Lack of ‘green collar’ construction workers and spiralling wages threatens UK energy efficiency drive

Lack of ‘green collar’ construction workers and spiralling wages threatens UK energy efficiency drive

A lack of skilled ‘green collar’ construction workers threatens to derail the UK’s decarbonisation plans and is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of over *£134,000 (US$168,000). Insulation specialists and solar and heat pump installers in London now typically earn £70 (US$88) per hour and wages have soared by 22%…

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Construction clients must focus on adaptability despite inflationary pressures easing, says Turner & Townsend

With a General Election only weeks away and a mixed outlook for the construction industry, Turner & Townsend is urging businesses to prioritise adaptability in their approaches to long-term projects and programmes to set them up for success. In its Summer 2024 UK Market Intelligence report, the global professional services…

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Turner & Townsend to support the re-development of Ardersier Port

Following the recent financial investment decision and secured funding for the re-development of the Ardersier Port, Scotland; Turner & Townsend will continue to work as strategic project and commercial management advisor to port owner, Haventus, as the project moves into the construction delivery phase. After an initial investment of £300m…

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Turner & Townsend Celebrates 10,000 Grant Milestone for Vulnerable Children

Leading global professional services company, Turner & Townsend, announces a significant achievement with the delivery of 10,000 grants through its Education Fund in partnership with Action for Children. These grants play a crucial role in providing essential school uniform and equipment to children across the UK that need it most.…

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