News Government puts jobs and skills at heart of public procurement Government reforms will double the weighting given to social value in contracts worth more than £5m
People Kier prison project puts rehabilitation at heart of social value agenda CIOB chiefs visit Kier prison project to see Hard Hat Ready programme in action
News Winvic’s mammoth logistics park crosses finish line amid industry accolades The new Segro Logistics Park Northampton is one of the UK’s biggest rail-connected logistics hubs.
People How demonstrable social value turns good buildings into great ones The standard of proof for social value is now the measure of how investment improved lives and strengthened places.
Academic articles Social value and construction projects: can it be measured practically by FM clients? A study by Dr Terence Lam provides a measurement framework for clients assessing social value when procuring construction projects on university estates
People Pagabo launches Community Impact Awards to recognise social value in construction Procurement specialist Pagabo has launched a new awards programme celebrating projects that deliver lasting social value and positive outcomes for communities in the UK.
People Quieter decisions, greater impact: why social value must move from metrics to meaning Clare Gill, head of social value at HBC Construction (HBC), says social value is too often about a headline opportunity and needs to deliver real change.
People Faith and infrastructure delivery: the missing strategic partnership Social value depends on strong partnerships – yet faith-based communities are too often seen as an obligation, not a strategic asset. Yusuf Javaid explains
People Construction careers hub launched to support disability inclusion Sacyr UK is working with the National Diversity Employment and Advisory Service (NDEAS) to help support people who are out of work due to a disability into construction careers.
People Amey unveils employment programme for young offenders y, in partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity, is rolling out its new youth rehabilitation initiative across the prison estate in England and Wales.
People How to build social value on construction sites: three industry exemplars Desiree Blamey explains why respectful community engagement goes beyond the rulebook and shares practical ways to make it happen.
People Kier Transportation marks social value milestone Kier Transportation is celebrating its latest accreditation from Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM).
People Lovell Renew praised for social value commitment Lovell Renew has been recognised by tenant engagement body Tpas for its people-focused approach.
People Amey’s new recruit pledges to boost employment of ex-offenders Amey has appointed a rehabilitation lead as part of its commitment to employing ex-offenders across the business and wider supply chain.
People EDI in construction: creating a space where everyone belongs Ashe Construction has launched an initiative that aims to increase the representation of women and underrepresented groups on site.
People Construction careers programme marks first anniversary Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) – a careers programme launched to introduce young people in Essex to the construction industry – is celebrating its first anniversary.
People Prisoners primed for construction careers A new training programme is helping to prepare prisoners for careers in the construction industry.
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme.
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