Employment
Potential changes to flexible working legislation
17 Mar 23
Changes to the right to ask for flexible working is changing and businesses must change with it. But what could the consultation mean?
The importance of diversity, inclusion, and equality within the construction industry
5 Dec 22
How diversity and inclusion can help tackle the construction skills shortage.
The benefits of eco-friendly construction
11 Nov 22
Construction companies in the UK are under pressure to adopt eco-friendly construction methods. This is because of the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting its targets for renewable energy. Construction companies are also facing pressure from customers who are increasingly interested in sustainable buildings. This drive is echoed
New digital right to work checks for British and Irish workers
4 Nov 22
Construction employers need to adopt new digital right to work checks.
Lying on your CV could cost you
21 Oct 22
In this article, we explore the legalities surrounding dishonest CVs.
Mental Health in Construction: Actions speak louder than words
30 Sep 22
We need to make proactive changes to reduce stress levels that can cause poor mental health in construction
£87M funding for engineering skills
28 Sep 22
ECITB launches new skills strategy.
HS2 jobs boost for West Midlands
14 Sep 22
Some 1,000 jobs will be created in the West Midlands.
Construction sees highest number of administrations
12 Sep 22
The construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in the first six months of the year.
Extreme weather catastrophic for construction
30 Aug 22
Following a summer of unpredictable extremes and unsettled weather, experts in construction are calling for sector leaders to seriously rethink their practices or face heading for catastrophic delays. Ian Atkinson, construction partner at law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson warned: “In a sector that has seen many challenges including, materials shortages,
