Tag: Construction
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Youth mobility scheme: an opportunity for construction?
The UK construction sector continues to grow, supported by increased investment in infrastructure and housing developments. With demand on the rise, the need for skilled labour is becoming more apparent. The CSN Industry Outlook 2024-2028 estimates that 251,500 additional construction workers will be needed in the UK by 2028 to meet demand. While vacancies have…
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One to watch: Jack Spittal, Cormac Construction
Jack Spittal, site manager of Cormac Construction, on choosing construction over the navy, addressing the skills shortage and sustainability, and career ambitions. Why did you choose construction for a career? What else might you have done? I chose construction as a career because I’ve always been interested in how things are built and the impact…
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One to watch: Jack Spittal, Cormac Construction
Jack Spittal, site manager of Cormac Construction, on choosing construction over the navy, addressing the skills shortage and sustainability, and career ambitions. Why did you choose construction for a career? What else might you have done? I chose construction as a career because I’ve always been interested in how things are built and the impact…
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How Commercial Construction Firms Can Attract High-Value Clients
Attracting high-value clients in commercial construction requires a clear strategy, an eye for opportunity, and the ability to showcase value beyond price. In today’s market, businesses want trustworthy partnerships, which means building bonds with companies that boast a solid reputation and communicate well while consistently delivering quality. How do you position your firm as their…
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How Commercial Construction Firms Can Attract High-Value Clients
Attracting high-value clients in commercial construction requires a clear strategy, an eye for opportunity, and the ability to showcase value beyond price. In today’s market, businesses want trustworthy partnerships, which means building bonds with companies that boast a solid reputation and communicate well while consistently delivering quality. How do you position your firm as their…
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New website champions black construction professionals
Diversitas has unveiled a new website to help promote and encourage increased leadership among black professionals within the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and across the built environment. The umbrella body was launched in 2023, with support from CIC under the direction of past chair Justin Sullivan. The new digital platform will provide a central hub…
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New website champions black construction professionals
Diversitas has unveiled a new website to help promote and encourage increased leadership among black professionals within the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and across the built environment. The umbrella body was launched in 2023, with support from CIC under the direction of past chair Justin Sullivan. The new digital platform will provide a central hub…
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Construction employers claim nearly £130m in CITB grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. During the 2024-25 financial year, CITB allocated nearly £130 million in grant support. Of this funding, £71.4 million was provided through various apprenticeship grants, supporting more than 30,000 learners and 10,000 employers,…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025 finalists: Digital Consultancy of the Year shortlist
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Consultancy of the Year award. This category rewards the digital construction consultancy that has demonstrated excellence and helped their client(s) transform their businesses or projects through the adoption of digital processes and…
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A Safer Skyline: How AI Can Protect Construction Forces
As cities like New York continue to grow and expand their skylines, so does the human cost and risk of building it. According to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH), the number of construction deaths rose a staggering 43% across 2024. Of those deaths, 74% were classified as preventable. Major metropolitan…