How Construction Suppliers Can Identify and Reach the Right B2B Buyers

The post How Construction Suppliers Can Identify and Reach the Right B2B Buyers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. What can construction suppliers do to gain more business without wasting time pursuing the wrong clients? The UK construction industry provides employment for thousands of companies which allows suppliers, manufacturers, machinery vendors, and subcontractors to enjoy certain benefits. Nevertheless, finding the right clients is sometimes complicated because sales teams usually fail to reach appropriate companies […]

Skanska defeats sexual harassment claim

An employment tribunal has dismissed a sexual harassment claim by a former Skanska employee filed almost 17 years out of time. The claim was lodged earlier this year, just months after the female former employee unsuccessfully sought a £12m settlement from the company. London South… The post Skanska defeats sexual harassment claim appeared first on Construction News.

Reducing Risks in Today’s Construction Workforce

Strong leadership in construction goes beyond managing projects—it’s about leading people well. One of the most significant sources of risk for construction companies doesn’t come from job sites or equipment, but from employment decisions made every day. Hiring, managing performance, disciplining and separating from employees are some of the most impactful responsibilities leaders carry. When […] <p>The post Reducing Risks in Today’s Construction Workforce first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Former Saint-Gobain sales director loses unfair dismissal claim

A former Saint-Gobain sales director has lost his unfair dismissal claim after he was fired following allegations of sexual harassment. Gary Postle was dismissed for gross misconduct in May 2025 after nearly 30 years with materials business Saint-Gobain Construction Products UK Ltd. Employment Judge M… The post Former Saint-Gobain sales director loses unfair dismissal claim appeared first on Construction News.

Data Centers Drive Construction Hiring in September as Residential Jobs Slide

U.S. construction employment rose despite weak national hiring, with specialty trades leading gains as industry wages increased faster than private-sector pay overall in September.

BCIS - Construction Inflation: is delivery a problem? 03072023

With 69% of British civil engineering firms reporting difficulties with finding skilled operatives, it’s perhaps no surprise that HS2 is now facing a labour shortage. As labour looks set to become the next cost driver, we ask the question: Construction inflation: is delivery a problem? The BCIS webinar team will provide valuable expertise and insights throughout the session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions.

nla - The future of work in London, 10102022

More Londoners are working from home than other parts of the country, according to Richard Brown, who has been working with King’s College London to understand how Covid has altered the way Londoners now work and what the future of employment in the city will look like. He talks to Peter Murray

CNBC - Why Starbucks, Apple And Google Are Unionizing Now For The First Time, 05082022

Since December, workers have led a surge of unionization unlike anything the U.S. has seen since the Great Depression. First-ever unions have now formed at more than 200 Starbucks, an Apple store in Maryland, a Google Fiber contractor, REI, Trader Joe’s, Kickstarter, and a gaming division of Microsoft. Here’s why experts say it’s happening now, and why these progressive companies are fighting back against the movements.

The B1M - Construction 2025 Explained 09032016

B1M’s Fred Mills explaining why construction matters, why it needs to change and how to approach the radical targets proposed. The British government have an Industrial Strategy that supports job creation and economic growth. As part of that Strategy, they are forming partnerships with key, influential sectors – including construction. “Construction 2025” is the strategy developed by industry and the UK Government to improve construction by 2025.

Reinventing schools would boost Britain by £125bn a year, Times Education Commission finds

Reform of the education system would give the British economy a £125 billion-a-year boost to profits, according to a study published by The Times Education Commission.

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