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Moving beyond EDI to embed good employment


The benefits of EDI - higher retention, more productive teams, and healthy morale - are crucial.

Universities fear government reforms will stifle construction sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships


Industry fears forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many construction firms from upskilling their workforce.

Pagabo provides clarity on impacts of new NPPS and PPNs


The Labour government’s new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) sets out strategic priorities for public procurement.

Damning report from PAC on HS2


'A case book example of how not to run a major project' is the damning comment from the Public Accounts Committee.

Alternative building practices are crucial to unlocking AI infrastructure benefits


With AI capabilities developing at an unprecedented pace, the government has announced its AI Opportunities Action Plan.

The renewables revolution in the Scottish Highlands


The Highlands are at the heart of a transformative renewables revolution, poised to lead a generational shift in energy production.

How is the Procurement Act going to drive social value


The regulations laid out within the Procurement Act 2023 will go live today.

How degree apprenticeships can help the construction industry to get workers with lifelong skills


How construction organisations can help their employees develop the critical, lifelong skills needed to support the industry’s growth.

Government correct to head off Climate and Nature Bill


The ‘Climate and Nature Private Members’ Bill’, seeks to set new legally binding targets for climate and nature.

Reflections and predictions: Leading professionals discuss the year ahead for 2025


Leading industry experts give their perspectives on the key trends poised to define 2025.