Recent news from the construction industry

This is because they can use this information to impress potential employers and it will provide them with a more in depth knowledge.  There is so much information on the internet that it can sometimes be hard to distinguish what is relevant and what is outdated.  This article will help you to grow your knowledge of the construction industry and ensure that you are up to date with important changes.

 

The construction industry has suffered significantly as a result of the recession.  Therefore it is even more important to stay up to date with what is happening in order to judge whether things are really improving or not.

 

Parts of the construction industry will experience a pay cut

It was announced on the 14th of June that the Construction Industry Confederation is expecting a 20% pay cut for both junior and existing staff in the construction industry.  This decision has been made because there is too much competition and labour is costing too much.

 

The Construction Industry looks to the private sector

Due to the schemes that the new government is implementing and the cuts in the public sector we will see more construction companies relying on private projects.

 

10 construction industry professionals receive CBE from the Queen

The list includes Nelson Ogunshakin who is the chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, Professor Peter Brandon, Dr Deborah Smith who is the director of the Building Research Establishment and David Ralph Hardy who is the founder of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

 

England football branded equipment made for the Construction industry

The construction industry is supporting the world cup by putting branded construction equipment into production.  The product line includes cranes, power plant and accommodation units.

 

New Chairman for the Construction Industry Council chosen

It has now been revealed that the Construction Industry Council have appointed Gordon Masterton OBE as their eleventh chairman.  Gordon said today he was wary of the potentially tough period the construction industry will go through and that we require a strong voice of reason as a result of this.

 

New Construction Industry award Scheme available for youngsters

This scheme has been put together to give disadvantaged young people a better chance of having a bright future.  The 2010 programme has already started and over 700 employers have been asked to suggest young people who have improved their prospects by learning new skills.

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