Fears for construction as City & Guilds consults on job cuts

One of the UK’s biggest construction qualification providers has launched a consultation into potential job cuts, sparking the threat of industrial action. City & Guilds, which was bought by Greek firm PeopleCert last year, confirmed to Construction News that it had launched a consultation on… The post Fears for construction as City & Guilds consults on job cuts appeared first on Construction News.

Beck Interiors’ ex-staff win 90-day protective award

An employment tribunal has awarded 75 former Beck Interiors employees a protective award equivalent to 90 days’ pay, after finding the company failed to comply with collective redundancy consultation requirements. Employment judge Mary Siddall ruled that the Surrey-based contractor breached section 188 of the Trade… The post Beck Interiors’ ex-staff win 90-day protective award appeared first on Construction News.

CIOB urges government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate 

As the government’s consultation on banning social media for under-16s comes to a close, CIOB has urged ministers to consider the impact any restrictions could have on careers guidance for young people. The post CIOB urges government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate  appeared first on Construction Management.

Government launches consultation on future of built environment professions

The government has launched a call for evidence to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trade, and occupations. The post Government launches consultation on future of built environment professions appeared first on Construction Management.

Hinkley Point C applies for permission for more on-site backup power

NNB Generation Company (HPC), the firm behind Hinkley Point C, has launched a consultation as part of its application for a variation to its permit to allow for more backup power generation. The post Hinkley Point C applies for permission for more on-site backup power appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

The Sunday Times - HS2: Living in Britain's biggest building site 30012021

A brief video that touches on some of the environmental impacts in constructing the HS2 line, especially communities and residents near the railway route