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Report on Industrial Training Board review published

A government report on the Industrial Training Board review has been published, emphasising several recommendations made in the review.

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North of Tyne Mayor visits NHBC’s bricklaying apprenticeship training hub

North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll praised NHBC's bricklaying apprenticeship training, as it combats the skills gap and housing shortage.

National Grid and STEM Returners launch second return-to-work programme

National Grid and STEM Returners have continued their collaboration on a return-to-work scheme for STEM professionals.

ECITB announces £1m investment in regional construction skills hubs

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced an investment of £1m for regional construction skills hubs over the next two years.

JCT Training Video Modules: On-demand modular package

If you are not looking for a full-day or webinar course, consider our new range of JCT Training Video Modules - shorter segments on key elements of JCT contracts.

Kier launches Open Doors 2024 to inspire careers in construction

Kier has hosted a preview of the 'Open Doors 2024' initiative by Build UK, which aims to give young people an insight into a career in the construction industry.

Construction skills shortage: The industry has to do more to attract new construction talent 

A new survey for Deconstruction, a campaign aimed at improving perceptions of the industry and attracting new construction talent, has found that 69% of adults and 77% of students aged 18-24 would not contemplate working in construction.

Construction skills gap will continue to widen until image problem is solved

The construction skills gap may become a crisis, with 225,000 additional workers needed in four years. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency and founder of Deconstruction, says the industry needs to work on its image.

HS2 workforce reaches 30,000 for the first time

The HS2 workforce has hit 30,000 for the first time following growth over the last quarter, according to new data.

How can construction companies respond to greenwashing?

New regulations in the UK and abroad signal mounting scrutiny of the misleading practice of greenwashing. Alex Minett, head of global new markets at CHAS, looks at what these changes are and how businesses can respond.

Access auditor training needs a human touch- especially when it comes to bathroom accessibility

About Access's Ian Streets outlines the training needed for an access auditor when  assessing bathroom accessibility.

Offsite Alliance partners with the Workforce Foresighting Hub to tackle construction skills shortage

The Offsite Alliance and MOBIE have joined forces with the Workforce Foresighting Hub to review the future skills needed to drive innovation and tackle the construction skills shortage.

Celebrating superb site managers with Pride in the Job 2023

Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry and the prestigious benchmark for exceptional site managers.

Go Geothermal celebrates new North-East offices and warehouse

The new warehouse and office premises in County Durham allow Go Geothermal to double its stock holding and increase opportunities in the Scottish market.

Darran Burrage joins Go Geothermal as commercial director

Darran Burrage joins Go Geothermal as commercial director, bringing 20 years of sale experience to the role.

AtkinsRéalis win two awards at the Education Estates ceremony

AtkinsRéalis won two awards at the recent Education Estates ceremony in Manchester on October 17.

This Anti-Slavery Day, learn the signs of modern slavery

There are an estimated 122,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK. This Anti-Slavery Day, CHAS outlines the red flags to watch out for.

West Fraser to sponsor college carpentry department in North Devon

West Fraser will sponsor PETROC college's carpentry department, providing SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF materials for students to work with.

Network rail to cut 500 in-house track renewal jobs

Network Rail has planned to cut nearly 500 posts in its Track Renewal Service (TRS), with 269 employees having already lost their jobs.

New NHBC Training Hub to provide bricklaying Apprenticeships in Bransholme

NHBC has revealed a new apprenticeship hub in Bransholme dedicated to training skilled house builders in the North of England.

Mace set new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy targets

Mace has introduced a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which they plan to implement over the next three years.

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