Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as national frameworks director for its construction business, as long-serving executive Deane Hudson prepares to retire after 39 years. Smith will lead Kier’s national frameworks…
After two decades working across continents and disciplines, Mania Alabadla reflects on how sustainability has evolved – and why trust, technical credibility and long-term thinking are essential to delivering real…
Nicola Hodkinson argues that apprenticeships remain one of construction’s greatest drivers of social mobility, but warns that current policy and economic structures are preventing employers from delivering them at scale.…
Many business owners haven’t built a company, they’ve built a system that relies on them – and growth depends on a shift in structure, says Greg Wilkes. When the founder…
The lack of women in leadership roles is not a pipeline issue, argues Yanmo Adetula. The truth is more nuanced. Image: Dreamstime The construction industry has spent years talking about…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). The move is aimed at improving…
IPAF has released the third video in its Share Your Story safety series, developed using real-life incident experiences shared by its members. Through reconstructing actual events, the initiative aims to…
Niamh Southwell, 22, is in the final year of her Level 6 Construction Management apprenticeship with BAM. Here, she reveals her experience and insights. Niamh Southwell “I wanted a career…
Our latest contract clinic question comes from a main contractor, which has hit unexpected cables and pipes during the groundworks phase of a residential project. Paul Woodley explains the options…
CIOB is backing the International Model Building Act, which aims to help countries build public trust in the built environment. By Rod Sweet Aftermath of a fire at a Madrid…