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The construction of Cambridge’s new specialist paediatric hospital is advancing, with contractor selection set to commence soon. The Cambridge Children’s Hospital project took a significant step fo...
2nd September 2024
As a recruiter in the construction industry, it’s crucial to stay informed about developments that may impact the market, particularly those related to supply chains and competition. Recently...
1st August 2024
The Labour Party has announced its commitment to accelerating housebuilding immediately upon taking office, before winning the election. In an interview with The Times, party leader Sir Keir Starme...
13th June 2024
Peabody Selects Contractors for £1 Billion London Repair Contracts: Peabody has provisionally chosen five contractors, including Wates and Kier, for £1 billion in maintenance and repair contracts a...
13th June 2024
Kier has been awarded the contract to construct a four-storey office building for civil servants in Darlington. This project, valued at £118 million, will encompass the design and construction of...
18th February 2020
HS2’s go-ahead will see the UK construction market “tighten” and will benefit firms not directly working on the project, analysts have claimed. Prime minister Boris Johnson told the House of...
12th February 2020
We aim to maintain a ultimate recruitment solutions to ensure we create long-lasting relationship with our clients. This allows us to develop a deep understanding of their businesses. Being a...
24th January 2020
Can a ‘Boris Bounce’ spring construction from productivity prison? As we enter the 2020s, talk of a ‘Boris bounce’ is getting an enthusiastic response from construction. With the Conser...
24th January 2020
The REC and leaders from 14 of the UK’s top recruitment firms have written to the Chancellor expressing concerns about the planned changes to IR35 rules. The letter calls for...
21st January 2020
A 61-storey skyscraper in west Birmingham has won planning approval and is set to become the tallest building in the city. A contractor is yet to be appointed on the tower...
21st November 2019
Labour wants to move toward a four-day working week inside a decade in power. Jeremy Corbyn’s plan for a four-day working week is LAUGHED at by audience members during crunch...
15th November 2019
Nine out of ten construction bosses are suffering mental health problems caused by late payment. A survey run by engineering services trade bodies ECA and BESA found a host of...
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11th June 2025
A new era for local infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country Billions are being committed to local transport networks in a bold infrastructure drive from the Labour government,...
11th June 2025
Shaping the future of UK health protection Laing O’Rourke has clinched two major biosecurity contracts worth a combined £919 million, reinforcing its leading position in high‑tech health infrastruc...
6th March 2025
The UK building sector is presently experiencing a substantive shortages problem, one that risks slowing the country’s lofty house-building and infrastructure goals. Examining best-practice t...
6th March 2025
Construction in the UK is suffering from acute labour shortages, trailing only behind accommodation and food services in this regard. Data recently released by the Construction Industry Federation ...
6th March 2025
The construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has...
5th March 2025
This year, the UK construction sector is set to embark on a series of revolutionary projects that will reshape the country’s infrastructure and cityscapes. In addition to highlighting the mos...
28th January 2025
As we approach 2025, the construction industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by technological advancements. These innovations are not only reducing environme...
28th January 2025
In a significant advancement for the UK’s renewable energy landscape, Statera Energy has announced plans to construct a 680-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Trafford Low C...
4th December 2024
The Labour Party’s recent annual conference in Liverpool was bustling with discussions around housing and infrastructure. Among the 29 fringe events that included “housing” in their tit...
4th December 2024
The UK construction industry has shown modest yet positive signs of growth, as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight an increase in output during September...
4th November 2024
The construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage, which has become a pressing challenge in recent years. As recruitment specialists at Strong Group, we recognise the critical ro...
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