Guidance from the Industry Task and Finish Group on the Management of Competence in Organisations is being prepared for publication this month (May), according to its technical author.

The new building safety regime puts an obligation on principal contractors to demonstrate competency. David Wellwood explains McLaughlin & Harvey’s approach

A new training scheme has been launched to help improve competence in damp proof course (DPC) installation.

The minimum requirements for procurement professionals’ understanding of information management and digital technology have been set out in a new competence framework.

AI can speed up many processes in construction, from design and scheduling to contract and risk management, but it won’t lead to any across-the-board productivity gains as long as the industry’s fragmented business model remains the default.

Is the construction industry overlooking a rich talent pool by failing to emply refugees like Omar, who now works for Kier?

A system using AI and robotics to automate and improve the economic benefits of recycling could be available for use within construction in 12 months.