Industry News

24th January 2020

IR35 changes: what recruitment leaders think

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

Skyscraper in Birmingham 61-storey high

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

Jeremy Corbyn wants to move toward a four-day working week in the n...

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

Construction workers and mental health

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...

22nd October 2019

Refurbishment Sisk £87m phase 2 of Peabody estate

Sisk bags £87m phase 2 of Peabody estate rebuild Housing association Peabody has awarded John Sisk phase two of a major estate redevelopment near Clapham Junction train station in south...

30th September 2019

Willmott Dixon to restart Wolverhampton’s stalled civic hall

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to restart the £38m delayed refurbishment of Wolverhampton Civic Hall. The project stalled three months ago after just getting underway when contractor S...

17th September 2019

Battersea Power Station is monumental and the developer has secured...

Battersea Power Station is becoming a complete success and the developer has secured £600m of financing to press on with phase three of the project. Sir Robert McAlpine is construction...

3rd September 2019

Preferred Supplier List – The Carey Group

Careys are one of our longest cherished relationships and we provide them with top recruitment solutions. Being on Careys preferred supplier lists allows us successfully fulfil their jobs when need...

2nd February 2026

UK Driving & Logistics in 2026 – Workforce Demand, Operational...

The UK Driving & Logistics sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy as we move through 2026. From construction supply chains and retail distribution to infrastructure, manufacturing...

2nd February 2026

Major UK Construction Projects Driving Demand in 2026 – Spotlight o...

The UK construction industry is entering a critical delivery phase as large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects move from planning into active construction throughout 2026. Among th...

3rd January 2026

Why Site Supervisors Are the Bottleneck in 2026 Project Delivery

As the construction industry moves deeper into 2026, one challenge is becoming increasingly clear across live projects nationwide: the growing shortage of experienced Site Supervisors and senior si...

30th December 2025

Why Site Supervisors Are the Bottleneck in 2026 Project Delivery

As the construction industry moves deeper into 2026, one challenge is becoming increasingly clear across live projects nationwide: the growing shortage of experienced Site Supervisors and senior si...

30th December 2025

Market Insight: Construction, M&E and Logistics Demand Trends ...

As the UK and wider European market moves through the end of January 2026, demand across Construction, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), and Logistics continues to rise, driven by sustained in...

17th December 2025

AI, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure Drive Explosive Growth in the ...

The UK data centre sector is experiencing one of its most aggressive growth phases to date.Fuelled by AI adoption, cloud computing, hyperscale expansion and digital infrastructure investment, deman...

17th December 2025

UK Driving & Industrial Recruitment Update 2025: Why Demand fo...

E-commerce growth is back — and the UK logistics sector is under pressure After a turbulent few years, UK e-commerce volumes are climbing again in 2025, and the impact is...

14th December 2025

Logistics & Driving in 2026: What the New Year Means for the U...

Introduction: A Strong Start for Logistics in 2026 As we move into 2026, the UK logistics and driving sector enters the new year with momentum. Following sustained demand across freight,...

6th November 2025

How Strong Group Supports the UK’s Data Infrastructure Boom

Driving the Growth of the UK’s Digital Economy The UK is experiencing an unprecedented surge in digital transformation. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to fintech and e-commerce, d...

6th November 2025

The Rising Demand for Data Centre Engineers in the UK

Powering the UK’s Digital Future The UK’s digital infrastructure is expanding faster than ever before. From hyperscale facilities supporting global cloud services to regional edge data centres powe...

22nd October 2025

Hyperscale Facility – Dublin – Site managers, BMS engin...