Veterans and the construction industry: A perfect match
In February 2014, several major construction associations and more than 100 building firms pledged to add 100,000 veterans to the construction workforce over five years. Now, nearly four years later that commitment remains as strong as ever. “Veterans are a top priority for our member firms,” says Brian Turmail, senior executive director of public affairs […]
Startups and Combat Operations are comparable in more ways than you’d realise!
Startups and Combat? Wow that’s a strange mix wouldn’t you say? I mean, how could you possibly compare starting up a business venture and going to war? Well, that’s what I am going to explain in the following article. Firstly, my experience in both combat and business have generated this idea for me which I […]
Afghanistan: Construction’s front line
In the midst of war-torn Afghanistan dozens of construction projects continue unabated. Building reports on the unique challenges – and dangers – facing contractors at Camp Bastion in Helmand province The line of men makes its way slowly up the parched, dust-covered track, every step taken with total concentration. Each one places his vulnerable foot […]
Housing minister targets 1 million new homes by 2020
Planning and housing minister Brandon Lewis has said the government aims to build 1 million new homes over the next five years Lewis revealed the target during an interview on the BBC’s Inside Out programme due to be broadcast tonight which focuses on the scale of the housing crisis (BBC One, 19.30, 21 September). The […]
Skills shortage in the UK construction industry
The construction sector is in the grips of a skills shortage which is limiting construction activity and increasing labour costs at the same time. The shortage has recently hit its worst recorded level and it is expected to worsen over the coming years and decades, with the recruitment of new talent failing to keep up […]
