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" .

Fake construction ID warning as EU worker deadline looms

The black market in identity documents is set to soar as the deadline for construction workers to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme looms.

Welsh Government freezes all new roads projects

Three major road schemes in Wales have been put on hold while the Welsh government conducts a climate change review based on controlling emissions.

Lack of lorry drivers fuels materials shortage crisis

A shortage of lorry drivers is intensifying the construction materials crisis as sites struggle to get deliveries to fuel booming demand.

Pressure builds as steel prices hiked again

Constructional steelwork contractors have been hit with yet another major price hike from British Steel.

Network Rail unveils next generation of bridges

A new modular bridge design that could transform crossings has been unveiled by Network Rail.

Plans in for £300m Blackpool leisure scheme

Plans have been submitted for the first phase of a £300m themed leisure development off the Golden Mile in Blackpool.

Go-ahead for Liverpool £60m Anfield Road stand

Liverpool FC has got the planning thumbs up to build a new £60m Anfield Road stand.

Covid blamed for record size of construction disputes

The average value of construction disputes more than doubled to £28m last year as programmes and costs increased due to the impact of Covid-19 on sites.

EU worker shortages driving up London labour rates

A shortage of EU workers is starting to drive up labour costs in London, according to a leading payroll specialist.

Willmott Dixon to install car chargers at all sites and offices

Willmott Dixon has unveiled plans to install electric car chargers at all of its sites and offices.