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Westgate Global names Andy Thomas as data centre lead

Rising weather disruption is forcing data centre builders to rethink schedules, as Westgate Global targets about 40 more projects by year end.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker

Growing data centre investment is putting the North East's supply chain in focus as the Hub prepares to hear from John Paul Construction's Colin Crowley.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Housing

Liverpool landlords awards back tradespeople with votes

Landlords seeking urgent repairs could soon have a public list of trusted local contractors, as firms with five verified votes will earn free listings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month

Procurement

Pagabo launches ImpactOS to track social value delivery

A single workflow could help contractors prove social value delivery, as scrutiny grows over whether public sector bids match local needs on the ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Why your whole business needs to be investor-ready right now

Founders who wait to tidy up records risk costly delays when investors probe contracts, IP assignments and board minutes in due diligence.

By Rob Steele • 7 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Contractors stories

Artificial Intelligence

Simpro launches JustDo AI agent for trade businesses

Trade contractors could cut hours of paperwork as Simpro's new AI agent drafts jobs, quotes and orders from emails and files.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Physical Security

Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks

Seasonal recruitment can leave warehouses and retailers exposed, with misplaced access cards and unchecked visitors creating security gaps at Christmas.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Phishing

Workforce identity attacks hit 91% of firms, study says

Most organisations now face employee identity attacks, with phishing and stolen credentials pushing insider risk into boardroom-level concern, a survey finds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Virtual Private Networks

Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN

Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Most firms hide AI work in roles, Oyster report finds

Most firms are failing to update pay and titles as AI duties spread, leaving work reshaped by automation but formally unacknowledged.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Remote rebrands as global workforce finance platform

The overhaul signals Remote's push to become a central platform for multinational payroll, as demand rises for simpler cross-border workforce administration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Contractors stories

Hybrid & Remote Work

Five-day office mandate rules out most NZ tech workers

A new survey shows employers could lose most candidates if they insist on full-time office work, with interest dropping sharply after three days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Biometrics

Kforce adds 1Kosmos checks to stop consultant fraud

The staffing firm is tightening onboarding after cases emerged of consultants arriving on client sites under false identities.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Construction

Nemetschek launches AI tools for design & construction

The tools are aimed at cutting repetitive work and easing workflow fragmentation for architects, engineers and contractors as digital adoption accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week