Aug 7, 2026 | EDI, Education, News, Projects, Social Value
As the skills gap comes into greater focus across the construction sector, Sam Blacknell, Head of Skills Partnerships at British Gypsum, explores how the future of skilled trades such as plastering can be strengthened through collaboration. The construction industry...
Aug 5, 2026 | Development and Planning, Education, Housing, News
London’s ability to deliver 31,500 new purpose-built student bedrooms over the next decade will depend on boroughs applying the Draft London Plan’s new targets flexibly, according to planning and development consultancy Lichfields. The draft Plan introduces individual...
Aug 4, 2026 | EDI, Education, Infrastructure, News
Black & White Engineering, a global engineering design consultancy specialising in mission-critical buildings and infrastructure, has grown its global graduate and apprentice workforce to 217 people as demand increases for engineering skills across data centres...
Jul 13, 2026 | EDI, Education, News, Social Value
Workplace consultancy, Blueprint Interiors, is celebrating its 25th year in business with two new appointments, reinforcing its growth ambitions and commitment to investing in people. Tom Beeson has joined the Ashby-based company as Associate Project Director and...
Jul 13, 2026 | EDI, Education, News, Social Value
Dornan has expanded its direct hiring capability with the introduction of a dedicated Trades & Labour recruitment function, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in attracting skilled people as it continues to grow...
Jul 9, 2026 | EDI, Education, News, Social Value, Technology and innovation
Network Rail has been ranked 4th in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for 2026, climbing 18 places in a year. The annual list, which recognises employers across England that demonstrate excellence in apprenticeship programmes,...