Apprenticeships numbers soar in construction
Number of people signing up to apprenticeships soars as many chose to earn a wage while training, official statistics show many now value on the job training. According to the…
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Illegal workers arrested at power station
Around twenty illegal workers have been found working for a civil engineering firm on a construction site at Capenhurst power station in Cheshire the men were of Indian origin. Officials…
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Clampdown on illegal immigrant construction workers
A massive clampdown initiative has been launched by the home office to root out illegal working in the construction industry the operation called “Magnify” will see immigration enforcement officers targeting…
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Councils “MUST” put into action housing stock
Councils that have yet to set out plans to build a raft of new homes have been urged to do so by David Cameron before the 2017 deadline. The Prime…
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Piling rig contractor fined £16000 for risky practices
A specialist piling contractor has been fined after it was found to be operating a powerful rig without a safety guard around the rotating auger. Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court heard how…
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Apprentices “can earn more” than university graduates
Taking a higher apprenticeship offers people the chance to earn more money than going to many universities, a survey has found. According to a study published by the Sutton Trust,…
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Unite claims major court victory for blacklisted construction workers
Over 260 blacklisted construction workers are on the verge of securing damages, which could total tens of millions, after their union Unite won an unprecedented admission of guilt from construction…
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New CITB levy could have negative impact on training
Trade body Build UK has responded to the consultation on the additional levy on construction firms saying it would have a “devastating impact” on training within the construction industry. With…
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Man smashes pub with JCB because he was refused a drink
Businesses mans Mark Swinsun was refused a drink in his local pub at 11.10 pm so decided to attack the building with a JCB causing £40000 of damage to…
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Steel frame erectors fined for safety shocker
A company that erects steel frames has been fined for safety failings while cladding a steel framed building. Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard how on 15 May 2015, Industrial Steel Frames…
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