Hercules Site Services joins Costain Ltd’s UK-wide labour framework

Hercules Site Services plc recently raised £8 million through the sale of new shares. The funds were secured from two prominent entrepreneurs alongside institutional investors. The company plans to use this capital infusion to bolster its

Cotswold-based labour supply firm Hercules Site Services, headquartered in South Cerney, has successfully raised approximately £8 million through a combination of share placements and a strategic subscription. The company issued 16,197,213 new ordinary shares at 49.50p

The UK construction sector has recently seen its most significant growth in over two years, with data released on 6th June 2024 showing strong improvements. The S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for May 2024

Hercules Construction Academy provides a range of training programmes that are either partially or fully funded by the UK government. These initiatives are designed to ensure that individuals and businesses across the nation have equal access

UK construction is showing promising signs of recovery, with growth in the sector reaching its highest level in over two years, according to a recent survey by S&P Global. The survey, which involved around 150 prominent

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has urged the new Labour government to tackle the growing skills shortage in the construction industry to speed up critical housing and infrastructure projects. The Labour government plans to reduce

The growing skills gap in the construction sector is increasingly detrimental, with a recent Construction Skills Network report highlighting significant recruitment and training challenges. The industry is projected to need an additional 251,500 workers by 2028

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan to revitalise Britain through extensive building projects is at risk due to a significant shortage of skilled workers in key industries. The UK needs about 400,000 workers to meet its net

Hercules Site Services, a labour supply firm based in Gloucestershire, has expanded its presence in the UK by opening a new office near Ipswich. This move was driven by the company’s involvement in the Sizewell C

In May, the UK economy experienced faster growth than anticipated, with a notable boost from retailers and the construction industry. The economy expanded by 0.4%, a recovery from the stagnation observed in April due to adverse

The UK construction industry is experiencing a significant skills shortage. This issue is driven by the country’s failure to train sufficient skilled workers and the lack of adequate imports of skilled labour from abroad. The UK

On Thursday, 13th June, Hercules Site Services hosted their inaugural Women in Construction Event. They invited women to their academy to explore various roles within the construction industry. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with like-minded

Hundreds of thousands of householders in the UK have been waiting over a year to find builders to work on their homes due to a severe shortage of skilled construction workers. Since 2021, 415,000 people have

With the 2024 election fast approaching, the major political parties have released their manifestos, each presenting distinct visions for the future of UK construction and infrastructure. After 14 years under Conservative rule, marked by five prime

A recent report by Turner & Townsend reveals that the UK is grappling with a severe shortage of skilled green collar construction workers, causing salaries in high-demand trades to soar above £134,000 annually. This shortage is