Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan, president of the Specialist Contractors’ Group has begun a one-year term as chairman of the Strategic Forum for Construction. SFfC provides an interface between Government and the construction industry with the aims of achieving maximum value for clients, end users and stakeholders and ensuring consistent delivery of world-class products and projects.
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle skills shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages.
Six in 10 UK businesses look to adapt operations in response to extreme heat
According to the Q2 Barclays Business Prosperity Index, six in 10 businesses surveyed (60%) have either increased investment to adapt to extreme heat (37%) or are considering doing so (23%).
