Tag: initiative
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IPAF launches fundraising initiative to support cancer research
“Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, rental company or training centre, every contribution matters. Your support can directly impact Weston Park Cancer Charity’s clinical trials, which are expanding treatment options and improving survival outcomes for cancer patients around the world.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Modern slavery initiative to highlight survivor experiences
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“Through the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we support thousands of professionals across the built environment and infrastructure sectors to better understand and manage modern slavery risks,” said EJ Allen, lead consultant for modern slavery and human rights at Action Sustainability. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Nationwide Platforms manager champions mental health initiative
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Nationwide Platforms is showcasing an employee’s commitment to supporting mental health at the company and in the local community. Jason McCrae, major projects manager – Midlands at Nationwide Platforms, is championing the Men Walking and Talking initiative, which brings men together for regular walks. Founded in 2021, the initiative aims to…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…
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Skills initiative steers prison leavers into construction jobs
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Dan Edwards, director of Constructed Pathways, said: “Individuals nearing release may not be the first group of people that employers consider when facing a labour shortage. But by working in partnership with the prison, we are able to ensure that we’re working with people who want to turn their lives around, work hard in their…
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Ecore wins SEAL Award for environmental initiative
Reinforcing its leadership in circular manufacturing, Ecore International, North America’s largest producer of recycled scrap-tire-derived rubber products, has earned the prestigious SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiatives category. This award category honors specific environmental and sustainability initiatives led by companies ranging from well-recognized brands to high-growth start-ups and scale-ups. Image Courtesy of: Ecore…
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The Digital Roads of the Future Initiative
Dr. Ioannis Brilakis, Laing O’Rourke Reader in Construction Engineering at University of Cambridge (UK) presents at the WDBE Community Session titled “How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction” on September 22, 2021. The session hosts were Aarni Heiskanen (https://aec-business.com) and Paul Wilkinson (http://extranetevolution.com). The session program is at https://kirahub.org/en/wdbe/community-session-supersensing-for-infrastructure-construction/ The post The Digital Roads of the…