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CITB: Getting training into shape
After a turbulent year, the CITB is to reinvent itself as a co-ordinator of skills delivery rather than a direct provider. Can a smaller CITB better tackle the industry’s big skills crisis?Â
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Market review: Portents of decline
Its second consecutive quarter of falling output puts the construction sector technically into recession – while the rest of the economy is growing slowly
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Tracker: October 2017
The total activity index indicates growth, and residential and non-residential activity is in positive territory
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The return of the clerk of works
Concerns about building quality and safety, especially in the wake of Grenfell, have led to calls for a more co-ordinated approach to accountability. Could the answer be to revive the largely lapsed role of clerk of works?
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What to specify: M&E
Low-noise air-conditioning, all-in-one emergency lighting, mechanical and digital security systems and office lighting that’s gentle on the eye are among this week’s featured products
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Good Employer Guide 2017: Beyond the nine to five
As Brexit uncertainty looks set to constrain employers’ ability to recruit and the skills gap widens, Debika Ray looks at what benefits the best employers are providing this year to keep their offices happy – and full
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Cladding sector: Think you've got it covered?
Several cladding firms may have fallen in recent years, but the collapse of Lakesmere this month came as a shock. If this can happen to the biggest firm in the sector – one seemingly in robust health – how worried should the others be?
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Top Specialist Contractors 2017
While Brexit is a worry, their UK focus means most specialist contractors have less to fear than some, and workloads are healthy for now. But there are concerns about the pipeline ahead, and payment issues are a headache
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Good Employer Guide 2017: Reaching out
Companies are engaging in outreach initiatives to make construction a more appealing career choice for young people. Debika Ray reports on how firms are working to recruit a diverse range of talented students, apprentices and people changing careers
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Projects: Hackney town hall
It’s taken 12 years to restore Hackney town hall after 80 years of neglect. Ike Ijeh assesses the results
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Infrastructure update: Investment review
Elisabeth Selk of Arcadis explores the opportunities for infrastructure delivery in the UK to dive into deeper pools of private finance
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Budget 2017: key points
The key talking points from Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget
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Contractors' Salary Survey 2017: Taking a rain check
Construction salaries are growing faster than most sectors as employers struggle to fill skills gaps, but worries over job security mean people are wary of making a move
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Magazine Project of the Year
New Scotland Yard is at the very forefront of cutting-edge technology and design
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: Construction Client of the Year
The Education and Skills Funding Agency currently has 1,000 projects under way
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Magazine Woman of the Year
Dervilla Mitchell is chair of Arup’s UK and EMEA business
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Magazine Personality of the Year
Richard Steer has been instrumental in developing Gleeds’ global footprint
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: CEO of the Year
Vince Clancy has led Turner Townsend through a stellar year
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards 2017: Digital Efficiency Initiative of the Year
The Square Construction App promotes apprenticeships where they are most needed