UK’s biggest energy transition risk isn’t skills shortages – it’s skills loss

The UK's energy transition has a workforce problem. But it isn't the one most people are talking about. The post UK’s biggest energy transition risk isn’t skills shortages – it’s skills loss appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Boosting Field Team Efficiency Across the UK

The post Boosting Field Team Efficiency Across the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Managing a distributed workforce across the UK comes with huge daily hurdles. From tracking travel times to ensuring parts arrive on site, team leaders face non-stop friction. Smarter strategies and modern digital tools help trade businesses streamline operations, boost output, and keep clients happy. The Hidden Costs of Poor Field Coordination Lost time on the […]

Shortlist revealed for CN Workforce Awards 2026

The shortlist for the CN Workforce Awards 2026 has been unveiled. A total of 138 entries – up 17 per cent on last year’s event – have been chosen across 22 categories, highlighting the quality of submissions this year. Tier one contractors are represented in… The post Shortlist revealed for CN Workforce Awards 2026 appeared first on Construction News.

Keltbray Group back in profit after cutting two thirds of workforce

Keltbray Group's profit has jumped 300 per cent back into the black as its workforce was cut by two thirds. The Surrey-based firm, which was ranked 35th in the 2025 CN100, posted pre-tax profit of £16.3m after suffering a loss of £8.1m the previous year,… The post Keltbray Group back in profit after cutting two thirds of workforce appeared first on Construction News.

CCNZ calls for unified approach to infrastructure in Election Manifesto ‘26

A stable pipeline of civil works, optimised procurement, decreased compliance and regulatory cost, better workforce and capacity, and improved infrastructure resilience are what New Zealand’s civil construction industry expects from an incoming government. These are the key themes put to political parties across the political spectrum by Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ), with the launch of […] The post CCNZ calls for unified approach to infrastructure in Election Manifesto ‘26 appeared first on Building Today.

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?