Scanning the horizon: changes to employment law in 2026 and beyond

John Hayes is managing partner at law firm Constantine Law The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent in December, representing the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in decades. It shifts the balance of rights toward employees, while courts continue to expand the… The post Scanning the horizon: changes to employment law in 2026 and beyond appeared first on Construction News.

Office manager wins £23,500 damages after civils boss called her a ‘potato’

An engineering firm has been ordered to pay more than £23,500 for race-related harassment after an employee was called a “potato”. Bernadette Hayes, who is Irish, worked as an office manager for engineering company West Leeds Civils when the incidents took place between December 2023… The post Office manager wins £23,500 damages after civils boss called her a ‘potato’ appeared first on Construction News.

Colt wins approval for £2.5bn data centre expansion in west London

The trio of new data centres will add 97 megawatts to the available information technology power at Hayes Digital Park, taking the total capacity to 160 megawatts. The post Colt wins approval for £2.5bn data centre expansion in west London appeared first on Property Week.

Job spotlight: HR director, Edge

What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role. The post Job spotlight: HR director, Edge appeared first on Construction Management.

Bouygues wins £51m London school renewal

Bouygues UK has been confirmed as the main contractor for the £51m redevelopment of the Rosedale College site in Hayes, west London.