Retention of older workers will build productivity, quality and safety

More than 200 scholarships for aspiring fire engineers will be made available under a new £6.5m government-funded programme

A new e-learning academy has been launched to help current and aspiring project managers develop their skills in the engineering construction industry. The PMSG Academy has been developed by the…

Bath College has announced Beard Construction as a strategic partner of the Construction and Building Services – Real Skills Hub, which will give 350 learners and apprentices per year a clear pathway into local labour markets.

JRS Training continued its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals through its ongoing partnership with The King’s Trust. As part of the latest programme, a group of…

CIOB Academy has launched a new series of short courses around key industry issues

Fully funded placements offer women practical experience of site-based careers in home building

Constructionarium is expanding its professional development by offering a new programme for employees taking their first steps into management and supervision.

Three people are now gaining skills and job experience at its timber-frame manufacturing facility in Warrington.

Andy Burnham’s pledge to value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap is a welcome step towards closing construction’s skills gap. But ambition alone won’t be enough, argues Tony Mitchell.

Construction professionals complete Tier-1 developed training

CIOB chiefs visit Kier prison project to see Hard Hat Ready programme in action

The construction industry needs to integrate ex-military personnel more effectively if both veteran and employer are to benefit

The Mayor of London has announced an £88.6m investment to train the capital’s next generation of construction workers

Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds

The contractor will employ 10 prison leavers on the project, plus six months’ structured support.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be closely scrutinising how contractors manage their supply chains on major projects as they move from gateway two approval to gateway three completion.

Plans to give local areas greater influence over skills provision have been announced.