Education and Skills in a Changing Economy
Rebecca King and Kate Clegg share their insights from the recent skills and education policy evidence roundtable with Sureena Brackenridge MP at Westminster.

Rebecca King and Kate Clegg share their insights from the recent skills and education policy evidence roundtable with Sureena Brackenridge MP at Westminster.
Peter Thomas, Business Unit Director for Kendal, reflects on being told he’d need to leave Cumbria to build a career, a path many still follow as they pursue opportunities in larger cities. However, this has reinforced an outdated perception that rural careers are a compromise, rather than a viable and appealing choice from the outset.
Across the Midlands and wider built environment, the industry is increasingly moving to a ‘reuse first’ approach. This is a welcome shift given the wealth of existing building stock in the region and the enormity of opportunity for embodied carbon and cost reduction.
Last week, our Business Development Manager, Helene John, joined the EOA Live Panel to share our experience as an Employee-Owned Trust - exploring how ownership thrives when people feel connected to something beyond the day-to-day. Read Helene's key takeaways from the conversation.
The latest episode of Behind the Curtin is now live, featuring Rt Hon Justine Greening, former Cabinet Minister and Founder and Chair of the Purpose Coalition.
As residential growth accelerates, the Building Safety Act is driving stronger quality and accountability, with David Sandbrook highlighting its impact on design, delivery and long-term management in Place North West.
Our CEO, Neil Parkinson, recently sat down with Caroline Kingsley of Kingsley Property Recruitment for an episode of The Kingsley Compass podcast.
Last month, we hosted a Liverpool Innovators roundtable bringing together voices from across the built environment, public sector and innovation ecosystem to explore how the reuse and retrofit of existing buildings can support a more sustainable, adaptable Liverpool City Region.
In this episode of Behind the Curtin, Tom Gorman and Rebecca King dive into all things learning and development, with a spotlight on Curtins' new CMI Leadership qualification launching later this year.
We began the year by welcoming two brand new roles into our Digital and Innovation team, with a strong focus on research and development. Working in partnership with Ayming and Innovate UK, these roles are opening up new opportunities, including access to low‑carbon construction technologies. Marc and Sophie joined us for Episode 2 of Behind the Curtin, our podcast, to share more about what they have planned.
Manchester is increasingly adopting a ‘reuse first’ approach, with Curtins’ Insite framework helping clients unlock the potential of existing buildings through structured, evidence-based assessments that reduce risk, support compliance, and enable sustainable, lower-carbon developments.
Reece Almond, an Undergraduate Engineer in Curtins’ Liverpool office, has achieved an impressive milestone in his early career. Recently, he was awarded the prestigious ICE Quest Travel Award, providing him with a unique, once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to travel to the Philippines. This experience has been fully supported by Curtins, reflecting the company’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and supporting personal and professional development.










