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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: CARES 🌟 We are proud to welcome CARES as a valued Event Sponsor of Construct Day 2025! 'CARES is the world’s leading independent provider of assured certification for the constructional steels industry. We operate in more than 50 countries and provide confidence in product performance and provenance to discerning public and private sector stakeholders. Our pacesetting digital ecosystem offers speed and transparency in ever more complex international supply chains where safety, sustainability and product quality data are all mission critical. CARES’ track record of excellence in assurance services spans 40 years, built on unrivalled sector knowledge, professional expertise, and digital certainty. Infrastructure clients, designers, consultants, and product specifiers choose CARES for confidence in the quality and sustainability characteristics of the materials they source. Backed by the ease and simplicity of our seamless digital solution, clients turn to CARES for the product assurance and certification certainty CARES consistently delivers.' Thank you, CARES 👏

✨ Sponsor Highlight – Hudson Contract ✨   We are delighted to have Hudson Contract as an Event Sponsor and the Project of the Year Award Sponsor at Construct Day 2025!   'Hudson is the market leader in CIS payroll and employment status compliance. Many leading concrete frame contractors trust us to help them comply with complex tax and employment legislation.   Our primary role is to give clients risk-free access to the self-employed subcontractors who make up the most highly skilled pool of resource in the industry. Our indemnity protects clients from potential liabilities associated with the engagement of subbies, including HMRC inspections and employment tribunals. For any business looking for absolute protection, Hudson is by far the best choice – with a 30-year track record and literally thousands of satisfied clients.'   Thank you to Hudson Contract for their continued support of Construct Day! 👏

The 5th edition of the National Structural Concrete Specification represents a gold standard for best practice across the construction industry. We are particularly proud because it reflects the combined expertise of industry professionals, trade bodies, and contractors, ensuring guidance that is practical, current, and relevant for everyone on site. A huge thank you to all those who contributed, your time, knowledge, and dedication have helped create a resource that raises standards across the sector. Together, we’re helping ensure that construction is safer, smarter, and more professional for everyone involved. #Construction #Safety #Skills #NSCS #IndustryStandards #WorkforceDevelopment

This morning the CONSTRUCT GF attended the Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions panel discussion on cybersecurity – lots of valuable insights shared by the experts. A few key takeaways that really stood out: ·     Threats are evolving fast; ransomware, supply-chain breaches, and AI-driven attacks are on the rise. ·    People remain the weakest link; phishing and social engineering are still the leading causes of incidents. ·     Shift to zero trust & resilience; the focus is less on building higher walls and more on how quickly we can detect, respond, and recover. ·     Regulation is tightening; stronger governance and proactive compliance are now essential. ·     Leadership & culture matter; cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, but a board-level business risk. ·     AI is a double-edged sword; helping with defence but also making attackers smarter. The panel left no doubt: effective cybersecurity requires awareness, collaboration, and resilience across every level of the organisation.

🚨 Construct Day 2025 – SOLD OUT! 🚨 We’re delighted to announce that Construct Day 2025 is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Taking place on Friday, 3rd October at The Brewery, London, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a day full of networking and celebration. And of course, we can’t wait to be entertained by none other than comedian Al Murray – guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs! 🍻 A huge thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible: ⭐ Partner Sponsor – The Concrete Society ⭐ Event Sponsors – Hudson Contract CARES Cordek Ltd WOLFFKRAN NOCN Group Saint-Gobain ⭐ Award Sponsors – Hudson Contract The Skills Centre Fenchurch Insurance Brokers Ischebeck TITAN Group of Companies The Post Tensioning Association ⭐ Drink Reception Sponsor – MPB STRUCTURES 👀 Our full list of exhibitors can be found on the Construct Day website - https://lnkd.in/eKSAVmcA 📌 Attendees – please ensure all names and dietary requirements are added to your online registration via the website, or email them directly to rosie.canty@construct.org.uk by Friday, 12th September. Finally, we’d like to wish the very best of luck to everyone shortlisted for this year’s awards – we can’t wait to celebrate your successes! 🏆👏 #ConstructDay2025 #Concrete #Construction #Awards #Networking

In August, CONSTRUCT attended another Formwork bootcamp delivered by The Skills Centre at their Stratford training facility. Alongside our member Realtime Civil Engineering, we interviewed delegates to assess their suitability for upcoming work placements. It’s great to see such initiatives helping to connect new talent with opportunities in our industry.

CONSTRUCT lobbies the Greater London Authority (GLA) regarding concerns about the Building Safety Act and the related delays in planning approvals affecting the construction sector!   The message from the Senior Policy Officer, Housing and Land, acknowledged the concerns raised and confirmed that the Mayor’s office is actively monitoring the implications of the BSA on the construction sector. While the full text of the response has not been made public, the key takeaway is that the Mayor is now aware of the potential risks and challenges the Act poses to the industry, particularly concerning compliance burdens, project viability, and workforce capacity.   A spokesman for CONSTRUCT commented, ‘This recognition is a positive step forward in ensuring that the voices of industry stakeholders are heard at the highest levels of London governance’

🎙 The voiceover team are back together, getting everything ready for CONSTRUCT Day 2025! We can’t wait to bring this year’s awards and celebrations to life — see you there! 👷♂️🏆 David Mote #CONSTRUCTDay2025 #Voiceover #Concrete #Construction

🎉 The Shortlist is Here! 🎉 We're excited to reveal the shortlisted entries for the CONSTRUCT Day 2025 Awards! 🏆 Check out the video below to see who’s in the running to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to the concrete structure and groundworks sector 👇 A huge well done to everyone who entered — and good luck to our shortlisted finalists! 🥂 📢 Only ONE table left for CONSTRUCT Day 2025 — if you want to be part of the celebration, get in touch ASAP or book online before it’s gone! https://lnkd.in/eKSAVmcA Hudson Contract The Skills Centre Ischebeck TITAN Group of Companies PTA - The Post Tensioning Association UK Fenchurch Insurance Brokers