Aug 25, 2026 | Community, EDI, Housing, News, Social Value
One of the housebuilders behind the major Valley Park development in Didcot has lent a helping hand to a local youth club in the town. Persimmon Homes Wessex presented the £1,000 cheque to TRAIN at its headquarters in the middle of the Oxfordshire town as part of its...
Aug 17, 2026 | EDI, Education, News, Social Value
New research has revealed that more than half (55%) of UK youths aged 14-18 have considered a career in construction or the trades, yet just 4% are planning to pursue technical education to get there. The study, commissioned by Trade Direct Insurance, found that more...
Aug 13, 2026 | Awards and Recognition, EDI, News, Social Value
A car rally which took a 50-mile route through Essex has raised funds to buy a new minibus and specialist equipment for Variety, the Children’s Charity. Variety has been chosen as a charity partner by national housebuilder Bellway. The company has pledged to raise...
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 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...