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New research from NFB shows one in four construction workers ‘identify as neurodiverse’

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A quarter of construction workers consider themselves to be neurodiverse, according to a report by the National Federation of Builders (NFB). The figure is higher than that of the general public, among whom one in seven is estimated to have a neurodiverse condition. Neurodiversity refers to different thinking styles that affect day-to-day functioning. Common neurodiverse …

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UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

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The Department for Business and Trade has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses, applying to 18 regulations owned by DBT. This comes as part of a wider …

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CABE is announced as one of the first assessors by the Building Safety Regulator

CABE is announced as one of the first assessors by the Building Safety Regulator

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As a first step towards becoming a registered building inspector, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced two independent provider schemes. As the first independent competence assessors for building control surveyors in England, the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Building Safety Competence Foundation (established by Local Authority Building Control) have been named. …

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The Institute of Export And International Trade

The Institute of Export And International Trade unveils £5m fund to help SMEs grow their exports and international sales

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The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has today (27 June) launched a £5m Export Support Package to help hundreds of UK businesses accelerate their journey into international trade. Today’s announcement also coincides with the UN’s World MSME Day (micro, small and medium sized enterprises) and aligns with the theme ‘building a stronger future …

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New code offers organisations guide to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

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New guidance designed to help organisations prioritise their people by creating an increasingly diverse and inclusive workplace culture, including by demonstrating leadership commitment or adjusting recruitment practices, has been published by BSI. Evidence suggests that diverse organisations can out-perform their peers, while research indicates a desire for diverse workplaces, especially amongst Generation Z. Research from McKinsey …

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Temple QMS awarded ISO 9001 re-certification

Temple QMS awarded ISO 9001: 2015 re-certification

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Temple QMS is pleased to announce its ISO 9001:2015 recertification. By achieving recertification, we give our clients confidence that our business processes are being followed. In September 2015, ISO 9001:2015 was published and is already the most widely adopted standard in history. For all our clients, this means:  Our products and services are aligned with …

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Skills Shortage Construction

CLC Publishes Updated Report into Shortage of Occupations in Construction

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The Construction Leadership Council has published an updated version of its report of shortage occupations in construction, calling for additional roles to be added to the Government’s Shortage Occupation List of the UK’s Points Based Immigration System. The report is the second version published by the CLC’s Movement of People Working Group, following a fresh …

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Stress has caused over 2.1 million construction workers to take sick leave

Stress has caused over 2.1 million construction workers to take sick leave

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More than 2.1 million construction workers in the UK have taken sick leave as they felt the need to take a break and rejuvenate. Additionally, more than half (53%) have left jobs because they were too stressful. As part of NESCAFÉ’s ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign, the findings come at a time when mental health concerns …

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Energy Cyber Priority 2023

DNV research points to cyber security investment drive in the energy industry, but more action is needed to plug critical gaps

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New research published by DNV reveals that the energy industry is boosting its cyber security spending this year, as heightened geopolitical tensions and the accelerating adoption of digitally connected infrastructure spark concerns over the sector’s vulnerabilities to emerging cyber threats. Six in ten energy professionals say their organization is increasing cyber security spending in 2023, …

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