Wages for tradesmen set to rise because of lack of skills
Tradesmen and professionals look to be in for large wage rises in the coming months according to new data gathered in a survey by Ionic recruitment with permanent and contract…
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Month: August 2015
A-Level students urged towards apprenticeships by CITB
A-Level students have been reminded of the value of apprenticeships, as they pick up their exam results. Although many of those getting their grades today will look to make the…
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Man claiming to be gas safe fined after substandard work
A Bedford man was fined for safety failings after installing an LPG fuelled boiler at a domestic property. He was not gas safe registered and had no recognised qualifications to…
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Plumber fined after causing massive explosion
A self-employed plumber has been fined for safety failings that led to an explosion at a domestic property in Cambrian Way, Haslingden. Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard how, in May 2014,…
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Balfour Beatty to cut 400 jobs in restructuring
As reported yesterday by nationaltradesmen.co.uk, Balfour Beatty made a loss of £150m, now we have now learnt that 400 staff will now be made redundant during the first half of this year,…
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Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre tax loss
Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre tax loss for the half year to June 2015 because of problem contracts. Construction services made a £209m loss with the UK operation…
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WW2 Bomb found in basment in Bethnal Green
A unexploded World War Two bomb has been found in London in Bethnal Green the authorities have evacuated 130 local people from the area. The bomb, thought to weigh around 500lb,…
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Building contractors face illegal migrant raids
The construction industry will be singled out for increased wave of checks on contractors to clampdown on illegal migrant workers. James Brokenshire who is Home Office Minister told the Times…
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Polish workers to go on strike 20th of August
Polish workers are going on strike because they feel undervalued, the strike is to take place on the 20th August. The unofficial strike, which does not have the backing of any…
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Construction skills shortages intensify with no signs of slowing
A new report from the Recruitment and Employment federation and KPMG highlights the skills shortages in the construction industry with many firms being held back staffing problems. Engineering employees were…
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