News Controversial Stonehenge tunnel plans scrapped Planning consent has been officially revoked for the A303 Stonehenge project, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
News Government’s 1.5 million homes plan must not sacrifice quality, MPs warn A cross-party group of MPs has warned the government risks squandering a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” if it fails to safeguard quality as it seeks to deliver 1.5 million new homes.
News Political uncertainty weighs on roofing contractors, NFRC report shows The uncertain political landscape is a growing challenge for roofing firms, according to the latest report from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
People Making £600m count: how government can close construction’s skills gap The government’s latest fiscal update may have been light on construction announcements but its £600m plan to train more workers could still prove important for employers
People Why apprenticeships are central to construction competence National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to celebrate how vital apprenticeships are to developing a skilled, competent and safety-conscious workforce, writes Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation.
People Graham welcomes MP’s site visit to promote alcohol awareness Contractor Graham has welcomed local transport minister, Lilian Greenwood, to its Dyecoats site, as part of its commitment to improving safety and wellbeing in the construction industry.
People How DWP is helping construction employers build a stronger future Through a collaborative approach to recruitment and upskilling, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to helping construction employers meet the industry’s workforce demands.
News Proposed safety reforms signal move to single construction regulator The government has confirmed it will introduce primary legislation to regulate the fire engineering profession, aimed at strengthening public safety and raising professional accountability.
People Government unveils plans for 50,000 new apprenticeships A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government.
People Autumn budget: ‘bolder measures’ needed on construction skills The autumn budget has been met with both relief and concern across the construction industry.
People Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis A new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has warned that without radical reforms, the construction industry risks falling short of the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
People BWF CEO: We are united against ‘dumbing down’ of apprenticeships Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), tells CM People why industry leaders are coming together in response to the government’s proposed apprenticeship reforms.
People Government calls for employer insights to combat illegal working The UK government has launched a consultation on the extension of the right to work scheme.
News New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London.
People Construction coalition slams proposed apprenticeship reforms A broad coalition of construction organisations has written to the prime minister, warning that proposed apprentice reforms pose a serious threat to competence and safety across the workforce.
News Government must learn from HS2 ‘disaster’, PAC chair warns The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has urged government to avoid repeating the mistakes made during the ongoing HS2 project.
News UK planning bill changes aim to unshackle ‘stubborn’ system The government has proposed a series of new measures it hopes will turbocharge planning and infrastructure delivery across Britain.
News Energy efficiency scheme failures slammed in damning NAO report Poor-quality installations, weak government oversight and inadequate audit and monitoring have all contributed to failures in the Energy Company Obligation scheme.
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