The construction industry has historically been sorely lacking in opportunities for women, who represent only 13% of the industry and just 1% of tradespeople according to Autodesk’s latest research on the talent challenges facing the sector.
New data showing a technical recession and lower construction output in the UK send a message to government that “cuts have consequences”, according to representatives of the civil engineering and construction sectors.
Local authorities have “widespread issues” with “ill-fitting” personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the PPE Campaign.
Requirement for developers to ensure a 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) has come into effect today, 12 February, with experts welcoming the move but warning of the effect it could have on local planning authorities.
HS2 Ltd and Sellafield Ltd have been recognised for their respective work to improve equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
Instead of coming into force in 2023, new rules for biodiversity net gain (BNG) were delayed twice before coming into effect today, 12 February 2024. The two pushbacks were met with a mixed reaction across the industry, but with the statutory obligation to deliver a 10% BNG kicking in today,…
It should seem almost inconceivable today that, with the many management tools and techniques available, we still hear of programmes, projects and major procurements that incur significantly disruptive issues.
Aerial photos showing the early stages of the 170km long city The Line in Saudi Arabia have been shared by Neom’s chief operating officer.
Indigenous Shompen people will be eliminated from Great Nicobar Island if India’s plan to create a strategic trade and defence hub goes ahead, academics have warned.
As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, we’re calling on employers in the engineering and technology sector to get behind apprenticeships. We need to unlock the potential of this important career pathway and help address some of the UK’s workforce challenges.
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