People Western Australia offers £6k to poach UK construction workers The Western Australian government is hoping to attract skilled construction workers from the UK as part of a major recruitment drive
People CIOB reveals major trends driving training uptake New data shows trends in demand for CIOB Academy courses can be directly linked to external factors
People Apprenticeship degrees: advancing careers in construction How an apprenticeship degree in building control has helped three built environment professionals progress their careers and become chartered while remaining at work
People Morgan Sindall invests in infrastructure skills Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s partnership with the Energy Coast University Technical College will support an apprenticeship programme in Cumbria
People Esh Construction commits to upskilling local communities Esh Construction is teaming up with South Yorkshire education and training provider RNN Group to help support young people into construction careers. RNN Group includes further and higher education campuses across…
People Earls Court hub opens to support construction and STEAMMM skills The new hub will provide a base for construction and engineering skills in the capital
People Balfour Beatty boss recognises award-winning apprentices Ten apprentices from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain have secured the company’s Founder’s Pledge Award
People Sustainability is a priority for jobseekers, survey shows Just over 90% of Mace’s clients believe a company’s sustainability efforts would impact their decision to join it
People Job spotlight: embodied carbon consultant, Buro Happold Buro Happold’s embodied carbon consultant gives an insight into why she was attracted to her present role and offers advice to youngsters considering a career in construction
People Winvic boosts social value through enrichment programme Walsall students have gained industry experience across three Winvic construction projects
People Blenheim housebuilder welcomes new apprentices Blenheim Palace and Estate aims to train 100 young people by 2027 through its apprenticeship programme
People This much I know: ‘Transitioning to FE teaching can seem daunting’ Simon Parker, T Level lead for construction and engineering at South Essex College, shares his experience of how industry professionals can play a role in nurturing the next pipeline of talent
People One to watch: Rylie Sweeney, Willmott Dixon The apprentice build manager at Willmott Dixon outlines her ambition to champion women in construction and changing education for the better.
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into roofing New initiative aims to provide ex-offenders with the skills and training required for a career in the roofing industry
People Retaining staff over 50 – why it’s essential for the next generation Retaining older and more experienced employees has long been a challenge for the construction sector and, post-pandemic, increased early retirement is exacerbating the issue
People Sellafield engineering centre promotes STEM careers to students Sellafield’s Engineering Centre of Excellence is helping to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals
People Skanska ranked as a top employer by Forbes Forbes’ annual World’s Best Employers list aims to identify companies that offer an exciting and positive work environment
People Flexi-job apprenticeship scheme aims to boost housing sector skills EN:Able Futures has partnered with Berneslai Homes to secure placements for six electrical apprentices
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