People ECITB announces new welding qualification The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced the launch of a new welding qualification.
People Contractor offers support for local T-Level students Beard Construction is partnering Abingdon and Witney College to offer on-site work experience to students in Oxford.
People Survey finds 61% of construction SMEs are facing skills shortages Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders and the Chartered Institute of Building.
People CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action CITB recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry
People Amey’s new recruit pledges to boost employment of ex-offenders Amey has appointed a rehabilitation lead as part of its commitment to employing ex-offenders across the business and wider supply chain.
People Skills gap threatens delivery of water reuse infrastructure A new report on water reuse in the UK is calling for urgent action to equip a skilled workforce that can ensure safety, build public trust and help tackle water scarcity challenges.
People Leadership initiative launched for women in construction Think Circle, The Coders Guild and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces to launch the Women in Leadership initiative.
People Job spotlight: construction management consultant, Cube Mark Johnston FCIOB discusses his career in the built environment, keeping his construction skills up to date and what chartered fellowship means to him.
People ECITB reviews occupational standards for pipefitters The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling for experienced pipefitters and mechanical technicians to help shape the National Occupational Standards (NOS).
People Construction careers programme marks first anniversary Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) – a careers programme launched to introduce young people in Essex to the construction industry – is celebrating its first anniversary.
People Home builders call for women to join careers scheme The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched its seventh cohort of the Women into Home Building programme.
People Five ways to help veterans transition to construction careers Veterans’ capabilities can be of significant benefit to the construction industry, but the transition isn’t always smooth without the right support from employers.
People Home Builders Federation unveils latest skills plan The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched the latest iteration of its Home Building Sector Skills Plan.
People CITB launches construction training platform to ‘drive change’ The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new network for approved training providers across England, Scotland and Wales.
People Apprenticeships in Wales need better promotion, report says Schools, colleges, employers and the Welsh Government must work together to present apprenticeships as a strong start to a career, the Senedd’s economy committee has concluded.
People Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’ More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August).
People Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme.
People CITB launches £250k building safety skills training programme The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a £250,000 skills pilot project to accelerate building safety remediation across the country.
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