The infrastructure services and engineering company has been awarded the Gold Excellence Mark by Skills Builder Partnership, which recognises organisations that demonstrate best practice in embedding essential skills – such as problem solving and teamwork – into recruitment, staff development, ...

The creation of the first British Standard for health and wellbeing in buildings has been welcomed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). BS40102 (part one) gives recommendations for measuring, monitoring, and reporting indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in all types ...

Over half of permanent employees (58 per cent) in full-time work have stated that they would consider switching to a contract role for the right pay, with 43 per cent stating that the primary driver is the current economic climate. ...

Amey is working with the Department for Work and Pension’s (DWP) to deliver a Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAPs). Launched by the DWP in 2013, SWAPs provides people with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain real-life experience in ...

Electrotechnical businesses are growing more concerned about labour shortages amid the continuing economic squeeze, according to the latest engineering services industry survey. The survey backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, reveals while reported turnover figures indicate ...

According to new research from global food services firm, Compass Group and global market intelligence agency Mintel, UK employees who work from home are more likely to eat indulgent foods, snack between meals, and work longer hours than their workplace-based colleagues. ...

Amey has partnered with the 10,000 Black Interns programme, a scheme aimed at fostering diversity and providing valuable opportunities for aspiring professionals from black backgrounds. This summer, Amey will welcome 12 individuals on paid work placements, selected through the rigorous ...

A Chartered Security Professional (CsyP) is warning of the dangers of ChatGPT, and the vulnerabilities it might expose to an organisation’s security that have not yet been considered.   He also warns against the dangers of impersonation, and how potentially sensitive data could find itself ...

Ayrshire-headquartered construction, property and investment business, Edison Group, which has been acquiring companies in the construction sector throughout the UK over the last year, has added Linlithgow-based Cabin Scotland Limited to its portfolio of companies in an all-cash transaction. Edison ...

The publication of new regulations for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) and the major changes to the Building Regulations that will enable further elements of the Building Safety Act to be fully implemented in England on 1 October 2023, have been ...