News Mace Consult carve-out marks ‘exciting new chapter’ Mace Consult is officially a standalone company, following a majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
News Grid investment could boost construction by £20bn, report says An investment of £34bn in the grid over the next 15 years would unlock £194bn for the wider economy, according to a new study from Arup.
People UK government announces £275m skills package Thousands of British workers are set to benefit from new training and apprenticeship opportunities as part of the government’s ‘modern industrial strategy’.
People CITB announces £39m investment in construction colleges The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a major investment in National Construction Colleges (NCCC) over the next three years.
Opinion Why increased construction investment will kickstart growth While the industry awaits details of the infrastructure strategy, it must ensure that it will be able to deliver on the country’s plans, writes Nitesh Patel.
People Government announces £600m investment in construction skills New reforms aim to help address skills shortages and attract a generation of new talent to construction
People Autumn Statement: Industry cautiously welcomes skills investment Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £50m of funding for apprentices in engineering and other growth sectors
Opinion Private investment in construction is strong, now we need government commitment Although the construction sector has shown great resilience in recent years, it still needs clarity from government to plan ahead, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.
People Employee ownership trusts: what are the pros and cons? The option of selling companies to employees is providing an interesting alternative route for business owners looking to hand over greater control
Digital Construction Drones go underground for Scottish Water Scottish Water is using LiDAR-equipped drones to survey its network of sewers.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.