People ‘Bold new vision’ for CITB and ECITB as merger proposed Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model
People How RLB is spearheading digital upskilling Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) chief digital officer talks to CIOB People about a new initiative that is equipping the consultancy’s workforce with the latest data and digital skills
People Brickwork apprenticeship scheme secures funding boost The Lee Marley training academy aims to help support the next generation of skilled construction professionals
People Sizewell C charter launched to boost local skills New charter includes a range of commitments to help address current and future workforce needs
People New skills hub set to drive green construction training in Cornwall The launch of the new training facilities will help to “serve the needs” of the local community
People Construction needs a ‘UCAS-style system’ for apprenticeships Making vocational courses easier to access could help supercharge apprenticeship starts
People In pictures | HS2 opens two-week skills bootcamp New initiative aims to get local residents ready for construction jobs in “record time”
People Neurodiversity training launched for construction workers New programme aims to help address the challenges facing neurodiverse construction professionals
People Modular specialist welcomes new apprentices Merit’s apprenticeship programme offers training and hands-on experience
People Construction supplier extends support for housebuilding skills Grayson is providing products and training to support new talent
People Winvic whizz-kid: ‘Growing up in Ukraine, construction didn’t appeal to me’ Winvic trainee site engineer Viktoriia Grachova is making her mark in the construction industry
People CITB defers levy consultation Consensus process will now start in March 2025, instead of February
People Harnessing digital fundamentals in construction Upskilling the construction workforce is key to facilitating the industry’s digital transformation
People Morgan Sindall opens skills academy in East Kent New training facility will support the next generation of construction professionals
People Laing O’Rourke opens ‘first-of-a-kind’ MMC training centre New facility aims to deliver skilled, digitally capable workforce to help transform sector productivity
People Navigating construction’s social media minefield Balancing employee freedom and employer risk is increasingly complex in the social media age
People Government urged to make asbestos training mandatory Open letter calls for asbestos awareness to be added to the curriculum for apprentices
People Training tomorrow’s construction leaders today Leadership and management training for construction professionals is more than just a ‘nice to have’
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