People T-Levels: a vocational route into construction Bowmer + Kirkland’s Emma Hibbert tells CIOB People how T-Level students can help the industry address long-term skills gaps
People CIOB launches cross-industry building safety course CIOB launches cross-industry building safety course for built environment professionals
People HS2 completes new Euston Skills Centre Work on a new skills facility for Camden adjacent to the HS2 Euston site has been completed
People Scholarship launched for hands-on construction students Construction and engineering students can compete for a new scholarship from CARES and Constructionarium
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 London councillors call for urgent action to bolster retrofit workforce New report shows retrofitting central London’s homes and buildings will require 148,000 person years of labour
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 Scottish plant association invests in training simulator The SPOA has invested in a Tenstar simulator as part of its drive to upskill the industry and attract young talent to careers in the sector
People Is skills mobility the answer to the labour shortage? With the skills shortage continuing to have an impact on the construction sector, new solutions must be explored to help alleviate the growing demand for talent. Skills mobility could be the answer for construction firms feeling the squeeze
People Morgan Sindall lays foundations for next generation of talent Morgan Sindall Construction is building on its partnership with Redbridge Community School and Construction Academy to encourage more students into construction careers
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
People How the world has changed and how we move forward from here Learning lessons from the past and mastering the art of conversation are key to success for construction and civil engineering professionals
People Balfour Beatty offers work placements for disadvantaged young people Balfour Beatty is working with Groundwork Northamptonshire to provide paid work placements and long-term employment opportunities
People Bricklaying training hub opens in Hull Apprenticeship training centre in Bransholme will support the next generation of skilled house builders in the North of England
People Filling the skills gap: prioritising safety in the rush for new talent With heightened pressure to fill skills gaps as quickly as possible, it is crucial for employers to understand the dangers of rapid upskilling and the importance of prioritising training
People New training centre set to boost green skills in construction Basingstoke College of Technology’s (BCoT) has a newly completed training centre that will allow students and local businesses to become equipped with knowledge and skills in renewable technologies such as…
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