8 October 2020
Construction Activity Recovery Begins
The latest information from Builders' Conference shows that both the number and value of contracts awarded in September increased compared to recent months, providing a welcome boost for the industry. The number of contracts awarded in September was 450, which…
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9 July 2020
Construction Talent Retention Scheme to Launch
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has partnered with industry and Government to launch the Talent Retention Scheme later this month. Designed to retain and secure essential talent in the sector, this new online portal will support the redeployment of staff…
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26 June 2020
Leading Construction through Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically impacted businesses across the construction industry. In response, Build UK has engaged with its membership and the wider industry to ensure construction has stepped up to play a vital role in keeping people safe, supporting the…
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10 June 2020
Reskilling the Recovery
Build UK is pleased to be supporting a new campaign, Reskilling the Recovery, led by the London Progression Collaboration. The initiative helps large employers in London to support small construction firms and the supply chain across the capital by pledging…
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15 May 2020
Open Doors 2020 Review
Build UK has produced a video report of this year’s Open Doors, which took place as a virtual experience in March 2020 due to coronavirus. ‘Open Doors Goes Digital’ saw Build UK members share a variety of online resources, from ISG’s virtual tour…
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12 May 2020
Learning in Lockdown
Build UK client member Scape Group has created 'Learning in Lockdown', a week-long remote work experience programme for students aged 14-15, with the aim of helping young people out of work to gain experience during lockdown. 300 schools and over…
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