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King’s Speech: what was said about the construction industry?
In the most recent King’s Speech (07 November 2023), King Charles presented his first formal reading of the laws intended to be passed...
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Main Contractor Survey: key takeaways
In G&T's most recent Main Contractor Survey, valuable insights were uncovered regarding the present condition of the construction market...
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Carbon Capture and Storage 'necessity' for net zero by 2050
Carbon Capture and Storage has been declared a ‘necessity, not an option’ by UK climate change experts if we are to achieve net zero by...
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Greenwich tower blocks to be demolished
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has called for the demolition of two high-rise apartment blocks in Woolwich due to a number of planning...
Oct 9, 20231 min read


New construction roles added to shortage occupation list
Did you know that the government has added new construction roles to the shortage occupation list? Carry on reading to find out which...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


How to get involved with Move More September!
It’s September which can only mean one thing: it’s Move More September! Carry on reading to find out how to get involved and help fund...
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Watchdog deems HS2 ‘unachievable’
The HS2 rail line, which was originally meant to be completed by 2026, has been deemed ‘unachievable’ by an official infrastructure...
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Plastic Free July: Why we must limit our use of construction plastics
The construction industry has made significant progress in adopting sustainable practices, however, there is still one area that demands...
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Protecting construction workers during summer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to do their part in protecting construction workers during the high...
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Will smart cities be the future?
As we hurtle towards an increasingly urban society, we must be prepared to tackle the issues that come hand in hand with this transition...
May 31, 20232 min read


Top 150 consultants survey is open for entry!
Building has launched a new survey to collect data for its Top 150 Consultants 2023 league table. Construction consultancy firms are...
May 15, 20231 min read


5 reasons to work in construction according to AI
Considering a new career in construction? Read this article to find out what our favourite chatbot, ChatGPT, has to say about the perks...
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Let's talk about stress
It's Stress Awareness Month which means it's time to talk about the stress epidemic impacting each and every one of us. Despite being one...
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Latest updates on the second staircase dilemma
The government has proposed that all residential buildings above 18m must have a second staircase for safety reasons. While this rule has...
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Project Closure and Evaluation: top tips for project managers
Whether you’re new to project management or just need a reminder, this blog offers an overview of best practices for project closure and...
Mar 29, 20232 min read


How to improve safety on construction sites
In this blog, we offer top tips to share with your team when it comes to improving their safety onsite. Report broken equipment / hazards...
Feb 13, 20232 min read


London's skyline reimagined
Ten new skyscrapers will grace London’s city centre, with further towers planned for construction over the coming years. The chairman of...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


What kind of roles do we recruit for?
Wondering what sort of roles within the built environment we recruit for? Our recruiters have put together a quick summary so you can get...
Jan 23, 20232 min read


New employment programme seeks to improve female representation in construction
Did you know that women only make up 16% of the construction industry in 2023? To help level this gender imbalance, the Home Builders...
Jan 18, 20232 min read


3 New Year's resolutions for your construction company
Happy New Year! Now that the festive season has drawn to a close, it's a good time to start thinking about the improvements your company...
Jan 4, 20232 min read

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