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UK Construction Sector Warns of Labour Shortfall Amid Housing Push

sarahrudge — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:27:54 +0000

The UK Government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes within the next five years to tackle the housing crisis and stimulate economic growth. However, industry experts warn that a severe labour shortage—particularly among skilled trades such as bricklayers—could jeopardise this goal. Angela Rayner recently outlined plans to accelerate housebuilding by cutting red tape and prioritising…

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From sustainability to apprenticeships: Dornan Group’s Managing Director discusses investments in the company’s operations

Iain — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:38:26 +0000

Dornan Group (Dornan), a Turner Company, has established itself as a major mechanical and electrical (M&E), and HVAC engineering and construction company through its extensive project experience across various sectors in Europe. Whether these projects consist of building state-of-the-art data centres or life sciences facilities, the company consistently delivers the best results for its clients.

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Apprenticeships for tomorrow’s workforce

Iain — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:58:01 +0000

The construction industry has faced a barrage of challenges in recent years, from economic volatility and labour shortages to increasing demand for sustainable building practices. Julie Deeley, director of operations at EN:Able Futures, part of Efficiency North, highlights how avenues like apprenticeships and skills development can unlock the sector’s potential. To navigate the labyrinth of…

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Decades of experience and a people-centred approach form the foundations of NRA Roofing’s growth and success

Iain — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:09:09 +0000

Equipped with over four decades of experience and expertise, family-owned NRA Roofing & Flooring Services (NRA) has been providing innovative roofing solutions to the private and public sectors since 1980. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the UK’s largest privately-owned roofing contractors, offering a wide scope of services, including pitched slating and tiling, heritage lead, hot melt…

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Vanessa Sirima explains why appropriate head protection is more than just a hard hat

Iain — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:38:16 +0000

When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), hard hats are sometimes seen as a box ticking exercise. However, it is critical to consider workers’ unique role demands to provide them with appropriate PPE. Effectively reviewing what additional helmet enhancements would help to protect the workers and improve their productivity could increase your PPE compliance on a day-to-day basis.

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The life of a structural engineer

Iain — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:49:27 +0000

The routes into a career in structural engineering have changed significantly in the past two decades. My path into the industry was very traditional – A Levels, degree, master’s, job – but there are now numerous options, and we see ever-increasing numbers coming through alternative pathways such as part-time degrees and apprenticeships. There is still a perception with some people within the…

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Construction Industry Workforce Crisis: 10,000 Workers Needed by 2029

sarahrudge — Tue, 28 May 2024 08:18:34 +0000

The construction industry is facing a significant workforce crisis. According to a recent report by the Construction and Trade Business Institute (CTBI), an additional 10,000 workers will be needed over the next five years to meet industry demands. This pressing issue is compounded by an ageing workforce, insufficient recruitment of young talent, and the increasing complexity of construction…

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With a fresh rebrand, James Frew is preparing for the next century of success

Iain — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:11:53 +0000

James Frew Ltd (James Frew) is one of the largest privately-owned building service companies in Scotland, providing integrated property solutions in plumbing, gas maintenance, mechanical services, heating, electrical installations, and property upgrades for both public and private sector clients. With more than a century of experience, the business is well-equipped to deliver integrated property…

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Yosof Ewing, construction entrepreneur and business rights campaigner, is set on inspiring change

Iain — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:21 +0000

Known as the Contract Coach®, Yosof Ewing is an entrepreneur on a mission to make the industry fairer for subcontractors, or as he prefers to call them specialist contractors. He wants the law to change to better protect construction subcontractors from Tier 1 contractors, who are often guilty of late payments and using bullying tactics to silence those trying to fight back. He is an adjudication…

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Biodiversity net gain is real – some points of interest.

Iain — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:55:04 +0000

After a couple of delays, the government has finally implemented legislation that made biodiversity net gain mandatory from 12 February 2024 for larger permissions and 2 April 2024 for smaller ones. This article looks at some issues that this throws up. For Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) requiring consent under the Planning Act 2008, the expected date of introduction…

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