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CSCS has named Graham Wren as its new chief executive with effect from May 1st. Graham previously worked at Balfour Beatty for 29 years, latterly as managing director of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering. more info
The manufacturing and construction sectors have suffered the biggest loss of jobs since the eve of the recession, while finance and business services is the only sector with a bigger workforce today, according to a recently published TUC analysis. more info
Experian’s spring 2012 forecasts show a slight upward revision overall, compared to those released at the beginning of the year. more info
The body overseeing the Construction Skills Certification Scheme is investigating whether people are using forged CSCS cards on a mass scale to obtain work without undergoing required safety training. more info
Police are being urged to respond to the growing number of thieves using GPS jammers to target construction, plant and agricultural businesses to the value of £1. more info
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has welcomed the changes approved by Parliament to the CITB-ConstructionSkills’ Levy Order. more info
Annual tax refunds could be going unclaimed by workers in the UK construction industry, according to figures released today, reports prweb. more info
Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that Britain's economy was even weaker than expected at the end of last year, underlining the country's struggle to avoid another recession. more info
Let's face it; there are good and bad builders and customers alike. Yet everyone can protect themselves from the disreputable ones by using the JCT Home Owner contract for peace of mind and legal protection. more info
Residential and civil engineering construction projects starting on site increased in the three months to February to boost the underlying year on year value of total construction project starts by 17%, according to the latest data from construction industry analyst Glenigan. more info