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…
People How transparency on planning data can secure long-term skills pipeline How transparency on planning data can secure long-term skills pipeline
People Lighthouse Charity supports young NEET community The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is joining forces with the Lofty Heights Skills Academy
People Bouygues backs shared apprenticeship scheme Bouygues UK is joining Whitehead Building Services to support new apprentices in Carmarthenshire
People Mental health training targets SME home builders To coincide with World Suicide Prevention Month, new training dates have been released for SME home builders and the supply chain
People LABC Academy launched to support building control skills Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has launched a new academy to support a pipeline of talent into public service building control
People Building leaders who won’t fear change How the new School of the Built Environment at London Metropolitan University will help shape the next generation of built environment professionals
People Eco training framework launched for plant operations The Eco-operations National Training Delivery Framework has been developed with the aim of driving standardisation in eco-operations across the industry
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