Bedfordshire council lines up £360m framework refresh

Central Bedfordshire Council has published plans for a new £360m construction framework as it prepares to refresh its main procurement vehicle for public building projects. The framework will run from October 2026 to September 2030 and cover a range of building construction works across the… The post Bedfordshire council lines up £360m framework refresh appeared first on Construction News.

BCATS refresh: Strengthening pathways into the trades

The BCITO remains committed to helping learners gain the practical skills they need to build a rewarding and enduring career in the trades. A significant milestone in this commitment is the transition from the Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) unit standards to skill standards. This change ensures BCATS continues to reflect the needs of employers, educators, and industry. Since its introduction in 2008 by the BCITO and the Built Environment Training Alliance (BETA), the BCATS programme has supported […] The post BCATS refresh: Strengthening pathways into the trades appeared first on Building Today.

New NY Union Peer Network Brings Construction Suicide Prevention to Jobsites

The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York has launched the Building Trades Peer Support Network with 1,000 peer supporters across NYC’s unionized construction industry.

‘It’s not weak to speak’: NYC construction unions launch mental health initiative

The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York unveiled a peer-to-peer program designed to train members and reduce the rate of suicide in construction.

MCS Group profit halves amid ‘slowdown in the sector’

Turnover at steel-framed building construction specialist MCS Group has fallen by £9m to £101m as “global economic volatility and business failures continue to impact the industry”. Accounts for the year to 31 May 2025 showed the firm’s pre-tax profit halved from £7.1m to £3.5m. The… The post MCS Group profit halves amid ‘slowdown in the sector’ appeared first on Construction News.

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