The LGA has recently issued new modern slavery assurance guidance for the construction sector, aimed at supporting local authority procurement teams in tackling exploitation throughout the supply chain.

YORhub is proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to the guidance with Steve Baker, Joint Chair of Operations, being a member of the working group that developed the document.

Visit the link below to find out more and download a copy of the document.

The Cabinet Office recently published its National Procurement Policy Statement, which sets out guidelines on strategic priorities for public procurement.

Contracting authorities are asked to consider the following priorities alongside any local priorities:

Download the document at the link below.

YORhub is pleased to be supporting the CEYH Awards once again in 2021 with sponsorship of the SME of the Year category, recognising the vast contribution made by small and medium sized business to the construction sector.

In spite of the challenges of the past 12 months, entries this year promise to be very strong.

Please consider booking a table at the awards ceremony on Thurs 25th November 2021.

A recording of our latest webinar is now available on our YouTube channel.

Steve Baker and Fergus Aitken discuss the benefits of each of the Playbook's 14 key policies and how they can assist procurements and project management.

The Construction Playbook (YouTube)

"Go behind the site hoardings"

Willmott Dixon will be offering guided site tours, industry talks and careers advice at RaisE Business Centre, Goole, as part of this year's Open Doors event.

Richard Lewis of East Riding of Yorkshire Council will be among the presenters at ICE Yorkshire and Humber's Flooding Conference. Richard's session will discuss "Delivering the three largest surface water schemes in the country" - all delivered through YORhub.