Nationwide Construction Recruitment Blog

Nationwide Construction Recruitment is a leading construction employment agency for the built environment. We are always seeking to improve our services and be at the forefront of recruitment practices.

Our Blogs are provided to make aware to workers and clients of incidents, changes and information relevant to their daily activities in the "Built Environment" .

HSE inspectors turn spotlight on site dust risks

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a month-long respiratory health initiative targeting construction sites across the country.

Ban on unsafe metal cladding extended to all buildings

The government has introduced tougher standards for external wall materials on residential buildings as part of a wider package of reforms.

Factory-made homes cut carbon emissions by 45%

Housing construction using volumetric modular systems can produce 41-45% less carbon dioxide emissions than traditional methods of building homes.

London Mayor nods through 20-floor office tower

London mayor Sadiq Khan has overruled Southwark Council to approve plans for a 20-storey office tower opposite London Bridge Station.

MPs call for cut in building demolitions to save carbon

Green watchdog MPs are calling on the Government to enact sweeping changes to cut building demolitions in favour of the reuse of existing stock.

Changes to payroll deadlines and payment dates.

Spring & Queens Jubilee Bank Holidays 2nd & 3rd June 2022 Important Payroll and Timesheet Information.

DfE to unveil plans for school procurement shake-up

The Department for Education is shaking-up school and college procurement ahead of its existing construction and offsite frameworks coming up for renewal.

Summer slowdown fears as latest contract award data droops

Contract awards and planning approvals in April were well below those seen in March according to the latest Snap Analysis from leading construction industry intelligence provider Barbour ABI.

Office work uplift returns construction output to growth

Construction output returned to 1.7% growth in March after sliding during the storms in February, helped by private housing repair and maintenance and new commercial work.

Recovery slows as storm clouds gather over construction

Construction buyers reported another strong rise in output in April – but the speed of recovery lost momentum as storm clouds continue to gather over the industry.