As National Apprenticeship Week celebrations have begun, The Residence Collection  have highlighted the experiences of two of their current apprentices, Will Evans-Baines and Evie Hughes, who are both developing valuable skills while contributing positively to the business. Will Evans-Baines Will Evans-Baines started his apprenticeship at The Residence Collection as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Apprentice on 6th August 2025, and he will complete his programme in 2029. S

As part of the UK’s ongoing focus on apprenticeships, Permavent is proud to highlight Technical Manager Graham Copson , whose career embodies the power of education and apprenticeships in shaping the future of construction. With over 40 years in the roofing and construction industry, and recently named the Pitched Roofing Award 2025 winner for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry , Graham began his career as an apprentice, a three‑year slating and tiling programme that ig

Instantor has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark. Established in 2010 by Business in the Community Ireland, the Business Working Responsibly Mark (‘the Mark’) is Ireland’s Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) standard.   Independently verified by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, it is the standard for sustainability that goes beyond legal compliance by fostering a culture of responsible business through continuous improvement, ongoing

A successful 2% green hydrogen gas mixing trial has been successfully completed at the Briggs power station in North Lincolnshire. This is said to be the first occasion in which a green hydrogen and natural gas blend have been transported through infrastructure to power electrical generation in the UK. The trial was carried out by Centrica and British Gas to demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen gas blends into existing UK infrastructure.   Across Europe several other separ

Natasha Coutts, Associate and BIM Manager at Aros Architects, discusses BIM and innovation driving efficient, futureproof design. I’m an Associate & BIM Manager at Aros Architects. My role mainly involves leading projects from planning through the delivery stages. I spend my day working closely with clients, guiding the design team and making sure projects run smoothly while providing guidance and support to anyone who needs it. How important is it for architects to work with

John McComb, Technical Director at Reynaers Aluminium UK, examines how manufacturers are providing crucial help to principal designers to ensure the highest levels of safety. Principal Designers have always been central to risk management during a project’s pre-construction phase. However, the introduction of the BSA has catapulted the role to greater prominence, broadening its responsibility with an increased focus on compliance, structural integrity, and fire safety. This h