been brought to the fore