Sir Robert McAlpine on what employers want

Continuing our series featuring insights from major employers, Rachael Smith, people & culture executive director at Sir Robert McAlpine, tells Nicky Roger what the contractor looks for in candidates, where skills gaps are emerging and how it is using workforce planning to develop talent The post Sir Robert McAlpine on what employers want appeared first on Construction Management.

Building the water workforce starts with showing young people what’s possible

With billions being invested in water infrastructure, Anglian Water’s Amanda Bridger argues that building the workforce to deliver it starts with making careers in the sector visible and accessible to a much wider pool of young people The post Building the water workforce starts with showing young people what’s possible appeared first on Construction Management.

Attracting tradies is only the beginning — on both sides of the Tasman

Australia and New Zealand are taking different approaches to building their skilled trades workforce, from training people at home to attracting experienced tradespeople from overseas. But attracting people is only half the job. Retaining them, developing their skills and helping them build lasting careers is the bigger opportunity and challenge. In Australia, the Government’s free […] The post Attracting tradies is only the beginning — on both sides of the Tasman appeared first on Building Today.

Balfour Beatty to add 2,000 UK jobs as infrastructure work ramps up

Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty plans to expand its UK workforce by around 2,000 employees, increasing its headcount to around 16,000 by the end of next year. The post Balfour Beatty to add 2,000 UK jobs as infrastructure work ramps up appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Countrywide Surveying trains new surveyors

Countrywide Surveying Services has added six newly qualified surveyors to its team, with 35 trainees passing through its academy this year, as it seeks to replace an aging surveying workforce.

Understanding workforce motivational factors to incentivise improved productivity in pre-cast concrete construction

Improving productivity in construction is a focus for government and industry. The drive to succeed in both domestic and international markets has increased pressure on the construction industry to deliver greater efficiency. While innovation and technology have a significant part to play in achieving this goal, labour remains an essential component of success.

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Sustainability Short - Modern Slavery, 09012017

Can you spot the signs? A film designed to support your employees in understanding the signs of modern slavery in today’s working environment. The film explains how any individual on site can help identify victims of this crime and provides details of where to go to get help

Batimat - Is it really urgent to industrialise Construction (Part 1), 03102022

Cast Consultancy's CEO - Mark Farmer - addresses the Paris Conference on the modernisation of the Construction Industry [The video is in English after the first 3 minutes for approximately half-an-hour]

HM Government - Construction 2025

The Government wants to work with industry to ensure British companies are well-placed to take advantage of Early 2013 the Government worked with people across the construction industry to develop a long-term vision. The result is ‘Construction 2025’ a joint strategy which sets out how industry and Government will work together to put Britain at the forefront of global construction over the coming years. This document summarises the key themes and commitments within the strategy.

Building Magazine - Post-Brexit immigration - What happens now, 20022020

Gillian McKearney explains the new immigration landscape and what steps need to be taken

What measures should Employers be taking in the current heatwave to ensure their workforce can operate safely on sites?