Tag: Construction
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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…
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Cambridge lecture 2025 – Construction Management
They will be joined by: Dr Brian Sheil, director of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke associate professor in construction engineering; Peter Sillett, performance coach and operations director, Coaching Cultural Solutions; and James Richards, survey manager, Benchmark Surveys. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Manchester centre helps local people into construction work
CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester. Morris is a senior construction manager with Far East Consortium (FEC), which opened the centre in partnership with Manchester City Council. The centre offers a series of training courses and hands-on classes that give learners…
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‘Safety belongs to everyone’: What construction leaders value most
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week provides the opportunity for reflection on best practices and a renewed commitment to training and compliance. But it is also a chance to explore new approaches and techniques that can help continue to improve…
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How On-Demand Storage Boosts Construction Efficiency
In commercial construction, precision is only part of the equation. Projects succeed or stall based on how effectively materials, equipment, and resources are managed on-site. As job site constraints grow tighter—due to shrinking urban footprints, supply chain unpredictability, or phased construction schedules—storage has become a critical part of the planning process. Contractors and developers are…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Contractor 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 Contractor of the Year award. This category recognises the contractor – main contractor or specialist – that has demonstrated excellence and transformed their business through the adoption of digital methodologies and technologies.…
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Top 10 Construction Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
The construction and engineering industries continue to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and resilience. Over the years, these sectors have modernized, integrating new technologies that are transforming how work is done. Innovative solutions are making job sites safer, more efficient, and more productive. Companies are increasingly focused on adopting technologies that can improve working conditions for employees.…