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Bucks UTC launches campaign promoting careers in construction

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Buckinghamshire University Technical College (UTC), along with sponsor Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest homebuilders, has launched a campaign promoting careers in the construction industry. Over 224,000 jobs in construction need to be created in the next five years* to meet the industry’s infrastructure demands and skills shortages. With over 150 career paths to choose from, there’s a great choice of different job opportunities for young people either in traditional building trades, or non-site roles such as design and technical. Despite industry encouragement, only one in 10 women pursue a career in construction, and the industry is keen to change this position.

Carbon Zero sponsor prestigious international drinks award

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Carbon Zero Consulting is delighted to announce that it is sponsoring The Renewable Energy Implementation Award, a newly created category at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2015 taking place on 21st April at The Ivy in London. Furthermore, John Findlay MSc CEng, Managing Director of Carbon Zero Consulting, has agreed to form part of the independent panel of sustainability and drinks industry experts responsible for judging the prestigious awards.

UK Construction Group members signal support for PAS 402

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The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has today issued a statement expressing member support for the wider adoption of PAS 402:2013 by waste management contractors.

The aim of the PAS is to support waste contractors in reporting high quality data on landfill diversion and materials recovery. Originally developed by Constructing Excellence in Wales in 2009, it has been taken-up by waste management contractors in Wales but UKCG members would now like to see it being adopted in England.

Launch of unique bespoke weather reports for the construction industry

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Location Based Reports will provide bespoke weather reports that accurately reflect onsite conditions giving contractors increased confidence in weather information allowing them to identify potential downtime, develop contingency plans and negotiate realistic contracts.

Widespread bullying of subcontractors leads to dedicated support conference

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The construction industry continues to face enormous challenges with even the biggest firms feeling the heat. Payment problems and skill shortages threaten growth, whilst various initiatives have hit the buffers. Keen to provide inspirational advice to the specialist subcontractors struggling along in the lower half of the industry’s pyramid, Gordon Bromley, former PepsiCo Managing Director, has agreed to be the keynote speaker at a niche conference this July.