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" .

Hinkley contractors scrap plans to “deskill” electricians

Controversial plans to introduce a new grade of electrical operative at the massive Hinkley Point C construction site have been scrapped.

Initial funding approved for £500m Thames flood relief scheme

The government have approved the outline business case for the £501m River Thames Scheme.

Willmott Dixon bags £26m brace of London council housing jobs

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has picked Willmott Dixon to deliver a £26m brace of new-build housing projects.

“No jab no job” for new recruits at Pimlico Plumbers

Pimlico Plumbers is now stipulating that successful candidates for vacancies must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Construction needs 217,000 new workers to bounce back

Construction will need an extra 217,000 workers by 2025 to meet the demand from a faster than predicted bounce-back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Travis Perkins warns 40% of depots short of cement

The country’s biggest builders’ merchant chain is warning that around 40% of its branch network..

Construction plant shortages start to bite

Contractors and plant hirers are struggling to secure new kit as the industry tries to gear up to lead the recovery.

Plant skills card chaos sparks legal row

Skills body CITB is facing legal action over the sale of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).

Manchester’s iconic Kendals building overhaul approved

Ambitious plans to transform Manchester’s iconic Kendals department store into offices and ground floor shopping have got the thumbs up from city planners.

Artisan Real Estate launches £65m Leeds resi scheme

Urban regeneration property developer Artisan Real Estate has launched its latest scheme in Leeds with a £65m plan for a 263 home sustainable development in Kirkstall.