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" .

"Grandfather Rights" Skill cards to be abolished

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has confirmed it will be phasing out the Grandfather Rights scheme from 2020 and abolishing it completely from 2024.

Start to commence on site £60m Liverpool Tower

Planned 21-storey tower at junction of Pall Mall and Cockspur Street West

Biggin Hill Airport Kent to get £15m Facelift

London Biggin Hill Airport has secured a £15m finance package to fund the construction of an additional 140,000 sq ft office, hangar and business aircraft parking facility and the development of a 50-bed four star hotel.

Headingley Stadium, Leeds to be redeveloped

Leeds City Council has secured an investor to salvage the £35m redevelopment of Headingley stadium.

Lendlease Construction to build 52-storey Manchester tower

Developer Allied London is in talks with Lendlease to build a 52-storey residential tower at the former Granada studios site in Manchester city centre.

London City Road Tower to be Built

Another major high-rise project has received planning on the the expanding City Road, Shoreditch high-rise corridor in central London.

Travel Lodge to Build 15 New Hotels across the UK

Travelodge has confirmed details of its latest £125m expansion programme with 15 new hotels planned across the UK this year.

Birmingham Tallest Flats

Birmingham Tallest Flats has been granted planning permission.

Lidl given go-ahead for £70m London HQ

Lidl given go-ahead for £70m London HQ at Tolworth West London