Agenda: Construction Manager insights | Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data Fri, 09 May 2025 09:25:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://cdn.ca.emap.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/07/favicon-cn192-70x70.png Agenda: Construction Manager insights | Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 32 32 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/wp-content/themes/mbm-mops-2017/images/logo.gif Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 125 75 Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data Juggling responsibilities: The pitfalls involved in making buildings safer https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/juggling-responsibilities-the-pitfalls-involved-in-making-buildings-safer-09-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/juggling-responsibilities-the-pitfalls-involved-in-making-buildings-safer-09-05-2025/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 09:25:00 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519223 With a mountain of cladding remediation work to get through, CN asks how contractors can ensure their work avoids contributing to fire risks A fire at an East London residential block last August was a grim echo of the Grenfell Tower blaze, which killed 72…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/juggling-responsibilities-the-pitfalls-involved-in-making-buildings-safer-09-05-2025/feed/ 0 Sisk’s race against time to build Man City’s new North Stand roof https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/cn-intelligence/sector/hotel-leisure/sisks-race-against-time-to-build-man-citys-new-north-stand-roof-08-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/cn-intelligence/sector/hotel-leisure/sisks-race-against-time-to-build-man-citys-new-north-stand-roof-08-05-2025/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 11:45:17 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519892 The football season may be drawing to a close for Manchester City Football Club, but inside the Etihad Stadium, a new challenge is on the horizon. Since 2023, contractor John Sisk has been building a new North Stand, adding 6,000 seats to increase the total…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/cn-intelligence/sector/hotel-leisure/sisks-race-against-time-to-build-man-citys-new-north-stand-roof-08-05-2025/feed/ 0 The energy transition needs talent – and we need to keep it moving https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-energy-transition-needs-talent-and-we-need-to-keep-it-moving-08-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-energy-transition-needs-talent-and-we-need-to-keep-it-moving-08-05-2025/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 09:11:18 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519071 Stephen Tomkins is Balfour Beatty’s project director at Hinkley Point C The UK’s energy market stands at a critical juncture. As the country accelerates its transition towards renewables, the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater. However, the industry faces an undeniable challenge: a…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-energy-transition-needs-talent-and-we-need-to-keep-it-moving-08-05-2025/feed/ 0 How to fix construction’s skill pathways https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/how-to-fix-constructions-skill-pathways-06-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/how-to-fix-constructions-skill-pathways-06-05-2025/#comments Tue, 06 May 2025 10:13:13 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519018 James Farr, director at post-16 skills and training consultancy Think  In the construction industry, facing complex challenges is part of the daily routine, whether it’s managing budgets, navigating supply chains or ensuring a project is built to the highest standard. But there’s another pressing puzzle…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/how-to-fix-constructions-skill-pathways-06-05-2025/feed/ 1 The defence boom: a lifeline for UK construction? https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-defence-boom-a-lifeline-for-uk-construction-02-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-defence-boom-a-lifeline-for-uk-construction-02-05-2025/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 09:57:25 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519006 Mark Leeson is operations director at consultancy McBains Will the government’s recent defence-spending boost provide ammunition to help spark construction’s recovery? To say recent construction industry forecasts have been downbeat would be an understatement, what with consultancy Arcadis’ market-view report predicting a painfully slow revival…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-defence-boom-a-lifeline-for-uk-construction-02-05-2025/feed/ 0 Data dig: female apprentices, falling workloads and local heroes https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/data-dig-female-apprentices-falling-workloads-and-local-heroes-02-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/data-dig-female-apprentices-falling-workloads-and-local-heroes-02-05-2025/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 07:57:46 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=517532  FEMALE APPRENTICES The increase in the number of women completing construction apprenticeships since 2018 has increased by 67 per cent, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), with a 2023/24 total of 2,420. Lucie Wright, head of careers strategy at the CITB, said: “We…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/features/data-dig-female-apprentices-falling-workloads-and-local-heroes-02-05-2025/feed/ 0 ‘Timber security’ is as vital as food security for the UK’s sustainability https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/timber-security-is-as-vital-as-food-security-for-the-uks-sustainability-01-05-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/timber-security-is-as-vital-as-food-security-for-the-uks-sustainability-01-05-2025/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 09:50:46 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=518986 Richard Stanford is chief executive of the Forestry Commission          The urgency of the climate crisis and the increasing demand for sustainable building practices make it clear that we must move beyond commonly used materials and embrace renewable alternatives. Timber is the most promising solution –…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/timber-security-is-as-vital-as-food-security-for-the-uks-sustainability-01-05-2025/feed/ 0 Unlocking progress: How to make building safety work for growth https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/unlocking-progress-how-to-make-building-safety-work-for-growth-30-04-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/unlocking-progress-how-to-make-building-safety-work-for-growth-30-04-2025/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:34 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=519607 George Downing is the founder and chairman of Downing Group I understand the importance of ensuring safer buildings, particularly considering the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The government has demanded stronger regulations to prevent future disasters. However, the current implementation of the gateway system is creating unnecessary delays that are…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/unlocking-progress-how-to-make-building-safety-work-for-growth-30-04-2025/feed/ 0 NASC boss: untroubled at the top https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/nasc-boss-untroubled-at-the-top-29-04-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/nasc-boss-untroubled-at-the-top-29-04-2025/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:17:36 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=516872 After a series of roles in various sectors, Clive Dickin found his rhythm by returning to construction In 2017, National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) boss Clive Dickin was struggling to relax on a beach in the south of France. Following a spate of terrorism…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/nasc-boss-untroubled-at-the-top-29-04-2025/feed/ 0 The payoff of new towns could be huge – if we get it right https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-payoff-of-new-towns-could-be-huge-if-we-get-it-right-28-04-2025/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/long-reads/opinion/the-payoff-of-new-towns-could-be-huge-if-we-get-it-right-28-04-2025/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:04:05 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=518408 Richard Cook is head of economics at Pegasus The government is faced with many significant challenges, and one of the most pressing is significantly increasing the construction of new homes. Following the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and its commitment to building 1.5 million…

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