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New qualification for drylining in housebuilding launched
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has announced a new qualification for drylining in housebuilding, created by National Open College Networks (NOCN), to address the lack of a recognised qualification for the sector-specific skill.
Lifeline for engineering apprentices during Covid-19 crisis
Engineering apprentices have been thrown a lifeline, as new protocols for carrying out vital End-Point Assessments remotely allow apprentices to achieve required benchmarks during Covid-19.
New skills crisis package to support construction through Covid-19
A raft of new measures to help employers retain skilled young workers and allow training to take place through the Covid-19 crisis has been given the green light by the ECITB’s board.
Clients must release £4.5bn retention money to contractors, urges BESA
Construction clients must release £4.5bn retention money currently being withheld from contractors, urges the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
CITB to furlough a number of staff to ‘protect construction money’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is preparing to furlough a number of its staff to ‘protect construction industry money’ in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
CLC chair urges government to better protect construction
Andy Mitchell, chair of the Construction Leadership Council, has sent a letter to PM Boris Johnson putting forward a plan to sustain the industry and accelerate economic recovery.
Diversity in construction: A real agenda item
When it comes to greater diversity in construction, the pace of change has been painfully slow. But, says Emma Marriott of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, getting more women to enter – and stick with – the industry creates a win-win for all involved.
Support for apprentices is more important than ever, says SNIPEF
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has renewed its call for government to prioritise funding and upskilling apprentices in the industry.
Work begins on new £9m construction skills centre in Bristol
Midas Group has started construction work on Bristol College’s new £9m Advanced Construction Skills Centre based at its South Bristol Skills Academy.
New points-based immigration system will ‘hamper UK construction’
Home secretary Priti Patel has announced the launch of a new points-based immigration system which will give priority to 'highly skilled' workers.
Morgan Sindall helps bridge the construction skills gap across England
According to CITB data, over 24,000 new construction workers will be required in East Anglia by 2023, in order to help bridge the skills gap in the region, Morgan Sindall has been engaging in a number of initiatives to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
Construction: It’s about more than bricks and mortar
Emma Dickson, chair of the Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group’s Skills Working Group, examines the challenge of recruiting – and retaining – the next generation of construction professionals.
How to save the construction industry workforce crisis
With the construction industry facing its biggest skills shortage since 2007, Ryan Latham, senior marketing executive for 3B Training, takes a look at the importance of recruiting new talent.
Vinci wins £40m Staffordshire Uni Catalyst building project
Vinci Construction UK has been chosen by Staffordshire University to deliver its £40m Catalyst building – a regional hub for apprenticeships and digital skills.
£58m Nottingham College City Hub scheme passes halfway
Nottingham College City Hub facility has passed the halfway point as Wates confirm benefits of the project for the people of Nottingham.
Joint venture to boost construction skills for young people
Morgan Sindall has joined forces with the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) and local charity R70L to ‘adopt’ Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST) to boost construction skills in Cambridge.
Succession planning in the UK construction sector
Rachel Davis, director at Perega, explores how the re-emergence of succession planning in UK construction could lend its hand to the on-going skills shortages.
What do the political manifestos mean for the construction industry?
In the run-up to the general election, PBC Today takes a look at what the political party manifestos mean for the housebuilding and construction industry.
Hinkley Point C supports over 500 apprentices
The new intake started work in Somerset at HOST, a local business providing hotel quality accommodation for the thousands of workers now busy on site.
Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election
The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.
Social value in architecture and construction
Fiona Clark, practice director at David Miller Architects, discusses the firm’s own efforts to make social value business as usual.
Female engineering: The answer to the UK’s skills shortage
Capital NDT takes a look at women role models, facts about women in engineering, possible discrimination in engineering and what can be done to get more women working as engineers.
Kier to deliver £30m regeneration scheme for Braintree District
Kier has been appointed by Braintree District Council to deliver the £30m Manor Street regeneration scheme in Braintree’s Town Centre.
Fortem launches Northern 4Life Academy in Rotherham
Fortem has launched its new training academy, the Northern 4Life Academy, following the success of their Midlands Academy in Aston.
Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield
Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.
Construction employers need flexibility on post-Brexit visas, says CITB
Construction employers raise concerns about the future 12-month visa scheme, as CITB urges the government to extend the ‘low-skilled’ visa to 24 months.