News Burnham unveils technical education pathways to boost vocational learning Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds
People FE students tackle infrastructure projects in Constructionarium pilot Thirty-eight further education students from colleges across the UK have completed two scaled infrastructure projects at Constructionarium as part of a pilot programme designed to give young people hands-on experience of construction and engineering careers.
People Construction management degree compressed to two years The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) has positioned itself as the UK’s only wholly accelerated higher education institution after restructuring its Construction Management degree into a two-year programme.
People Morgan Sindall backs Essex schools programme to tackle skills gap Pupils from three Essex secondary schools are gaining first-hand experience of live construction sites through a long-term careers initiative led by Morgan Sindall Construction and Essex County Council.
People Morgan Sindall launches construction work placement initiative for women Young women in Peterborough have begun construction work placements through a programme led by Morgan Sindall and local education providers.
People Students ‘break the wall’ to mark start of Willmott Dixon college build Symbolic event marks start of new Wembley Campus, which will deliver construction-focused education
People CIOB launches its first degree to train next-gen construction leaders CIOB has announced the launch of its first-ever degree programme in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester.
News Bouygues starts construction of two college campuses in Wales Bouygues UK has broken ground at the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre for Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC).
People Exeter College reveals strategy to bridge construction skills gap A construction technical excellence college in Exeter has unveiled its plans to help address skills shortages in the South West of England.
People Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis A new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has warned that without radical reforms, the construction industry risks falling short of the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
People Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction.
People Scrapping 50% university target is ‘real step forward’ for construction Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has welcomed the government’s decision to transform further and higher education.
People Ibstock’s new training academy backs ‘job-ready skills’ Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College.
People UCEM renamed University of the Built Environment The University College of Estate Management has been rebranded as the University of the Built Environment, following consultation with students, staff, alumni, and industry partners.
Technical CIOB Awards 2025: Education A succession of storms badly damaged a crucial 100m retaining wall and backfill, on which this project’s structural frame was dependent, resulting in a 12-week delay.
People Bouygues hails social impact of regeneration scheme in Wales Bouygues UK, lead contractor for Llanelli’s Canolfan Pentre Awel, has delivered more than £35 million in social value.
People Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students The Built Environment Schools Trust is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative.
People T Levels: DfE urged to boost student numbers and industry placements Despite some progress, more work needs to be done to scale up T Levels, according to a new report
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