Category: News
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Third of young would consider construction career, CIOB survey shows
However, CIOB said, if construction roles such as site managers, skilled trades, designers, architects and surveyors are excluded from careers advice provided in schools, young people will not take up construction apprenticeships and the skills gap will persist. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Kier supports UK-first study into seagrass use to fight microplastics
Matt Tompsett, head of sustainability and environment at Kier Transportation, said: “Our seagrass meadows need protecting and restoring. They are fantastic carbon sinks, rich in biodiversity, slow coastal erosion – and our study is focused on understanding if it can trap and remove microplastic from the ocean.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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BSI announces consultation for inclusive PPE standard
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced a public consultation that will allow stakeholders to review and provide feedback on its draft standard for inclusive PPE. Through this process, BSI hopes to ensure the standard is relevant, clear and technically accurate – promoting equitable access to safety clothing and equipment. The publication of the standard…
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In pictures | The best images of February
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Tideway connected After 10 years of construction, the last of 21 connections has been made between the original Victorian sewers and the new 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel, bringing the entire system into operation, protecting the tidal Thames from sewage pollution. Canal cranage Contractor…
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‘Significant work to do’: industry reacts to government’s Grenfell Inquiry response
“We recognise there is a significant amount of work to do and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, while a positive step, was only the beginning. We are ready to play our part in improving the culture in the sector and ensuring construction professionals are appropriately competent to conduct their roles, not only…
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Government to introduce single building regulator and chief construction advisor
The government will introduce a new single regulator responsible for the entire construction industry, deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed. Rayner made the commitment as she shared the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report today (26 February) in Parliament, in which it accepted all of the Inquiry’s recommendations. The…
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CCTV footage captures moment welder crushed at shipyard
Warning: the footage may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. CCTV footage shared by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows the moment a welder was crushed while working at a shipyard in Sunderland. David Vinsome, 37, sustained multiple rib fractures and internal injuries, including an abdominal wall burst, as a result…
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Bluebeam sponsors Digital Construction Awards again
Chris Curling, EMEA sales manager at Bluebeam, said: “We‘re delighted to sponsor the prestigious Digital Construction Awards again in 2025, celebrating the hard work, dedication, and excellence of those who inspire and drive innovation in their field. It’s an honour to support such remarkable achievements and to be part of a night that recognises outstanding…
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CIOB welcomes Institute of Roofing members following trade body’s dissolution
CIOB CEO, Caroline Gumble, said: “We have the broadest membership base of any professional body in the built environment. Often referred to as the integrated team, our members represent the vast array of disciplines needed to create, manage, and conserve our built world. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Social landlord did not repair roof because ‘quotes were too high’
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, commented on the cases highlighted in the report: “We now know that Awaab’s Law will apply to social landlords responding to damp and mould from October 2025. The sector has seven months left to mobilise, and we know many landlords are doing so. View the original article and our Inspiration here