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" .

Call for carbon rating system for concrete

Construction experts have proposed a standardised concrete carbon rating system to make it easier for clients and designers to choose low-carbon options.

Tall building plans across London hit record levels

Permissions granted for tall buildings above 20-storeys in London hit record levels last year.

Rise in reclaimed structural steel prompts new rules

Rising steelwork prices and environmental benefits of recycling are driving a rise in the use of reclaimed structural steel.

Labour costs soar to all-time high in London

Labour rates on building sites broke records in London last month as average weekly earnings for self-employed tradespeople hit £1,027.

Building tender price inflation to climb to 8.5%

The ‘pressure cooker’ contracting environment, where cost pressures are rising, and contractors are both busy with existing projects and invitations to tender will drive bid price rises of 8.5% in building work this year.

Elizabeth Line opening date set for 24 May

Transport for London has today finally confirmed the Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May, subject to final safety approvals.

Single app to simplify site skills card checks

More than two million smart cards across the construction industry can now be verified using a single app.

£50m Farnworth precinct rebuild approved

Developer Capital & Centric has got the planning thumbs up for a £50m plan to transform Farnworth market precinct into a vibrant new town centre community.

Amey Utilities sold and renamed Avove

Private equity investor Rubicon Partners has completed the purchase of Amey Utilities and renamed the operation Avove

Commercial work booms as construction gets off to January flyer

Construction buyers reported their busiest month in January since last summer.